2021 JLUR Jacking Question

[Paulguy100]

Can I jack up my JLU on the pumpkin or is that a poor idea? Just 2 lift points instead of each side of each axle.

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[Dyolfknip74]

Can I jack up my JLU on the pumpkin or is that a poor idea? Just 2 lift points instead of each side of each axle.

Like in general or out on the trail? Jacking on the pumpkin is fine if you're gonna jam some jack stands on either side but I wouldn't be doing too much like that, especially hanging out underneath it. If your vehicle is stock, the supplied jack is fine at the axle.

 

[Rhinebeck01]

@Paulguy100

While you see it done by many guys/gals, I never do use nor recommend using the pumpkin(s).

Not the safest/best way.

Do it do it the safest way... not with the pumpkins..

You can do pricey damage using the pumpkin(s).. Damage to the vehicle and to the body of the guy/gal doing the jacking..

What I do encourage is a guy/gal to own two decent floor jacks, jack stands and to use them in a safe and sane manner...

Every Summer, you read over in over in the news, on the internet of guys/gals being killed. legs crushed, etc. thanks to vehicles falling on them during tire rotations, etc..

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[Paulguy100]

Like in general or out on the trail? Jacking on the pumpkin is fine if you're gonna jam some jack stands on either side but I wouldn't be doing too much like that, especially hanging out underneath it. If your vehicle is stock, the supplied jack is fine at the axle.

I would lift it from the pumpkin and then throw in two jack stands. My question is more about not breaking the differential cover rather than safety.

 

[Vrrooom]

I would lift it from the pumpkin and then throw in two jack stands. My question is more about not breaking the differential cover rather than safety.

You’re fine to jack by the pumpkin, it won’t break. Much easier and quicker as well.

 

[Heimkehr]

Can I jack up my JLU on the pumpkin or is that a poor idea?

It's allowable, but I'm careful to do so only when necessary. DIY tire rotations come to mind. Jack stands should be quickly put in place after each end is raised sufficiently.

 

[Dyolfknip74]

I would lift it from the pumpkin and then throw in two jack stands. My question is more about not breaking the differential cover rather than safety.

Ya man, you're not gonna break a diff by jacking it. Fill your boots.

 

[CaJLMetalHead]

If you are constantly messing with your rig like I do and need to lift the entire front or rear evenly then you can get this floor jack adapter and make your life much easier and the task a lot safer:

3 point Jack Adapter - for Floor and Transmission Jacks (911motorsports.net)

but... since I am a cheap bastard I removed these hooks from my front bumper..and before I tossed them...

I am constantly jacking up the front/rear of my rig ... jack stands / floor jack works but is pain to lift the wheels one at a time ( I prefer not to lift the front/rear by the pumpkin) .. so I bought a floor jack crossbeam... reused the hooks and came up with this adapter that allows me to quickly lift front or rear:

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