How to Properly and Safely Raise Your Car or Truck Off the Ground

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  • Опубліковано 27 лип 2024
  • Raising up your vehicle with a jack may seem like a simple task, but there are safety concerns to think of as well. You need to be aware of the proper places to position your jack, support the vehicle with sturdy jack stands, prevent it from rolling, and be aware of ground conditions. Check out this video to learn all of the things you should consider before raising your vehicle.
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  • @1AAuto
    @1AAuto  3 роки тому +5

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  • @g12STL
    @g12STL 3 роки тому +178

    “Verrrhurrcle” 😂😂 I love it. I’d think he’s from St. Louis like me. We add R’s where they don’t belong or carry them for way too long. Good video tho!!

  • @brianharris9556
    @brianharris9556 2 роки тому +28

    He keeps saying “vehercle”. Lol. Good video!

  • @writerconsidered
    @writerconsidered 10 місяців тому +13

    Us old guys grew up with lessons from TV. The best PSA in our time was from the Walton's when Billy bob (whatever his name was) was under his vehicle with out proper jack stands, just the jack. It collapsed on him. Scared the crap out of everyone. To this day I'm always nervous under a vehicle. Healthy fear is always a good thing.

  • @chadrinehart8298
    @chadrinehart8298 2 роки тому +23

    Best video on Veericles I've ever seen lol! And thank you for the great content

  • @justintime8445
    @justintime8445 2 роки тому +19

    I love working on my veericle.

  • @gargamel55
    @gargamel55 Рік тому +14

    It's a miracle he's working on this vericle

  • @roymilner3890
    @roymilner3890 3 роки тому +13

    Changing my rear brakes and cleaning my calipers today. Thanks for the educational videos.

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  3 роки тому

      +Roy Milner Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-Now

  • @jamesoberg8809
    @jamesoberg8809 Рік тому +6

    Great Video for newbies. I'm always extremely careful when raising and supporting any vehicle for repair. Wheel chocks are very important but don't depend on those tiny folding metal units. I've seen those collapse under load. Large solid rubber units are safer. Placing the wheel under the vehicle is another good safety measure. If you're doing brakes, it gets that wheel out of your way. Another way to increase safety under a vehicle is to keep the floor jack under the vehicle at the jack point selected to where the jack up point is making contact under pressure with the jack. Never use any masonry brick of any kind to support a vehicle.

    • @jonmo2694
      @jonmo2694 10 місяців тому

      I use that as a backup and scissor jacks and a tire

  • @EMILYHERRERA
    @EMILYHERRERA 10 місяців тому +41

    I can't concentrate on anything but "veericle". 😅

  • @HungryH1951
    @HungryH1951 2 місяці тому +1

    Very informative, the best I have seen on jacking up a car and putting it on stands.

  • @blixasice
    @blixasice Рік тому +1

    Only video I found where you clearly show where to lift the car. Right on the notches. Thank you

  • @jeffcuevas5918
    @jeffcuevas5918 3 роки тому +16

    Vericle! Lol... Great video but the way he says vehicle cracks me up.

    • @g12STL
      @g12STL 3 роки тому

      LOL. I was thinking the same thing!!

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  3 роки тому

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  • @jaeb.2842
    @jaeb.2842 3 роки тому +7

    Best channel out here!!! Great job you guys are doing

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  3 роки тому +1

      +Jae B. Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-Now

  • @SeaTravelr123
    @SeaTravelr123 3 роки тому +7

    Great energy. Love the safety tips.

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  3 роки тому

      Thanks for watching! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-Now

  • @ufsee82
    @ufsee82 6 місяців тому

    I haven't needed to jack up my car in 20 years except for now. At 7:10, you answered my question. Fantastic video thank you

  • @sulzy426
    @sulzy426 10 місяців тому +4

    Does anyone else notice it sounds like he keeps saying veeracle?

  • @johnhancock750
    @johnhancock750 2 роки тому

    Thanks for your energy and for making a good video.

  • @AC_metro
    @AC_metro Рік тому +6

    If you use a wheel that's been removed and place it under your veericle as a backup, place it as close as possible to the hub that the wheel was removed from. If something happens, the hub with no wheel will fall further and crush more. My .02

  • @eliaskennedy2992
    @eliaskennedy2992 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome video. I love all the safety measures he talk about. 👍👌✊

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  3 роки тому

      Thanks 👍 Safety is job #1! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-Now

  • @JD-im4wu
    @JD-im4wu 4 місяці тому

    Best diy auto repair channel on UA-cam! Question: Should the jack stand be able to hold the total vehicle weight or just the front / back of the vehicle weight?

  • @sleetywah7763
    @sleetywah7763 11 місяців тому +7

    I dug a hole in my backyard and drive my veerical over it when i need to work on my veerical.

  • @wessammohammed3761
    @wessammohammed3761 3 роки тому +2

    Keep the good work, thanks

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  3 роки тому

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  • @ojibwayinca8487
    @ojibwayinca8487 3 роки тому +2

    Great vid. Well done.

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  3 роки тому

      +JD Williams Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-Now

  • @dalemihocik4732
    @dalemihocik4732 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for promoting good safety .

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  3 роки тому

      Our pleasure! Safety is the most important thing in any DIY job! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-Now

  • @vietran0425
    @vietran0425 3 місяці тому

    Thank you for your "safety-first" tips.

  • @randyowens2717
    @randyowens2717 3 роки тому +1

    Great video!

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  3 роки тому

      +Randy Owens Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-Now

  • @garyb8186
    @garyb8186 2 роки тому

    thanks for the video.

  • @BC-ms3zs
    @BC-ms3zs 9 місяців тому

    You thought of everything!!! Thank you!

  • @TransVangal
    @TransVangal 3 роки тому

    Thanks for this i need to raise my car to remove some rust..never raised a car before. I got this 👍

  • @brianellett1003
    @brianellett1003 10 місяців тому +1

    Good job guys. From someone in the industry 45 years + Top job. Well communicated but there will be those. Sad.

  • @jaredbuckley9544
    @jaredbuckley9544 Рік тому +2

    Veeeericuule!!

  • @noey5766
    @noey5766 Рік тому +2

    Nice. Thanks for the information. Most driveways have a slight grade (so water runs off), nothing visibly unsafe. For an asphalt driveway, where jackstands can damage it, a piece of plywood can be used on all four to let the jackstands rest on. Is it possible for these wood pieces to slip on hard concrete or asphalt if the driveway has a 2 degree slope? Or will the weight of the car pressing down the wood pieces create enough friction to prevent movement of the wood against hard asphalt/concrete?

  • @QSL.
    @QSL. 2 роки тому

    Thank you!

  • @SilkiMist
    @SilkiMist 2 роки тому +5

    Vriacle

  • @kennybubash3278
    @kennybubash3278 8 місяців тому +1

    Is it advisable to use 4 car ramps & work under a vehicle. I’m planning on using 4 jack stands for additional safety !

  • @TheFutureKingz
    @TheFutureKingz 11 місяців тому +1

    Rier wheerr drive Verr cuhl. Priceless. 😂

  • @thereason1010
    @thereason1010 3 місяці тому

    Great teacher

  • @dantheman5817
    @dantheman5817 10 місяців тому

    Love being safe. Things for tips.

  • @thatoneamericanguy300
    @thatoneamericanguy300 Рік тому +3

    Verical

  • @user-lc1df9jd1u
    @user-lc1df9jd1u 4 місяці тому

    That’s great advice.

  • @eyeonart6865
    @eyeonart6865 Рік тому

    Thank you I had no knowledge of this.

  • @annonymousfox7515
    @annonymousfox7515 Рік тому

    Wow the wheel idea at the end is genius!

  • @DrKniz
    @DrKniz 3 роки тому

    Good info

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  3 роки тому

      Glad it was helpful! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-Now

  • @AndyNav1
    @AndyNav1 Рік тому

    Thank you for your great video. Would you use the front and rear differentials to jack up an ML500? Thanks.

  • @ricardokavanagh5170
    @ricardokavanagh5170 9 місяців тому

    Thank you

  • @mattb9664
    @mattb9664 3 місяці тому

    Make sure to wipe fluid film off the metal parts where the jack saddle and jack stand will be placed. And don't use spacers. If there is the slightest resistance on the jack wheels and ground, it will no roll and the vehicle will slip away from the saddle..allowing the vehicle of fall straight down.

  • @keantho1111
    @keantho1111 2 роки тому +4

    Verhickle

  • @ThomasNappo
    @ThomasNappo 3 місяці тому

    Well said .😊

  • @anthonyleone457
    @anthonyleone457 3 роки тому +2

    Best case is always concrete have to be careful on asphalt because the jack stands can sink down ,always use two jack stands better to be over careful then just trying to get the job done

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  3 роки тому

      +Anthony Leone Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-Now

  • @bigal7561
    @bigal7561 3 роки тому +1

    Well done. Do a vid on 2001 Ford Ranger front end update. Shocks, tie rod's, etc. Not brakes and such. Love my 2..3l xlt 5 speed. Has about 130,000 miles and need's some of those things done. I enjoy doing small stuff myself.

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  3 роки тому

      +Big Al Thanks for watching. We'll keep this request in mind for a future video!

  • @optimoprimo132
    @optimoprimo132 2 роки тому +3

    Verhicle?

  • @wauzer1
    @wauzer1 2 роки тому

    Legend!

  • @glock343rdgen.4
    @glock343rdgen.4 3 роки тому

    Good stuff, i have a Nissan Skyline 250 GT 2007 real wheel drive. That is a heavy car and i do most of my repair works. I only have jack and stand. That car is so to the ground and I'm not sure where to the jack stands when you already have the jacks in the spot.

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  3 роки тому

      Nice car! I wish we had one here so we could do a video on it. Thank you for checking out the video. If you need auto parts go to: 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-Now

  • @chriswilson9215
    @chriswilson9215 7 місяців тому +1

    Asphalt in summer heat isn’t a good idea, wheels on my jack sunk in and the jack started leaning.

  • @mickblock
    @mickblock 3 роки тому +3

    That recommendation for wheel chocks is no joke. A vehicle can tip jack stands hours after setup if the the car is pulling on them and causing a corner to sink into the asphalt and fall. My cousin told me this. Otherwise I wouldn't have known. I'm careful. wasn't me.

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  3 роки тому

      Thank you for sharing, and thankful your cousin was ok! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-Now

    • @jchock7503
      @jchock7503 2 роки тому

      Best and safest to work on hard concrete surface. On soft asphalt, even a scissor jack can slowly dig into the ground without your noticing and tip over. I have had quite a few scissor jacks tipping over. Therefore never put any part of your body under a car if it is supported on scissor jack.

    • @jonmo2694
      @jonmo2694 10 місяців тому

      @@jchock7503 Unless you have jackstands also And the floor jack in snug not under alot of load

    • @jonmo2694
      @jonmo2694 10 місяців тому

      And tire(s)😁

  • @robertosolloa8972
    @robertosolloa8972 Рік тому +3

    What about when using tire ramps instead of stands?

  • @humbledbythepower6821
    @humbledbythepower6821 3 роки тому +4

    What is a vericle?

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  3 роки тому

      Thank you for checking out the video. If you need auto parts go to: 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-Now

  • @silverfoxfinance
    @silverfoxfinance 3 місяці тому

    Is it normal for the smaller wheeled jack, like the one of the one in the video, to move backwards while lowering the vehicle? should you keep your hands away from it while it’s moving back or should you try to keep the jack steady in place? Thank you

  • @JohnNorris411
    @JohnNorris411 2 роки тому +2

    I would keep a jack stand in your car, those jacks that come with the car are not stable at all, they have very little footing and your car can roll off of them very easily, When I had my truck, I carried an actual floor jack in the back, in my car I just have the standard scissor jack and a simple jack stand. a fire extinguisher should be in every car you own as well. Can mean the difference between replacing some melted wires or having your entire car burnt to the ground.

  • @stephenstack3292
    @stephenstack3292 10 місяців тому +1

    Now I know how to Jack up my veeracle

  • @nxtcasa
    @nxtcasa 3 роки тому +3

    After watching this you guys should do a rust repair/elimination video. Living on the west coast we don't see rust like this.

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  3 роки тому

      +Nxt Casa Thank you for watching! We'll add this repair to our list! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-Now

  • @Chevifier
    @Chevifier Місяць тому

    I changed my oil all the time in my Camaro SS using 2 ramps. But i recently bought a Hurst shifter and i have to go much further under there im i little scared ngl. Gonna get the jack stands just to be safe😅

  • @Dtazcharles210
    @Dtazcharles210 3 місяці тому

    We need to vewy vewy quiet, he's showing us how to safely raise our "veericle"😂

  • @mikecruz9867
    @mikecruz9867 Рік тому +2

    Is he saying "veer-icle"?

  • @Technie87
    @Technie87 6 місяців тому

    Can you guys make a video on how to safely jack up a car high using tall jackstands? I want to be able to use a creeper under it and not feel cramped

  • @turtleman6281
    @turtleman6281 3 роки тому

    Yo the man

  • @timmallette1888
    @timmallette1888 3 роки тому +1

    I have a 2001 Volvo v70xc. Is there a place to jack up both front wheels at the same time?

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  3 роки тому

      +Tim Mallette Thanks for checking us out! You will be able to do this if you have 2 jack stands. You would jack up both sides one at a time and then support them. This will be much more sturdy than trying to life both at the same time with one jack spot.

  • @jeremy7lopez
    @jeremy7lopez 17 днів тому

    VERICLE just pissed my pants once i opened comments and knew it was coming damn im still cracking up check on me in 10

  • @mobilecommunicationsnetwor5268
    @mobilecommunicationsnetwor5268 3 роки тому +1

    Your thoughts on removing rear wheel drive driveshaft. Front tires have no brakes and automatic transmission is now disconnected.

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  3 роки тому +1

      Be sure to chock the front wheels or raise all 4 wheels off the ground and be careful. Thank you for checking out the video. If you need auto parts go to: 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-Now

    • @mobilecommunicationsnetwor5268
      @mobilecommunicationsnetwor5268 3 роки тому +1

      @@1AAuto .
      Chock in both directions? Or only foward with a chock on each wheel?

    • @dumbeezy5480
      @dumbeezy5480 2 роки тому

      @@mobilecommunicationsnetwor5268 Stop pls. Just chock one front tire in both directions.

  • @simpleme5719
    @simpleme5719 10 днів тому

    I don't know why I went to the comments 😮. Because now I can't unhear that word.

  • @jansen7124
    @jansen7124 4 місяці тому

    My cobalt pinch welds are almost completely rusted. Not sure where to place jack stands when I’m lifting the rear of the car

  • @kylemurray3526
    @kylemurray3526 10 місяців тому +1

    VER-AH-CLE
    FUCK YEAH

  • @bwagenberg
    @bwagenberg 9 місяців тому

    How do you estimate wheel nut torque on the side of the road with only the L-handle tool? I had to jump on it to loosen the nuts.

    • @liberty0758
      @liberty0758 9 місяців тому +1

      Tighten until you can't turn anymore. Tyre and mechanic shops usually overtight your lugnuts.

  • @jessiperry60
    @jessiperry60 Рік тому +3

    he says vehicle funny

  • @imtherealtammygonna6216
    @imtherealtammygonna6216 Рік тому

    The beginning is me 💀💀😭😭

  • @EveryoneOnEarth
    @EveryoneOnEarth Рік тому +1

    I think I feel safer jacking up my veerickle now.

  • @Baxxmann1
    @Baxxmann1 Рік тому

    FYI the Pittsburgh jack stands you show are recalled..

  • @ShawneeHolt76
    @ShawneeHolt76 2 роки тому +2

    What if you HAVE to jack your car up on a slopped driveway, what would be the safest way to do it?

    • @user-asdfgh
      @user-asdfgh 6 місяців тому

      probably ramps or go to a walmart parking lot

  • @aclark210
    @aclark210 Рік тому +3

    verical 😂😂😂😂

  • @danielborth7753
    @danielborth7753 Рік тому

    Ilike2learn a safer way to raise the car or truck as high as possible to do something like welding you need to be able to work comfortable at a safe height

  • @lilerb1313
    @lilerb1313 Рік тому +1

    I don't have a verrrhurrcle....

  • @seekluv
    @seekluv Рік тому +2

    No matter where I look I can’t find anyone that will answer whether or not it is safe to lift the right and then the left front side of a car separately and everyone has a hydraulic lift.
    Can you lift the right and then left separately onto jacks?

    • @rick329
      @rick329 Рік тому +1

      Yesyoucan!
      I always set the first stand at the lowest position, then go jack the other side to lowest position. Then I go back to the other side to increase the height to what I want then come back to the second side, jack and adjust accordingly for my final height.
      Just be sure both sides are solid and nothing slips or digs into asphalt Etc.
      I always shake the car back and forth and front to rear with all my might because I never know how hard I might be prying or hammering. I always block one wheel on the front and rear rather than two wheels both on the front or both on the rear. You could split them as well, block one wheel on ft side and the other wheel on the rear side. My .02

    • @seekluv
      @seekluv Рік тому

      @@rick329 excellent! thank you. Great ideas

    • @jonmo2694
      @jonmo2694 10 місяців тому

      Yeah, how do you think people fix a flat? They lift only the side of the flat tire.

  • @hendersonpaul2627
    @hendersonpaul2627 7 місяців тому

    Even after my alignment on Chevy Silverado?

  • @JCno28
    @JCno28 9 місяців тому

    So if I have to jack up one corner of my vehicle at a time, I should do the front corners first and then the rear corners?

    • @Morido-1
      @Morido-1 9 місяців тому

      Jack the two front wheels at the same time. Find the mid point of the front subframe and jack up from there. Make sure your floor jack is not lifting from the oil pan. If you are not sure, get help or don't do it.

    • @JCno28
      @JCno28 9 місяців тому

      @@Morido-1 my car does not have a jacking point on the midpoint of the front sub frame, only on the corners, sides and differential. I ended up jacking up the front corners first and then the rear corners with no problems. Thanks anyway.

  • @oscarguevara1750
    @oscarguevara1750 3 роки тому

    👍

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  3 роки тому

      +oscar guevara Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-Now

  • @terribauer9105
    @terribauer9105 Рік тому

    What do I do if I tried to change it on gravel and the car fell on top of the jack?😢

  • @dannyh7316
    @dannyh7316 8 місяців тому

    It would he better if you actually showed us and pointed where to jack on various vehicles.

  • @maxscoggins7512
    @maxscoggins7512 3 роки тому

    How do i volunteer my truck to be worked on your videos:)

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  3 роки тому

      Ha ha! Thank you for the offer and for checking out the video. If you need auto parts go to: 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-Now

  • @CardScapeGame
    @CardScapeGame Рік тому +1

    Vericle

  • @RobbieBTV
    @RobbieBTV Рік тому +1

    Lol verrrrrrraaaccccuuulllleeeeeee!!!

  • @f3arthetwiist3d4
    @f3arthetwiist3d4 Рік тому

    Great video but the way he kept saying verhicle I couldn’t not hear it lol.

  • @peteryeung111
    @peteryeung111 Рік тому +1

    Just when I thought it was difficult to raise and support my child😳

  • @DashCamSerbia
    @DashCamSerbia 3 роки тому

    I just have a scissor jack and 4 foldable 2 leged stands with a pin. Not really possible for me to put the stands on the jacking point.

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  3 роки тому

      Thank you for checking out the video. If you need auto parts go to: 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-Now

    • @dumbeezy5480
      @dumbeezy5480 2 роки тому

      Then buy something else

    • @DashCamSerbia
      @DashCamSerbia 2 роки тому

      @@dumbeezy5480 The jack failed, of course. I have 6 foldabe 3 leged jack stands now, and I will buy a hydraulic jack too.

  • @AD-vu1ln
    @AD-vu1ln 2 роки тому

    Hey man Do you have to remove the tires to change sway bar links? I know you theres a video where the tires are taking off.

    • @dumbeezy5480
      @dumbeezy5480 2 роки тому +1

      Don’t be dumb. Just remove them.

    • @AD-vu1ln
      @AD-vu1ln 2 роки тому

      @@dumbeezy5480 yes thanks Ive gotten them swaybar links swayed out and replaced plus, my shocks. Thanks for getting back to me.

  • @LA-ff6zk
    @LA-ff6zk Рік тому

    Where to put the jack stand wasn't explained fully.

  • @joshuarobinson2233
    @joshuarobinson2233 5 місяців тому

    Being safe is empirical when lifting your veerical

  • @MaverickHistorian
    @MaverickHistorian Рік тому

    Pop question: how many Rs are in the word "Vehicle"?

  • @TrickOrTreatAZ
    @TrickOrTreatAZ 3 роки тому +1

    Do a video that shows getting a Focus ST on 4 jack stands lol

    • @1AAuto
      @1AAuto  3 роки тому

      Sounds like a fun one LOL. Thank you for checking out the video. If you need auto parts go to: 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-Now

  • @leoandjessicabocaya8391
    @leoandjessicabocaya8391 4 місяці тому

    I’m confused.. what is veerihcule?😅