Jacking Points

[Rhinebeck01]

When I see videos like the one posted in this thread where I see a guy/gal using the lug nut removal tool provided, I kind of chuckle..

Why chuckle... cuz, 9 times out of 10, a guy or gal will play hell trying to loosen a lug nut / break the lug nuts grip, on a Wrangler / a JL, with the stock lug nut removal tool (tire iron).

This is especially true if the JL's lugs have never been loosened since their factory install or if the lugs have been torqued to the 130 ft. lbs., that the JL manual suggests. (59 ft. lbs. for the lugs on the spare)

With that said, in the Wrangler, I always carry a 16" breaker bar with the appropriate size socket to fit the lug. I take the breaker bar with socket attached, lie/encase, it in a 20" piece of black foam pipe isolation, (protects and keeps from rattling) and then stash that in the cubby area next to the scissor jack.

Also, I avoid using the pumpkin if at all possible.

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[JIMBOX]

Remind me to NEVER ASK HOW YOU JUDGE AN EXPERT-

I'm way to NEW TO THIS GAME to understand-

W.E.

JIMBO

 

[TBONE1997]

This Sunday I plan to paint my brake calipers and was wondering where the best jacking points are for a normal wheeling floor jack. I have a 3.5 inch Rock Krawler lift and 37s so I have some added articulation over factory set up. Thanks in advance

I know this is an old post, but how did your calipers turn out? Do you use spray paint or a brush? Do you end up using a floor jack or the jack that comes with the Jeep and just use jack stands? Thanks.

 

[Ma$$iveDebtAche]

we would use the rear end to pull cars out of ditches, flip them over and secure them when on a flat bed. Rear ends are very strong.

Thanks for this. I'm going to Google: Rear end jacking points, for further research.

 

[sf5211]

I don't think you're going to dent or ruin your rear by jacking it. They're pretty strong. Don't forget guys climb rocks with their Jeeps, I'm sure they take a worse beating on the trails then what your jack is gonna do to them.

 

[jeepdabest]

Getting ready to rotate my tires and plan on lifting both ends by the pumpkin and putting jack stands on the axel by shock ends to get all 4 off the ground.

Thanks a lot.

 

[jeepdabest]

Jacking Points


Uh, I would talk to Dad

 

[wv18jl]

If you jack under the spring there is no way to put it on jackstands.

You never pumpkin guys actually work on your rigs?

Pumpkin with jack, jackstand under spring.

 

[JIMBOX]

If you jack under the spring there is no way to put it on jackstands.

You never pumpkin guys actually work on your rigs?

Pumpkin with jack, jackstand under spring.

Actually, I don't even own a jeep--

I REALLY like to read 4WD MAGAZINES !

W.E.

JIMBO

 

[roaniecowpony]

Hi guys, Jack here. I've jacked up many many things over the years. Friends of mine say: Jack? He can jack up anything he touches. Jacking up things is not rocket science. If I can jack it up, you can too. I have spent a lifetime of jacking things up, and I'm old. If you want to jack up something, give me a call.

 

[pablo_max3045]

I used to jack from the pumpkin using a block of wood as protection. My current floor jack is large enough that I now just jack from the frame and then place jack stands.
When in doubt. use the advice from owners manual.

 

[ValkyrieFalling]

I used to jack from the pumpkin using a block of wood as protection. My current floor jack is large enough that I now just jack from the frame and then place jack stands.
When in doubt. use the advice from owners manual.

So you jack from the frame and place jack stands on the axel?

 

[ValkyrieFalling]

The manual says---place the jack directly under the axle tube--INLINE WITH THE COIL SPRING, that's the most direct load carrying point, without putting stress on the DANA 44s tubing--

Some guys just use the "PUMPKIN" itself--I never have and never will, to me that puts to much strain on the axle housings--

It's your jeep--use your judgement--

Good luck

W.E.

JIMBO

When you place the jack at the location you describe, where do you place the jack stands?

 

[JIMBOX]

This has been YEARS since I posted my comment, but---of course now and before I HAVE/HAD jeeps and if you are JACLING UP to work on WHEEL/TIRE/AXLE/WHEELWELL and you JACK below that coil SPRING/AXLE) FOR SAFETY(YOURS) just put the JACK STAND UNDER THE AXLE TUBE !!!
Remember, that AXLE STAND is for YOUR SAFETY not to take it easy on the AXLE TUBE and you should leave the JACK--IN PLACE-

If you're doing more work, the FRAME is more safe and careful--as pablo says !

Good luck

JIMBO

 

[JIMBOX]

This has been YEARS since I posted my comment, but---of course now and before I HAVE/HAD jeeps and if you are JACLING UP to work on WHEEL/TIRE/AXLE/WHEELWELL and you JACK below that coil SPRING/AXLE) FOR SAFETY(YOURS) just put the JACK STAND UNDER THE AXLE TUBE !!!
Remember, that AXLE STAND is for YOUR SAFETY not to take it easy on the AXLE TUBE and you should leave the JACK--IN PLACE-

If you're doing more work, the FRAME is more safe and careful--as pablo says !

Good luck

JIMBO

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