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safe to lift jku w 3 ton jack?

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Old Jun 11, 2011 | 10:29 AM
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I have a 3 ton craftsman. Safe to lift one side at a time? Stock jku. Also where are the lift points?
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Old Jun 11, 2011 | 10:34 AM
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the entire jku weighs less than the 3 ton capability of the jack. most people use the frame or axles as lift points.
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Old Jun 11, 2011 | 10:46 AM
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I will usually jack under the control arm mounts to set jackstands under the axle, and i do this one at a time, then lift from the rear diff to get jackstands under the axle there. This is of course to lift it only a small amount. For full on lifting, ill use jackstands on the frame all around and still keep jacks front and rear.
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Old Jun 11, 2011 | 10:57 AM
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What is the torque on the lug nuts?
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Old Jun 11, 2011 | 11:00 AM
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No f ING owners manual in my 2011
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Old Jun 11, 2011 | 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by speed2005
No f ING owners manual in my 2011
80-125 ft lbs
There is a torque sheet on project jk
http://project-jk.com/jeep-jk-write-...orque-settings

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Old Jun 11, 2011 | 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by ChopN
80-125 ft lbs
There is a torque sheet on project jk
http://project-jk.com/jeep-jk-write-...orque-settings
so safe to do 100?
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Old Jun 11, 2011 | 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by speed2005
so safe to do 100?
I torque mine to a 100 with no problems
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Old Jun 11, 2011 | 12:11 PM
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i torque mine at 110... no problems
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Old Jun 11, 2011 | 12:35 PM
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Safe to drop the jeep on stands under the rear axel?
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