NTH

Hey guys, did some searching but couldn't find anything on correct/safe placement to put the GX on 4 jack stands. Where do you place the floor jack front and rear in order to put jack stands at the recommended locations. According to the manual, stands go on the frame rails for the front. Rear stands go on axle tubes. So where do you place the floor jack to lift? Thanks

ALAN553

Frame? Differential?

YoshiMan

On the back, just jack up the center of the differential (make sure you turn off the air suspension first)

On the front, find the crossmember that is covered by the skid plate, somewhat behind the hole were you can access the oil drain plug. Make certain that its the area that is further back from the front CV axles.

ALAN553

i think you only have to turn off height control off if you lift from the frame with the ignition turned on. lifting with the differential is like the tires being on the ground, suspension is compressed. mechanics turn it off while on their lifts with engine running.

IanB2

Like Yoshi and Alan553 said, lift points are the rear diff and front crossmember above the skidplate, and the air suspension should be shut off anytime you allow the rear suspension to droop with the ignition turned on.

NTH

Thanks for the feedback guys. I also have a Jeep Grand Cherokee for winter duties. I've always lifted the rear using the diff then place stands on the tube. On numerous occasions, I was told not to do this as lifting from the middle may push/bend the tube upward so slightly with the weight of the truck. Not sure if I should believe that at all. The lift only takes like a minute or two before the stands are in place anyway. What's the chance of bending the axle on the long run?

What happens if you don't turn off the air suspension and let the suspension droop?

ALAN553

dont know, let us know...

Nothnghead

0%. The axle and axle housing are not going to be bent by a floor jack. It supports the weight of the truck a few times over. Now, in a heep, those axles bend if you look at them crooked

470SNC

I use the forward frame rails and axle tubes in the rear, never had any issues

NTH

LOL! That Heep of mine is tough as nails. Looks and runs very well, but if she ain't leaking from one spot, it's another. Great to beat around in the snow, hauling junk, and driver ed duties for the teens.

Nothnghead

I know they've come a long way. I was just always amazed at the difference between the Wranglers and FJ40s we've had through the years.

Ali SC3

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I always use a floor jack and a piece of wood under the rear differential. jack up the whole rear at once and place jack stands under the ends of the axle. the last thing it will do is bending from jack stands, its solid. I use the wood on the jack as extra insurance so you don't scratch up or crack the bottom of the diff housing (although its difficult to crack it scratches can lead to more rust if not covered in oil).