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Safe Jacking Points by Trolley Jack

5.4K views 7 replies 8 participants last post by  MARK_C  
#1 ·
Hi All,

I wonder if you can help. I have an 2010 5.0L V8 with factory fitted automatic side steps. This means I cannot use the supplied jack to lift the car as when the steps are in, the forward and rear sill jacking points are covered and with the step put, the step is in the way of the jack.

So apart from the sill jacking points, where else if it safe to jack from? When having tyres fitted, I've seen them put the jack under the front the lift the whole front.

Also, is a 3 Ton trolley jack adequate?

Any and all advise appreciated.
 
#2 ·
believe it's covered here:
 
#6 ·
The front k member has a flat spot in the middle of it between the two wheels near the front, that is the central jacking point. Picture from RAVE manual provided below. I would suggest using something made of rubber to provide grip and distribute the weight. I used a hockey puck last time. Use jack stands, locations covered in RAVE manual. In the rear I used both the differential housing and the hitch receiver without issue. The central jacking point is between the two exhaust pipes on the subframe and my jack was not narrow enough to fit between the exhaust pipes.
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#7 · (Edited)
It’s good to be cautious about where you jack from. If you're lifting the whole front, placing the jack under the lower control arm or the crossmember (if available) can work well – just make sure it’s a solid, non-moving part of the frame. As for the 3-ton trolley jack, that should be more than adequate for most cars, but always check the weight of your vehicle to be sure. I actually had a similar issue when I was working on my van and needed to lift it with limited access to jacking points. I found a solid ladder from Ladder NZ to help me reach those tough spots – they've got some great heavy-duty stuff!
 
#8 ·
The car weights 5700 pounds so a 6000 pound jack would seem close to its rating, but then again you're not lifting the entire vehicle off the ground from a single location. The most you would probably ever lift is one end or the other so a 3 ton jack is fine. Make sure your jack stands, if you use them, are rated at least the same.