Is the front IFS crossmember strong enough for jack stand use? I installed my LC coils today and moving onto the BJ spacers, but dont have the super tall jack stands needed. Was planning on jacking from the LCA and throwing the stands under the crossmember going across between the LCA's, but wanted to check first.

(I did a search, it seems this question goes both ways and the answers are 4-5 years old.. wondering if theres been a change in opinion on this)

 

It has worked for me, it should for you.

 

I've used that for years as a jack point and for stands too when doing front suspension/wheel/brake work - designed to hold the truck up, should be fine

 

Yes.

Although if your jack stands are too short, just put a cinder block or somthing solid under them. I've use a landscaping block before...

 

Ive had cinder blocks break on me before.... I use 4x4's.

 

Cinder blocks explode loaded improperly.

Use solid wood or metal under jack stands.

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or get something like these:

http://www.google.com/products/catal...ed=0CH0Q8gIwAQ

 

Every once and awhile some who should know better says they use cinder blocks for holding up a vehicle

The cost of the taller jack stands is well worth it Even far cheaper then just a backhoe in the backyard

 

I've always see the method of choice for holding up cars after the rims have been jacked in California has been cinder blocks

Use common sense, but most cinder blocks these days are made out of 5000psi concrete. It will take a lot to crush those things.

 

way cool! i need some of these!

 

Yikes!!

Please do not ever ever ever use cinder blocks. The PSI rating means nothing when they are turned on their side, or improperly loaded. Cinder blocks chip and crumble easily

 

Seriously, everyone knows to use old cereal boxes for maximum safety.

 

I've used 4x4 pressure treated posts and jackstands in the past.

Was that a noob move?

 

4x4's are fine, DO NOT use cinder blocks. I use 4x4's as well because my little dinky 2-ton jack is too short to lift my tires if I have to place it on the frame. lol.

 

That's EXACTLY the boat I was in too - was doing my ZUK mod. Truck stands are on the xmas list this year

 

My jack stands are tall enough (but are almost as old as I am.) I was hoping HF would have their Jackstands on sale for Black Friday but they don't.

 

I got a pair of jackstands at a HF parking lot sale a while ago for $13. Just wait it out and something will come up.

 

I have heard nothing but good things about those jackstands. So looking forward to picking up a set. Half the time I feel safer just keeping the thing on the jack and not using my stands.

 

i use HF jackstands, not on sale , but they are great, no complaints and they are trustworthy in beef-ness in my book.

 

...and don't forget, the front is where all the weight is!
What you might get away with out back (umm, cinderblocks, but loaded correctly!) will probably fail tragically on you, and leave you with an engine in your face.....
Back it up with the spare underneath, or another safety....we want to hear how the job went, not that you're squashed!!