This weekend I plan on installing the teraflex 2.5 BB on my 2dr JK. So I may be back and forth with questions.

My first question is, how high do my jack stands and jack need to be able to lift? I have jack stands already that seem pretty tall but I am out right now looking for a jack and want to make sure I get one that lifts high enough.

Any tricks you can give for a one person, driveway install will be greatly appreciated.

 

I used 6 ton stands because they have good height. And a floor jack. That was all I needed for a MC 2.5" GC OME edition by myself so you should be good with those. If your floor jack is a little low you can add some wood. Mine is a 40 year old Craftsman 2 ton and I just checked it doesn't have the height written on it anywhere so not sure what height it gets to, but it's pretty high, maybe 20". I can measure it if you need me to.

 

Taller/beefier stands and a jack with a higher max height would be better, but you'll be fine with whatever you have. A scrap 2x4 (or two) will let you lift higher if needed. (Many people on here have used the stock scissor jack without problem. I don't think that I would be comfortable with this, especially without stands also, but it has been done.)

Just be safe!!!!!

And if you have a Harbor Freight local to you ... go nuts! A bunch of people on here are using their 6 ton stands and rapid pump floor jack.

 

Harbor freight has a 2 ton jack that lifts to 23 3/4". I've been eying that one up. It's the highest lifting jack at harbor freight. It says it lifts a vehicle up to 4000 lbs. So I should be good there. I have 6 ton floor Jacks so hopefully I will be good with those.

 

Sounds perfect. 6 tons and a 2 ton. Worked for me.

 

I was able to rotate my girlfriends tires, install new shocks and longer springs with only a standard Craftsman 3 ton jack and 2 matching stands. The trick to make it simple and hassle free was to loosen all the control arms. Both axles articulated like spaghetti once the wheels were off.

 

Does anybody remember how high they went with the 6 ton jack stands? I think my stands extend to 24" but I want to keep it as low as possible for saftey

 

High enough to get the springs out. If you're using a spring compressor then not as high.

 

Well, today is the day. I'm a little freaked out thinking about taking my suspension apart but I'm glad I'm doing it myself. Wish me luck. I'll try to get some pictures.

 

How'd ya do?