HELP... Using jack & jack stands
JK Jedi Master
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From: Maine
Wrestling a heavy tire onto the axle puts parts of your body under the vehicle.
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JK Junkie
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From: Kitchener
Originally Posted by ronjenx
The official answer is don't get under the vehicle on the jack alone. The jack could release and lower the vehicle at any time.
Wrestling a heavy tire onto the axle puts parts of your body under the vehicle.
So I'll check tomorrow..... I'll be changing these tires out every fall and spring and want to be safe. Thx
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JK Junkie
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From: Kitchener
Originally Posted by Southern Girl
It's not the safest but can be done with just the jack alone, do it all the time, only use the jack stands if I going to be under it.
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JK Freak
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From: Whittier, CA
Sorry if I'm missing something here..... But my stands don't even reach any part of my jeep when it's flat on the ground.
So to Jack it up and then let it rest on the stands afterwards..... My 35 " tire won't slide on because my jeep will be lower then it was before.
Sorry am I making sense here??
So to Jack it up and then let it rest on the stands afterwards..... My 35 " tire won't slide on because my jeep will be lower then it was before.
Sorry am I making sense here??
No, you're not making sense... what's the length of your jack stands when fully extended? If its less than 17" then you bought the wrong ones and have a problem. Your tires are 35"... what's half of 35? ... the bottom of the axle housing will will be approx 2" lower than dead center.. basic math.
You can do two things:
1. use your hydralic jack, take precautions.
2. buy jack stands that are the correct length.
Otherwise I would take it down and have someone do it for you...
If you do decide to pursue.. make sure you break the lugs loose before lifting the tire, just some friendly advice.
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JK Junkie
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From: Kitchener
Originally Posted by m998dna
No, you're not making sense... what's the length of your jack stands when fully extended? If its less than 17" then you bought the wrong ones and have a problem. Your tires are 35"... what's half of 35? ... the bottom of the axle housing will will be approx 2" lower than dead center.. basic math.
You can do two things:
1. use your hydralic jack, take precautions.
2. buy jack stands that are the correct length.
Otherwise I would take it down and have someone do it for you...
If you do decide to pursue.. make sure you break the lugs loose before lifting the tire, just some friendly advice.
.
Thx
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JK Junkie
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From: Kitchener
Originally Posted by JMann2380
Harbor Freight sells taller ones for a good price and they are pretty good quality.