Jack Points When Using Jack Stand - Pics Inside (Tire Rotation)

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[mikeru82]

It's probably more of a safety thing should someone accidentally hit the button on the fob while you are working on the tires

That makes sense.

 

[lsupcar]

Finally figured out how to lift with a two post. With help from a service tech. Obvious now that I see the cutout in the gas tank skid plate shield.

 

[barrak]

In the past, I lifted at the front-most crossmember's midpoint and placed the jack stands at the frame rails about a foot behind the front wheels.

Now that I have installed skid plates for the suspension (OEM), transfer case (OEM) and Catalytic converters/transmission pan (Skeerdy Cat), I have only a small section of unimpeded frame rails, just behind the RAM logos on the front doors, and both front crossmembers' center points are impeded by the skid plates.

Moving forward, I plan to front-lift at said rail sections and place jack stands where demonstrated in Post #1.

As for the rears, lift at the pumpkin and jack stands at the reinforced vertical taps shown in the manual. If these taps show deformation, I'll switch to the axel tubes.

 

[HSKR R/T]

In the past, I lifted at the front-most crossmember's midpoint and placed the jack stands at the frame rails about a foot behind the front wheels.

Now that I have installed skid plates for the suspension (OEM), transfer case (OEM) and Catalytic converters/transmission pan (Skeerdy Cat), I have only a small section of unimpeded frame rails, just behind the RAM logos on the front doors, and both front crossmembers' center points are impeded by the skid plates.

Moving forward, I plan to front-lift at said rail sections and place jack stands where demonstrated in Post #1.

As for the rears, lift at the pumpkin and jack stands at the reinforced vertical taps shown in the manual. If these taps show deformation, I'll switch to the axel tubes.

Front, lift at center cross member. Put jack stands on lower control arm pivots. Rear, unless I'm doing rear suspension work, I always put jack stands under axle

 

[barrak]

Front, lift at center cross member. Put jack stands on lower control arm pivots. Rear, unless I'm doing rear suspension work, I always put jack stands under axle

I would have to lift off-center at the front cross member, or else crush the skid plate.

 

[HSKR R/T]

I would have to lift off-center at the front cross member, or else crush the skid plate.

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You ain't crushing the skid plate

 

[Dewey]

I would have to lift off-center at the front cross member, or else crush the skid plate.

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I lift dead center all the time. Never once damaged the skid plate.

 

[barrak]

You ain't crushing the skid plate

I lift dead center all the time. Never once damaged the skid plate.

Good to hear your experiences. I'll go for it then. Thanks.

 

[kilogRAM]

I just did my first oil change and tire rotation and couldn't find pics on how others are jacking up each corner when using a stand. I hope this helps someone.

I started with the front driver's side to jack up and put a stand underneath and found the lower control arm (LCA) joint that meets the shock is grooved and shaped to fit the stand excellently, and fits next to jack when using factory recommended jacking point on LCA!






Doing a "rearward cross" style rotation the owner's manual states to do, moving to the rear only requires a jack but I would put a stand under the black bar if that's the best location?

Thanks for the pics. Very helpful