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Offline FirstTimer

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Proper Jack Stand placement under TJ
« on: February 15, 2012, 09:16:42 AM »
TJs going under the knive this weekend!
I will be removing both axles and was hoping to get a little more info on where to properly place the jack stands under the vehicle.  Because of the size of my garage the intention is to do one axle at a time by removing the front, putting everything back together, rolling the jeep out, turning it around and then removing the back. 
Any info will help as I don't feel like getting smushed!!  :-\
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Re: Proper Jack Stand placement under TJ
« Reply #1 on: February 15, 2012, 09:40:46 AM »
If you can only remove one axle at a time then place the stands right after the lower control arm mount on the frame. For the rear, right in front of the lower control arm mount. 

To add a sense of more security, throw the tires under the skidplate.
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Re: Proper Jack Stand placement under TJ
« Reply #2 on: February 15, 2012, 09:45:02 AM »
On the frame somewhere, I'd put them behind of the axle ( more towards the middle of the jeep) so I could pull it out from the front of the jeep. But before I took anything out I'd push/shake the jeep as hard as I can to make sure it's steady. If you got a set of 4 put the other 2 up near the front but make them removable.
Be safe under there
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Re: Proper Jack Stand placement under TJ
« Reply #3 on: February 15, 2012, 11:56:32 AM »
I for sure will be putting the spare under the t-case skid plate learned this trick first time I went under.  So there is no need to put stands up at the front of the frame where the bumber attaches?
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Re: Proper Jack Stand placement under TJ
« Reply #4 on: February 15, 2012, 12:01:12 PM »
Quote from: FirstTimer on February 15, 2012, 11:56:32 AM
I for sure will be putting the spare under the t-case skid plate learned this trick first time I went under.  So there is no need to put stands up at the front of the frame where the bumber attaches?

You don't have to, but you can.
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Re: Proper Jack Stand placement under TJ
« Reply #5 on: February 15, 2012, 01:08:42 PM »
I always leave a jack under the rig somewhere in tension just case. Typically under the bumpers when Im removing axles.

If just doing axle work, I use a redundant set of stands under the axle in addition to the ones under the frame.

I work alone a lot, and I have dropped vehicles before. Luckily never when I was under one.

Anyways, better safe then sorry.
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Re: Proper Jack Stand placement under TJ
« Reply #6 on: February 15, 2012, 01:37:33 PM »
Perfect, thanks for the advice!

Quote from: Bnine link=topic=24712.msg154748#msg154748 date=1329336522
Anyways, better safe then sorry.
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Agreed!!
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Re: Proper Jack Stand placement under TJ
« Reply #7 on: February 15, 2012, 03:04:53 PM »
Quote from: Bnine on February 15, 2012, 01:08:42 PM
I have dropped vehicles before. Luckily never when I was under one.

You're just quick as a rabit  Bill ... that's all  ;)....

Myself...i'm not so much. I just break bolts.
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