Jacking up Jeep

[TBONE1997]

I have read many threads on jack points and I'm still confused, so sorry for the newbie question. I have a 2018 JLU Rubi and want to paint my break calipers (don't make fun, just love the badass look). So, I live in a condo and had to get rid of most of my garage toys from my old 3 car garage. I would like to use the G2 brake caliper paint (want to use a brush instead of spray paint), but once you activate the paint, you only have 4-5 hours to use it up. I don't have my floor jack anymore, but can get some stands from a buddy. My goal is to get at least 2 tires off the ground at a time to paint both and allow cure time before mounting and then move to the rear. Could I use my factory jack and jack up one side, insert stand and then use the factory jack to jack up the other side and insert stand? I know these Jeeps are tough, but I don't want to screw anything up by having one side up while jacking the other side up? Suggestions? If you agree that I can do it this way, should I jack up the front together and then move to the rear? Doesn't make sense to do the same side. Sorry for the stupid questions, not very mechanical, but want to learn more with this Jeep, want to do my own oil changes, etc....Thanks in advance!

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[jludave]

but I don't want to screw anything up by having one side up while jacking the other side up? Suggestions? If you agree that I can do it this way, should I jack up the front together and then move to the rear? Doesn't make sense to do the same side.

You won't screw anything up. Have you seen pics or videos of Wranglers off-road? They are designed to flex. That being said, since you only have the factory jack my suggestion would be to jack the vehicle whichever way is easiest for you. You're going to have to jack one wheel at a time to get the stands under them, so it doesn't matter if you jack the fronts at the same time or the rears. Whatever you do, be sure to chock the wheels that are still on the ground.

 

[Drytellsr]

I have read many threads on jack points and I'm still confused, so sorry for the newbie question. I have a 2018 JLU Rubi and want to paint my break calipers (don't make fun, just love the badass look). So, I live in a condo and had to get rid of most of my garage toys from my old 3 car garage. I would like to use the G2 brake caliper paint (want to use a brush instead of spray paint), but once you activate the paint, you only have 4-5 hours to use it up. I don't have my floor jack anymore, but can get some stands from a buddy. My goal is to get at least 2 tires off the ground at a time to paint both and allow cure time before mounting and then move to the rear. Could I use my factory jack and jack up one side, insert stand and then use the factory jack to jack up the other side and insert stand? I know these Jeeps are tough, but I don't want to screw anything up by having one side up while jacking the other side up? Suggestions? If you agree that I can do it this way, should I jack up the front together and then move to the rear? Doesn't make sense to do the same side. Sorry for the stupid questions, not very mechanical, but want to learn more with this Jeep, want to do my own oil changes, etc....Thanks in advance!

I think that as long as you have the one side on the jack stand, the weight of the vehicle on the opposite side should be the same as if the other side was on the ground. Force is distributed equally to both contact points, Of the same axle, in touch with the ground. Make sure you have chock blocks. That's the way i believe it works. You should be able to jack up one side and make sure you have a stand on both axles near the jack point and do both front and rear at the same time then move to the other side. or do it front axle then back. just make sure you also replace the jack with a jack stand before you start wrenching the wheels off. don't rely on the jack to hold up any part of the vehicle while working on it. Use jack stands

 

[cOtter]

Just a thought but why not find another pair of jack stands and have the whole rig off the ground?

 

[Drytellsr]

Just a thought but why not find another pair of jack stands and have the whole rig off the ground?

That works, probably much quicker too. just don't do it in the driveway. get on level ground

 

[jrohan07]

The brush that comes with the caliper kit is junk.
I did mine with a new horse hair brush and the OEM jack one wheel at a time, then just invested in a 2 ton floor jack that makes it even easier to rotate my wheels.
The paint comes in a can and I only applied the paint to the brake caliper when the lid was closed and it never dried out.
1 hour for all 4 calipers and it turned out great.

 

[TBONE1997]

The brush that comes with the caliper kit is junk.
I did mine with a new horse hair brush and the OEM jack one wheel at a time, then just invested in a 2 ton floor jack that makes it even easier to rotate my wheels.
The paint comes in a can and I only applied the paint to the brake caliper when the lid was closed and it never dried out.
1 hour for all 4 calipers and it turned out great.

How long did you wait for each coat to apply the 2nd and 3rd layer? And then how long did you wait to put the tire back on that side? I'm guess your quote of doing them one wheel at a time and doing all 4 in one hour confuses me. The instructions that I read said to put one coat on, wait 15 mins, then the 2nd coat, wait for 15mins then the 3rd coat. Wait an hour before applying the wheel. That's almost 2 hours per wheel and I was afraid the paint would harden by then.

 

[TBONE1997]

Just a thought but why not find another pair of jack stands and have the whole rig off the ground?

Great solution....are you saying that I would just take the factory jack around each wheel, lift it up and place jack stand and work my way around the jeep until all 4 are on stands? that would make the caliper job much easier. Thanks.

 

[TBONE1997]

You won't screw anything up. Have you seen pics or videos of Wranglers off-road? They are designed to flex. That being said, since you only have the factory jack my suggestion would be to jack the vehicle whichever way is easiest for you. You're going to have to jack one wheel at a time to get the stands under them, so it doesn't matter if you jack the fronts at the same time or the rears. Whatever you do, be sure to chock the wheels that are still on the ground.

Thank you very much. That's what I was assuming but easier to ask before I screw something up.

 

[jludave]

are you saying that I would just take the factory jack around each wheel, lift it up and place jack stand and work my way around the jeep until all 4 are on stands?

That's exactly what's been said. Good luck!!!

 

[TBONE1997]

That's exactly what's been said. Good luck!!!

Thanks man! I'm such a newbie and instead of asking ?? on how to fix something after, I tend to ask too many stupid questions before I try. I'll learn along the way, but appreciate this forum for help. Thanks.

 

[IronScott]

Thanks man! I'm such a newbie and instead of asking ?? on how to fix something after, I tend to ask too many stupid questions before I try. I'll learn along the way, but appreciate this forum for help. Thanks.

Way better to ask too many questions on a topic like this. This forum is full of a lot of helpful people and only a few jerks, so don’t worry about asking questions. Dealing with what you want to do is potentially very dangerous if you don’t do it right. Good luck. I’m sure it will turn out great.

 

[Headbarcode]

The dumbest question is the one that goes unasked. Always better to avoid finding out the hard way.

Chocking the tires not being lifted is definitely worth reiterating. Good luck and post some pics when you're done.

 

[JIMBOX]

I've done three JEEPS and my RAM , using that CALIPER KIT--over a one year time--

Use the DEGREASER FIRST and then any brush--the paint will last for years with the top air tight--

I waited 30 minutes between paint jobs and that stuff dries fast !

Good luck

JIMBO

 

[HoundDude]

FYI - craftsman has a nice 1.5-ton compact floor jack that comes in a plastic carry case, works really well, portable, and definitely safer than relying on the emergency jack IMO

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