Lifting MJ

[dante2]

Finally got the Comanche in the shop and will need to put it in the air at some point. The ALI book shows the lift points for a 00-01 Cherokee but nothing further back much less an MJ. Anyone have any experience lifting an MJ on a 2 post lift? Posting the pic of the lift point from the book for reference.

[MiNi Beast]

Behind front control arms with with front legs, and roughly 36" for rear legs. As you begin to lift you'll find the front heavier then rear. Adjust for good balance. 

 

[dante2]

Thank you. So the book is correct then. First time I lifted the YJ it looked real sketchy but no issues. 

[MiNi Beast]

I don't always trust books. I trust what I see and do. Slowly lift it off the ground so tires are not touching and you will see how it is balances out. That is best way to know. Books are good reference for sure. 

[gogmorgo]

With my shortbed on the two-post at work I usually end up under the lower control arm brackets and sitting on the leaf spring wrap. Something about that lift though, I think it’s intended to really only go under the pinch welds and it gets awkward to use when you have to reach further under than the rocker panels on anything much smaller than a half-ton.
As with anything, give it a good shake once you’ve got tires in the air to make sure it’s safe to work under. 
Also watch you don’t somehow invert and overcentre the load-sending brake valve linkage. In my experience it’s not possible to make that happen just by lifting and setting down because there isn’t enough suspension travel in stock form, but some well-respected people here have indicated it’s a thing, and they definitely do sometimes end up overcentred somehow. If it flips you basically end up with no rear brakes, so keep an eye on it.