[GRUB]

I have a floor jack that doesn't go high enough to lift the tires off the ground at the designated jack locations. I looked under the TH and I'm not so sure that I want to lift the TH using what looks like control arms to the wheels? Has anyone done this? For now I will use the jack the TH came with.

 

[LittleRedJeep]

I have a floor jack that doesn't go high enough to lift the tires off the ground at the designated jack locations. I looked under the TH and I'm not so sure that I want to lift the TH using what looks like control arms to the wheels? Has anyone done this? For now I will use the jack the TH came with.

I'm still using the "SUV" floor jack I bought years ago from Home Depot.

I can't find a picture of my exact model, but it kinda' looks like this:

SUV Floor Jack

Maybe something like this would help?

2 Ton Cross Beam Floor Jack Adapter holds 4000 Lbs Extends 28" to 40"

Or something like this?

Champ Floor Jack Height Extender

Those are kinda scary-looking though.

For the cost of the cross-beam you might be able to find a reasonably priced "SUV" jack though...

 

[LittleRedJeep]

Nope... I lied... My floor jack doesn't have a platform that high... Here's a picture from my Facebook page:

 

[27665]

You guys must have some tiny floor jacks. Both of mine have no problem. I can actually lift an entire side with either.

 

[GRUB]

This is the one I have.

 

[LittleRedJeep]

You guys must have some tiny floor jacks. Both of mine have no problem. I can actually lift an entire side with either.

Yea, I have no problem with my floor jack. I was just offering some suggestions to GRUB, is all,

 

[27665]

This is the one I have.

Didn't know you could race floor jacks. Is it anything like belt sander races?

 

[raz-0]

Didn't know you could race floor jacks. Is it anything like belt sander races?

It's like pinewood derby. But in metal. Because this aint the boy scouts any more.

 

[Barebuttminer]

I have a floor jack that doesn't go high enough to lift the tires off the ground at the designated jack locations. I looked under the TH and I'm not so sure that I want to lift the TH using what looks like control arms to the wheels? Has anyone done this? For now I will use the jack the TH came with.

Place a block or blocks of wood between the jack pad and lift point to get more lift from your jack.
Be safe and use a jack stand. Do not work under vehicle while it is being supported by the jack.

 

[syzygy]

Place a block or blocks of wood between the jack pad and lift point to get more lift from your jack.
Be safe and use a jack stand. Do not work under vehicle while it is being supported by the jack.

Pick your piece of wood carefully. Many can split or crush under compression.

 

[lamont]

I have a floor jack that doesn't go high enough to lift the tires off the ground at the designated jack locations. I looked under the TH and I'm not so sure that I want to lift the TH using what looks like control arms to the wheels? Has anyone done this? For now I will use the jack the TH came with.

Don't lift the vehicle on suspension components, transmission or engine, or you may cause damage. Only lift at the indicated areas. Get a proper pinch weld adaptor for your floor jack, or you risk flattening the pinch welds.

 

[GRUB]

Don't lift the vehicle on suspension components, transmission or engine, or you may cause damage. Only lift at the indicated areas. Get a proper pinch weld adaptor for your floor jack, or you risk flattening the pinch welds.

Sounds like good advice.

 

[GRUB]

I decided to remove the full size spare tire so I could get the jack that came with the car. It wasn't all that bad, I used my portable drill to spin up the jack. All you red tow hook lovers and haters can weigh in on what I did.