This may sound dumb but I'm about to put my jeep up on 4 jack stands so I can do some repairs. Is it as sketchy and I feel it will be? I've never done all four before but it seems like there's really no safe way to do it.(especially with an uneven driveway.) how do you guys go about doing this properly?

 

No problem putting the jeep on 4 stands just make sure you use the right stands 6 ton are great , I would not do it with 3 tons

Putting the jeep on stands is not that much different then tires so keep your stands near the end of the axle the best way you can for stability

My jeep has been on stands many times but here is an idea of what I was saying

 

. Why not 3 ton? Each wheel is rated 1/2 to 2/3 of that.....

 

Heavier rated stands are taller. Makes it easier to work on the vehicle. I use 6 ton.

 

The main reason is height followed by weight , but I rather be over then even or close with weight

 

undertsand. I'm just thinking 4 stands total, at 3 ton each is plenty. But, I'll take your word on the height. That, I get. The weight? I guess I can agree on being over. I have a set of 3 ton I've used on my Land a rover, which outweighs my jeep by nearly 1500 pounds and never had issues. Thanks for the feedback! Something to consider. I would just like a lift on my garage. Maybe the next big tool.

 

If feasible for the work you're doing, place your tires where they would catch the Jeep should something go amiss. It will make you feel a little more comfortable. As for stand rating: I use 3 tons and would not want the Jeep any higher. I get tired having to work with my arms stretched out even further. But that would depend on the job. At the end of the day, having a friend with a lift is the best thing, LOL ...

 

I forgot what forum I was on. This is actually for my tj. 3 ton jacks should not be an issue.

 

Another point for using 6-Ton stands is the base has a larger footprint on the floor=better stability.

 

Asphalt driveway? Make sure the feet of the stands won't sink into the asphalt. Some stands are just sitting on the edges of their angle-iron legs. That's ok on concrete but I've seen them sink into asphalt.

And Mark's advice about positioning tires underneath is spot on. Better safe than sorry.