What height jack to install shocks and springs
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What height jack to install shocks and springs
I'm doing my suspension today and only have the stock jack so I'm heading out to buy a jack to do the job. Anyone know about what height jack I should get? I know I need to jack up the frame and put it on jack stands and then put a jack under the axel to support/lower it and the stock jack on the axel.
Harbor freight has a bottle jack that goes up 18" and one of those screw jacks that go up to 22". The bottle jack looks more stable though. So anyone know if any of those would get the frame up high enough?
Harbor freight has a bottle jack that goes up 18" and one of those screw jacks that go up to 22". The bottle jack looks more stable though. So anyone know if any of those would get the frame up high enough?
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MAF Diver (07-15-2024)
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You just need to be able to remove both wheels simultaneously (both front and then both rear) and to allow the axle and hubs to hang all the way down in order to have sufficient play to manipulate the suspension to fit the new springs. The most important thing you'll need are some high quality and tall jack stands.
It's a PITA, but when it's all said and done you'll be pleased!
It's a PITA, but when it's all said and done you'll be pleased!
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The 18" is a 20 ton hydraulic:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=66482
This is the other one:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=96406
What can I say I'm cheap.
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=66482
This is the other one:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=96406
What can I say I'm cheap.
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I like life, that's why I only use a floor jack and appropriately rated jack stands.
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