Jack Stand Height For Storage
Thread Starter
Pole Position
Joined: Oct 2019
Posts: 266
Likes: 73
From: MN
Jack Stand Height For Storage
Last winter I used the Race Ramps Flat Stopper product under my GX and was NOT impressed come spring.
This year, I'm thinking of using jack stands for storage.
Does anyone know what height jack stands I should be looking at to get the tires off the ground ?
Thank you !!
This year, I'm thinking of using jack stands for storage.
Does anyone know what height jack stands I should be looking at to get the tires off the ground ?
Thank you !!
Instructor
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 1,045
Likes: 633
From: VA via TX, PA, FL, and SC
Last winter I used the Race Ramps Flat Stopper product under my GX and was NOT impressed come spring.
This year, I'm thinking of using jack stands for storage.
Does anyone know what height jack stands I should be looking at to get the tires off the ground ?
Thank you !!
This year, I'm thinking of using jack stands for storage.
Does anyone know what height jack stands I should be looking at to get the tires off the ground ?
Thank you !!
what lifting points are you planning to use? the side frame rails front and rear or the rear axle and side rails for the front? I ask because the jack stand above are narrower than the side frame rail to hug them
Pole Position
Joined: Jan 2019
Posts: 2,683
Likes: 1,433
From: WA
While this can be argued either way ... if you were to place the jack stands under the frame, the suspension would be fully extended for the duration of storage. My logic is that the suspension was designed to be compressed by the weight of the vehicle when at rest ... so placing the jack stands under the frame would not be my preference.
So if you were to put the jack stands under the rear axle ... just under the spring perch(es) ... the rear suspension would be compressed no different than if the tires were on the ground. To do the same for the front-end would require finding a proper place to engage the jack stands on the lower control arms. I have never done this ... or looked for a suitable location. I am sure there are many opinions out there ...
So if you were to put the jack stands under the rear axle ... just under the spring perch(es) ... the rear suspension would be compressed no different than if the tires were on the ground. To do the same for the front-end would require finding a proper place to engage the jack stands on the lower control arms. I have never done this ... or looked for a suitable location. I am sure there are many opinions out there ...
Pole Position
Joined: Jan 2019
Posts: 2,683
Likes: 1,433
From: WA
Thread Starter
Pole Position
Joined: Oct 2019
Posts: 266
Likes: 73
From: MN
ASE you're correct.
The flat stoppers didn't work as advertised on the GX, even with the special order made specifically for the GX tire size. Still had flat spots, but eventually went away.
I agree with the suspension, but just looking for the best option for a 6 month lay-up !!!
The flat stoppers didn't work as advertised on the GX, even with the special order made specifically for the GX tire size. Still had flat spots, but eventually went away.
I agree with the suspension, but just looking for the best option for a 6 month lay-up !!!
Trending Topics
Instructor
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 1,045
Likes: 633
From: VA via TX, PA, FL, and SC
Could.always Jack up the front using the side frame rails, then pull the wheels off (like you're changing the tires), then use 2 bottle Jack's to compress the front suspension by pushing the LCAs upwards... you'd need 4 Jack stands (2 for rear axle, 2 for front side frame rails) and 2 bottle Jacks (to push the the front LCA upward) for this method.
Last edited by nuclearn8; Jul 3, 2020 at 08:33 PM.
ClubLexus Stories
Celebrating Lexus & Toyota from Around the Globe
Top 10 Lexus & Toyotas to Drive Before You Die!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Lexus/Toyotas With The LEAST 5-Year Depreciation
Joe Kucinski
Lexus LC500 Convertible Auction: A Preview of Rising Values?
Brett Foote
GX 550 vs TX 550: Best 3-Row Luxury Lexus Family Hauler
Michael S. Palmer
9 Best Lexus Models You Can Buy for Half Price (And 1 You Shouldn't!)
Joe Kucinski
2026 Lexus NX Buyer's Guide: Models, Features, Prices & More!
Brett Foote
Top 10 Reasons to Buy a Lexus TX 550h+ (& 3 Reasons to AVOID!)
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Lexus & Toyota Models of the 1990s RANKED!
Joe Kucinski
10 Great Toyotas That Could Have Been Lexus Models
Joe Kucinski
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post