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I just use cardboard. I save cardboard sections for working under trucks, painting, etc.When I was younger I was fine on the floor. But my old bones don't like cold concrete, especially in colder weather. Sucks getting old.
Cardboard good.
Hey thank you so much! DO you think you could try to get a better picture for the front jacking point location? im wanting to do my oil change soon. if not its okay thank u so much
Just under the A-arm.
Same here but I also use
Yes, it's enough, unless you put the entire weight of the truck on a single stand.
plenty as technically most of the 1500 are less than 6,000 lbs (3 Tons) so a single jack stand could support the entire truck as could the jack (I think some fully loaded 6'4" 4x4 etc trucks are just over 6K, but not sure, plus there is no way to jack up the entire truck using a floor jackstand). So one jack stand supporting one 'wheel' is probably carrying less than 1/4th (1,500 lbs) of your 3 tons, you have plenty to spare.
Been there, done that. It's better than laying on cold concrete (or worse). But I'd rather just raise the suspension and continue to roll with my creeper. It's easier on the knees. Also, that way I'm not storing a bunch of otherwise useless cardboard in my garage. I'd rather use that space for other things.
After a 2.5 level and 35's, I just use a creeper too. Much easier. Obviously stands and jacks are still needed for rotations.
The 6-ton jacks are nice because they are taller. My truck with the front level, 1" rear spacers and taller tires, my 3-ton jacks are just about useless if trying to use them on frame.
Good plan. Mostly I use the cardboard to catch the oil I always spill, especially transferring the oil to the containers to take to recycle. Wipe the oil off the cardboard instead the garage floor.
I can change mine without jacking it upI forgot that those without air suspension have to jack up the truck for just an oil change!
Whatever works best for you.
What do you then do with the contaminated cardboard when you eventually replace it?
3 ton will hold the weight just fine. 6 ton jack-stands with larger foot print will hold it even better, major difference in stability. 3 ton jack-stands are pretty useless for full size truck application IMO.
I agree with your recommendation if someone is shopping for jack stands. But @umang2004 was asking if the 3 ton stands he already has will be sufficient. The answer to that is yes, they will work just fine. I've even used 2 ton stands under the rear axle and 3 ton under the front end when I was in a pinch. But I prefer to use my 6 ton stands when I'm working at home in my own garage.
I`w owned the orange 3 ton stands for 3 decades, they are fine, much prefer the 6 ton.
Pull it in until the door handle is inside the posts and it’s a pita and you’re cursing while getting out. Push front arms to forward most flat spot on the frame. Push rear arms to the rear most flat spot on the frame. Lift vehicle up until all wheels are off the floor. Push up and down on the rear bumper a couple times like you’re trying to jounce the suspension. If you hear banging from the frame jumping up and down on the pads, then you need to readjust because you might drop a truck on your head. Done.
