magnido45

Hi Guys...I've seen most of the how-to videos out there and everyone jacks up the pumpkin so they can place both jack stands in the appropriate jacking points found in front of the rear wheels. Well my Harbor Freight 1.5 ton floor jack can't lift the rear high enough to get both jack stands underneath the rear jacking points...Is there a way to go about doing this without buying a longer floor jack that can lift higher? I've even used a piece of 2x4 in between the jack pad and bottom of the pumpkin and it's still does not raise the rear high enough. Note: I can't use the rear axle as I already have the Whiteline rear sway bar installed.

Lethaldosage423

stack some wood on the jack pad maybe.. or get some 2x6 boards and put the jack on those . may give you an extra inch or so

Chromeshadow

I think a safe jack is one of the most used and most important tools in any garage. Trying to put more than one wood block or plank on a jack sounds like a good way to get hurt or damage your car. I'd suggest that you spend the $ for a proper jack.

jz78817

stop buying tools from China Express... er, I mean Harbor Freight.

waykooljr

Instead of jacking up at the pumpkin, you could jack the car up at the lift points, then place the jack stands just inside in front of the lower control arms.

Like pictured here in option 2 (looked in Taco Bills how to section but didn't see this on MF)

Taco Bill Jack Stand Location

magnido45

Thanks, waykooljr...I will check this method out

ghunt

Do you have the aluminum jack?

Honestly, get a 3 ton jack. Most of the lower weight rated jacks just don't have enough height range to be worth a crap.

magnido45

I'll prolly return the 1.5 ton jack for something better...thanks everyone.

jpplaw

The 1.5 ton jack is too little. I have one and it struggles just to pick up one corner of the car. If you want an aluminum one, get at least the 2 ton model.

tradosaurus

That's what I did when I did my brake job on all 4 wheels and changed the MTF fluid.

I'm not going to jack under the pumpkin know matter what anyone says.