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Jack Stand Placement Question
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Jack Stand Placement Question
I plan on pulling my rear differential to reseal it tomorrow. I also would like to do some break work. I was wondering where I can put the jack stands.
Can I just put them under the axle?
I wasnt sure if the differential and drifeshaft took some of the weight off the axle so I do not know where to put the jackstands?
Thanks,
Alex
Can I just put them under the axle?
I wasnt sure if the differential and drifeshaft took some of the weight off the axle so I do not know where to put the jackstands?
Thanks,
Alex
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if you want the axle to be able to move, let it droop and put the jackstands on the framerails
if you jsut want to be able to get under there, jack it up and put the jackstands under the axle tubes as far wide as possible
if you jsut want to be able to get under there, jack it up and put the jackstands under the axle tubes as far wide as possible
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I always use jackstands w/ overkill in mind. I always have some on the frame and under whatever axle, unless I want it to droop, then I double up on the frame and usually put the tire under there too. You can't be TOO careful w/ a 4000 lb body masher.
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Originally Posted by waskillywabbit
You can't be TOO careful w/ a 4000 lb body masher.
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I don't know about the 87 runners, but in my owners manual, it shows the correct placement for jackstands under the truck. I don't remember off the top of my head if the axel was recommended or not, but it's worth a look in your manual if you have it.
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