so how to jack up my car??
08-10-2004, 02:27 PM
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so how to jack up my car??
How do you guys put your car on jack stand safely? I have two problems.
1) As you all know the off road capability of our car, the 2 ton hydraulic jacks I have just not tall enough to lift the car for me to do tire rotation.
I have two of these.
2) The jack point / jacking area under the car is too small to fit both the jack and jack stand. you know the regular procedure: jack up the car from the jack point first, and then put the jack stand to the jack point.
1) As you all know the off road capability of our car, the 2 ton hydraulic jacks I have just not tall enough to lift the car for me to do tire rotation.
I have two of these.
2) The jack point / jacking area under the car is too small to fit both the jack and jack stand. you know the regular procedure: jack up the car from the jack point first, and then put the jack stand to the jack point.
08-10-2004, 03:12 PM
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you jack car up from the side... and then you put the jack stand on frame of car.... or jack car of from front or back frame and place jackstand on reinforced points...
08-10-2004, 03:17 PM
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If you have a big enough jack, you can lift the car from the CENTER-FRONT or CENTER-REAR.
Then just lower the front or back down onto the stands.
That’s what I do.
I’ll link some pics for you tonight if you want.
Then just lower the front or back down onto the stands.
That’s what I do.
I’ll link some pics for you tonight if you want.
08-10-2004, 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Shawn S
If you have a big enough jack, you can lift the car from the CENTER-FRONT or CENTER-REAR.
Then just lower the front or back down onto the stands.
That’s what I do.
I’ll link some pics for you tonight if you want.
Then just lower the front or back down onto the stands.
That’s what I do.
I’ll link some pics for you tonight if you want.
08-10-2004, 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Shawn S
If you have a big enough jack, you can lift the car from the CENTER-FRONT or CENTER-REAR.
Then just lower the front or back down onto the stands.
That’s what I do.
I’ll link some pics for you tonight if you want.
Then just lower the front or back down onto the stands.
That’s what I do.
I’ll link some pics for you tonight if you want.
08-10-2004, 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Shawn S
If you have a big enough jack, you can lift the car from the CENTER-FRONT or CENTER-REAR.
Then just lower the front or back down onto the stands.
That’s what I do.
I’ll link some pics for you tonight if you want.
Then just lower the front or back down onto the stands.
That’s what I do.
I’ll link some pics for you tonight if you want.
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08-10-2004, 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by danny25
I'd like to see how you get a jack under the center front. My car is on comptechs and it's too low to get my jack under the front.
08-10-2004, 11:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Shawn S
If you have a big enough jack, you can lift the car from the CENTER-FRONT or CENTER-REAR.
Then just lower the front or back down onto the stands.
That’s what I do.
I’ll link some pics for you tonight if you want.
Then just lower the front or back down onto the stands.
That’s what I do.
I’ll link some pics for you tonight if you want.
08-11-2004, 06:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Pure Adrenaline
In the rear, I do it on the tow hook.
In the front, you will see a spot of metal in the middle of the car, about 2-3 feet in from the front of the car.
In the front, you will see a spot of metal in the middle of the car, about 2-3 feet in from the front of the car.
FYI…….DO NOT use the FRONT tow hooks on the sides to jack the car up.
They are not strong enough to support the weight of the engine.
There’s too much weight there and you may have problems or bend the hook over.
08-11-2004, 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Pure Adrenaline
In the rear, I do it on the tow hook.
In the front, you will see a spot of metal in the middle of the car, about 2-3 feet in from the front of the car.
In the front, you will see a spot of metal in the middle of the car, about 2-3 feet in from the front of the car.
08-11-2004, 11:49 AM
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Eh, it's freaking raining outside, but I'll try and see if I can grab a picture of it real quick when it stops raining. I can't do it in the garage since it's full of all the stuff I've been working on.
But the stop is only like 6-8 inches wide -- on both sides, it's covered with a black plastic sheet. What color is your car, NiteQwill? Because on mine, it's really easy to spot, since my car's silver.
But the stop is only like 6-8 inches wide -- on both sides, it's covered with a black plastic sheet. What color is your car, NiteQwill? Because on mine, it's really easy to spot, since my car's silver.
08-11-2004, 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by runnerX
can we get a picture of center front jack point?
I plan to jack the car up and have a closer look at my Comptech springs because of the latest RUST issue that people are having.
08-16-2004, 12:06 AM
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guess what I got for myself on my wife's birthday?
here is the comparison #1
comparison #2
problem
problem
this SUV jack can barely lift my CLS off the ground... I think I should get a 18 wheeler jack next time.. 
here is the comparison #1
comparison #2
problem
problem
this SUV jack can barely lift my CLS off the ground... I think I should get a 18 wheeler jack next time..
08-16-2004, 05:53 AM
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When jacking from the REAR you need a really high lift jack because the attachment point is so high.
Mine does 22” lift and it wasn’t mega-expensive.
59-Bucks at Sam’s Club.
I think you need at least 20-21” of lift because mine is nearly fully extended when the tires finally leave the ground.
Otherwise you need to set the jack on something first, but that’s compromising safety and I wouldn’t recommend it.
Shawn S
This is from before my garage floor was poured and I still had my “girly man” jack.
Mine does 22” lift and it wasn’t mega-expensive.
59-Bucks at Sam’s Club.
I think you need at least 20-21” of lift because mine is nearly fully extended when the tires finally leave the ground.
Otherwise you need to set the jack on something first, but that’s compromising safety and I wouldn’t recommend it.
Shawn S
This is from before my garage floor was poured and I still had my “girly man” jack.
08-16-2004, 06:19 AM
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Ah... I have a red jack like the one in above picture ... it does barely lift my CLS from the side... However, when lowering my CLS it goes down like free fall with a big bang which I hate...
02-25-2005, 08:24 AM
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I'm excavating an old thread, but I want to thank you all, esp. Shawn S. for this discussion and photos. You had the exact information I was looking for! I love this place. 
02-25-2005, 10:31 AM
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So to rotate the tires front to back, I'd need to lift the back, stick jack stands under the rear sides, then go around and lift the front. Is that safe? Any issues with the weight wanting to shift around on the jack stands as the angle of the car changes? The last thing I need is a stand tipping over and the the car falling on it. Also, what capacity jack and stands would you recommend?
02-26-2005, 08:46 PM
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Can you use the Jack that comes with the car? How far up does it go? I know the jack in the trunk is slower than the ones you have but is it worth having a 3 ton jack.
02-26-2005, 08:51 PM
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Use a good rolling floor jack for doing tire rotations and such. Its worth the money for one, plus it saves tons of time.
You can only use the jack that comes with the car on the 4 jack points near the wheels. The way they are designed, its not safe to use it anywhere else really.
You can only use the jack that comes with the car on the 4 jack points near the wheels. The way they are designed, its not safe to use it anywhere else really.
02-28-2005, 07:37 PM
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stand how many to use?
Does anyone have an opinion on how many safety stands to use? I bought a pair of 3 ton for the front for my brake job but if i use the stands for oil changes do i need 2 pairs to level the car?
For oil changes it would be a hassle to put the front up then open the plug an filter then drop the car to make sure it drains out the oil. Then lift it up again to put a filter and oil drain plug back in.
For oil changes it would be a hassle to put the front up then open the plug an filter then drop the car to make sure it drains out the oil. Then lift it up again to put a filter and oil drain plug back in.
Always use jack stands
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