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Old Jun 28, 2009 | 07:23 PM
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Exclamation Floor jack question
Just a quick one. Can a 2 ton floor jack use to elevate the 04 Disco so I can put jack stands?

I understand the Disco is about 6000 lbs, but just jacking the front differentials and placing the jack stands?
 
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Old Jun 28, 2009 | 07:29 PM
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I don't know I use 3 ton (per pair) jacks though. They are only like $30.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2009 | 07:31 PM
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Yes, go for it.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2009 | 08:05 PM
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Yes it will work, you are only holding part of the weight of the truck.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2009 | 08:34 PM
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your truck weighs 4700 #'s and a 2 ton will do the job.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2009 | 09:34 PM
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My 3 ton floor jack lift the front end of my 7500 pound Dodge with no problem so a 2 ton will work for a Disco.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2009 | 10:15 PM
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Alrighty

Now the next question, where can I place the jack stand?
 
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Old Jun 28, 2009 | 10:33 PM
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Under the axle will work. (That's not the first answer that came to mind.) What is it you are trying to accomplish.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2009 | 10:44 PM
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I was gonna say Under the Axle , too... wasnt 100% sure thats why I didnt
 
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Old Jun 29, 2009 | 09:56 AM
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Either under the axle or the frame, depends on how high the truck needs to be and what you are doing, for brakes, under the axle.
 
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