CJ's 89 MJ Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 OK guys I am fixing to replace my old 4.5 lift with a new 5.5 rubicon lift for my truck. I am a little stuck on a solution on how to support the truck itself. It already sits pretty high and jack stands don't extend that high. As it is now I have to extend my jack stands all the way,under the axle so I can remove the tires. I am clueless how I am going to support the truck without putting anything under the axle being so high up. The very last thing I want to do is work under a vehicle that isn't properly support and can come crashing down. I'm sure there is a way to do it but I want to make sure it's safe as well. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJCARENA Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 How about these jack stands. Might be a little extreme. http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200610846_200610846?cm_mmc=Google-pla&utm_source=Google_PLA&utm_medium=Automotive%20%3E%20Jacks&utm_campaign=Sunex%20Tools&utm_content=39054&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=39054&gclid=CjwKEAjwlPOsBRCWq5_e973PzTgSJACMiEp2Lx5aRmftjk3NSt7tPsSW70Qu2mcYgfrLolNJP27RXRoCZuXw_wcB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megadan Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 You can also get some overkill heavy duty stands (12 ton) that usually extend to around 27-30 inches in height. I can't imagine needing anything more than that as most generic 2-3 ton stands only extend to about 18-19 inches high max, and the bigger 12 tons start at that height. In any case, I can promise you will find 12 ton stands for cheaper than those extra high stands posted above. want an idea of what height you need, measure the height to the frame from the ground with the vehicle on the ground. That should give you a good idea of at least a minimum height you will want to start with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ's 89 MJ Posted July 9, 2015 Author Share Posted July 9, 2015 That's definitely an idea. I may check our tool rental place to see what they have. More than likely will have to buy some. Living on an island there are some draw backs. We don't have a lot of stuff available like back there. When working on vehicles I miss being back in Texas. With 35's under it. The truck sits pretty high. From ground to bottom of truck is 27". I will be jacking it up higher so I can put my regular stands under the axle to support it when replacing the control arms. Thanks guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 got these 12 ton stands from harbor freight when they went on sale. I think they top out at 30". I used them to support under the front frame while designing my front suspension (about 5"). no tires were used at this point, just rims. tires came later after the suspension was complete and I could jack up the truck from the axles. then I moved on to the rear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megadan Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 ^Proof of what I said! I guess if you are trying to suspend the truck in the air with the wheels and tires on at full droop, those high stands may be a good idea though from the sounds of it. I am sure you will figure something out though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ's 89 MJ Posted July 9, 2015 Author Share Posted July 9, 2015 I will check harbor freight for sure. They ship here and they are relatively cheap on stuff. I really don't want to buy something like the national for a one time use. The ones Pete is showing will more than likely work just fine with tires off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Geez, Pete! Really sifting through the archives with that one, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 only pic I had. was taken with film no less! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeepman Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 This is kinda Cool.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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