Jack Stands Could Be ALL You Need!! [DIY Tutorial]

[@joerivs80]

Seems so basic but you know what? It’s one of those things you don’t know until you know. We’ve all got to learn how to do things. No one is born knowing anything. Not all families have a garage and a dad or uncle who know how to work on vehicles so not everyone has had the chance to learn young. A few years ago if you didn’t know how, you taught yourself, which led to many who got hurt or worse. Today we have UA-cam and UA-cam is a valuable learning tool for so many things it’s crazy. Thank you North Ridge 4x4 for posting such a simple video but one that’ll help many who haven’t had a chance to learn in the past. You guys rock.

[@josephhoward4010]

Absolutely! My dad has now joked w me to drive down to visit him to repair his pickup after I've done a bit of work on my JKU. I try to not go to the mechanic anymore if I can avoid it. Seems like most things can be done by one's self with a good set of tools. After buying a floor jack now I can use that to work on swapping the front shocks and replacing breaks. No need for 3 separate trips to the mechanic

[@SubashCanapathy]

this video is gold. gives the regular joe some confidence to tackle jeep suspension, wheel and oil changes by themselves. thanks for doing this Northridge4x4

[@northridgenation]

Glad to hear it!

[@luigidamelia9614]

The best description on lifting and jack points I've ever seen!!!

[@mikebushert594]

Rotating the wife's Jeep Wrangler tires. Got the 3 ton Arcan, jack stands and now the knowledge to correctly and safely change the tires without damaging myself or the vehicle. Thanks.

[@northridgenation]

Glad it helped Mike.

[@sQriLLah]

Thanks for this detail on the lift points!
First-time JL owner and first lift to swap out wheel n tires.

[@northridgenation]

Glad to help!

[@aacar4095]

Great video! On front, if you have 2 jacks (I always have a couple around) you can just jack up both at the same time, then set them down on the jackstands.

[@dougenyart9243]

I was learned this by my dad when I was 13 years old I am now 45 and the kids now days would rather learn this from someone else than a parent just blows my mind o ya we rotated the ties and checked the suspension

[@noah22261]

Sounds like you have a great dad. Not all kids now a days have great dads or let alone a dad at all

[@josephhoward4010]

​@@noah22261yup. Some of us didn't get the "luxury" of learning these things young.

[@michaelslack6891]

I used this method on my Trans Am for putting headers on. Thanks for your time and knowledge! Mike in DFW

[@minamusiklistor9319]

Greetings from Sweden. I'm greatful for this pedagogical video. Clear sound (many uses bad environment or lousy microphones) and video. Spot on I every way.

[@WreckedBrewery]

Thanks for this detail on the lift points and the comment about the jack stands! First-time JL owner here and didn't consider my jack stands may not be beefy enough. The ones I have are 2 ton and my jack is much smaller than what you used. I'd like to rotate my tires when the new Jeep hits 5k so this gives me time to prepare and grab beefier equipment for the job.

[@northridgenation]

The nice thing about the bigger jack and bigger jack stands is they will lift higher and easily support your Jeep at a higher height, making it easier to work on your Jeep.

[@Jbajapaca]

Hi,
Please! Tutorial for the correct points of the stand jacks on a 2017 jeep renegade. 🙏
Thanks
J

[@northridgenation]

If you are nearby, swing yours in and we'll do a video on it!

[@Scebey]

Thx for the valuable info. Seems basic but checking with the experts is always smart!

[@northridgenation]

Glad it was helpful!

[@newbwheeler9777]

This was a much needed fantastic video! Thank you!👍🇨🇦

[@pedroaguerrevere9118]

Thanks for this good video. Until now I was fear to place the jack under transmission(the pumkim) of my cj5 1977 thinking will damage the cap of trasmission. It driven me krazy front drum brakes pulling to a side and its better for checking brakes to stand all front wheels.

[@brightfalls6788]

THANK YOU! You covered everything!

[@gregoryhart304]

Great vidio absolutely what I needed thanks

[@northridgenation]

Glad it helped

[@dash1645]

by far one of the best tech vids I’ve seen!

[@notsure3331]

Okay so this is what it is video loved it extremely good informational but UA-cam apparently thinks your Jeep is an XJ Don't know why UA-cam thinks the video is related to what I'm asking looking for Jeep Cherokee XJ how to lift it up using a floor jack without damaging subframe that's all going to thumb your video up anyway

[@northridgenation]

These techniques will work with your XJ Cherokee too. Lift at the axles, place the jackstands under the unibody frame rails.

[@jeepjt6868]

Great vid, stay safe.

[@outdoorers]

For a safety video, I'm surprised that you didn't chock the front tires of the vehicle before lifting the rear.

[@northridgenation]

Good call!

[@roberthart4160]

Thank you!

[@patchesohoulihan949]

Can you leave the car jacked with the floor jack and then change the tires? Or do you need to release the floor jack and lower the car to the stand jacks?

[@jeffpeterson653]

And where do you put jackstands on the passenger side frame of a 2 door Rubicon?
Gas tank skid plate is in the way....

[@aacar4095]

Is it best to lift on the edge of the differential where the pan meets or in front of the differential on a flatter spot?
On the JK the gas tank, kind of butts up against the frame, which makes a little harder to get a jackstand on the frame itself I found.
In the front can you not just lift it right up by the differential or do you think it’s offset too much and you should do a little bit at a time like you showed?
I’ve always lifted the rear of my cars up by the rear differential if they’re rear wheel drive. People always say there’s gonna be issues, but I’ve never found it to be the case over the years. Maybe there’s a few cars that have issues I don’t know.
BMWs have a great center lift Point in the front so you just jack up the front there put your stands under the jack up the back by the differential and you’re done. Literally takes like five minutes. A little bit longer in the jeep :-)

[@northridgenation]

Don't lift direct from the edge of the differential IF it is resting on the edge of the cover.
It's tight next to the fuel tank, but there is still plenty of room.
Lifting just at the front pumpkin is a little too offset. It would be better to spend the extra couple minutes and do it side by side.

[@robertoller8637]

1. Thank you, I’ve been looking for the best garage jack setup for a wrangler and this is excellent. 2. What is the disadvantage of placing the floor jack under the pumpkin, jacking to the desired height, and then sliding both jacks in? Why increment on each side? Thank you!

[@northridgenation]

It's all about balance.
On the rear, with the centered diff, it is pretty easy to do that. Just make sure you use a floor jack that can support it.
On the front with the offset diff, it will lift the vehicle unevenly.

[@robertoller8637]

@@northridgenation awesome, thank you. Second TJ, first one I will service. It is easy to find videos on kit upgrades, but hard to find some of the basics, like how to properly use jacks. Thank you for the reply!

[@geofflau3002]

is a 1.5 ton not strong enough to lift the jeep without damaging the floor jack or it just take more pumping effort?@@northridgenation

[@lincolnmicrophonellc]

Thanks

[@billyrichardson9075]

Is there really a need to use 6 ton Jack stands on a Wrangler? I have 3 ton. My 2012 JK Rubicon supposedly weighs 4500lbs. A 3 ton jack stand could hold the entire vehicle’s weight with change.

[@northridgenation]

Weight wise, those are totally overkill. Safety factor-wise, they are about right.... 😎
We use them that big to be able to lift them higher up.

[@shemmeredith1462]

Noticed you didn't show placement of jackstand on the rear passenger side, when preparing for suspension work, could you do an edit to show the placement because on my jeep jl the gas tank skid plate is in the way and the jackstand is not really sturdy. Just curious on that and how to do it

[@northridgenation]

We place the jack under the frame, right next to the skid plate mount.

[@dustingeurts7649]

Didn’t specify where to put the jack in the front after the first pumpkin. So do I guess?….

[@northridgenation]

Under the axle tube or LCA bracket.

[@solowjumper]

Can I jack my wk2 from the front pumpkin and rear differential ?

[@northridgenation]

You should be able to.

[@skorpsaiyan2361]

Can I lift a 2016 JKU from the differentials as well or it is only for JL?

[@northridgenation]

Yes, you can lift it the same as a JL.

[@skorpsaiyan2361]

Thank you. Finally changed all the brakes and tire rotation myself! Thank you so much!! ​@northridgenation

[@dlmp70]

Thanks for the video.
Some people say that a the pumpkin should not be used at a jack point. I don’t know why. Is there any logic to what they say? Is using the pumpkin as a jack point perfectly ok on a Wrangler?

[@northridgenation]

Don't know why they would say that. The pumpkin is plenty strong to support the whole vehicle.
Now lifting the full rear end just using the centered pumpkin to lift the rear, your Jeep could be a little unbalanced, so make sure you are careful.

[@joellanoue3812]

Is this the same on a CJ? Frame is more narrow. Also, if leaving on stands for a couple weeks is the frame better option? Having wheels media blaster and repainted. Newbie here so more specific the better.
Thanks

[@northridgenation]

Yes, this would be the same for any vehicle with a frame. If you are just pulling wheels, we'd suggest putting the jack stands under the axles, as far out as you can.

[@erikcaldwell2913]

Would you use the same jacking locations in the front, on a tj? (Under the steering stabilizer)

[@northridgenation]

If it is solid enough, yes.

[@coucouj2781]

Is it ok to use the pinch weld?

[@northridgenation]

Frame is a lot more stout.

[@digitaldoc1976]

First off, thank you for the video. It told me what I needed to know, for safety. I worry about one thing and this is constructive criticism. I think that if you're making a video explaining the most common maintenance/repair action other than opening the gas cover and unscrewing the cap, then maybe it wouldn't hurt to explain why you put the stands on the axle for the two rear and driver's side front but NOT the front passenger side. Because maybe I saw it incorrectly. And, maybe others didn't see it at all. Just sayin', for those of us who need a video for the basics, consider being more detailed in describing that which you are doing. Why not have the stand on the front pass axle? Is the rear stronger because of a different drive shaft system? What could happen if the stand was placed on the axle by the wheel there?

[@northridgenation]

Thanks for the comment @Luke Knowles. Though I'm not understanding what you are asking. We have two jack stands under the front axle and two axles under the rear axle.

[@Lilcali99]

How high should I lift it for long term parking?

[@northridgenation]

That depends on where it is. If in a garage or other protected enclosure, just lift it enough for the tires to be off the ground. Set the jackstands under the axles, so that it is sitting at ride height.

[@JustMe-uk9fb]

Not even cloth or a 2x4 of wood.. this guy has stock diff covers mine aren't

[@Archfiend90210]

Would the same apply to a patriot?

[@northridgenation]

Yes, the process would be very similar.
Look in your owners manual for the OE recommended jacking points.

[@ronstachewicz4265]

JAck ! ZZZZZ

[@malekrhaddad]

So why are you lifting in steps as your jacking it up? Why not just lift in one step then put the stands on? Just curous....

[@northridgenation]

Taking smaller lifts will help keep the side loading on the jacks at a minimum.

[@atozproductions9660]

Don't ever use a Jack on an aluminum diff... Doh

[@northridgenation]

Both diffs in the JL are steel.

[@atozproductions9660]

@@northridgenation my fault

[@atozproductions9660]

@@northridgenation thought it was the d44a

[@northridgenation]

@@atozproductions9660 No worries AotZ, the aluminum diffs were in the Grands.
And you can still use a steel jack on them, just throw a rubber pad in between.

[@kaseykopplin8419]

Hilarious thats he is doing this next to a lift!

[@kaseykopplin8419]

Wow right over your head. The shot that shows him doing it next to a lift makes it hilarious. Not the topic.
Kinda like heres how your brush your teeth the manual way. But all the while your holding a electric tooth brush that simply off. Get it? Hilarious 😂

[@kaseykopplin8419]

Im just going head and say it. If your struggling on where to place jack stands. I would strongly recommend you pick a different hobby/project.
I mean come on, if you truly consider all the factors you can figure out where to place the stands.
You have deductive skills and time! Simply put vehicle is heavy, vehicle weight is supported by tires, tires are supported by axels, axels supported by frame. Deduction!

[@kaseykopplin8419]

@Tony Yes its true you start out knowing nothing. But from the moment your start learning you are taught problem solving and reasoning. Do you not remember the square goes in the square, triangle goes in the triangle and so on. I cannot help it people struggle with the basics. Now its been a long while but, they show this shit in drivers ed. Some of which most have to pay for.
God i hope your not American if your calling for more censorship.
STAY SOFT BROTHER!

[@maniacalmonster2293]

Ahhhhh! Cringe! Man put a piece of board in between your jack and the differential or something... :/ And I wouldn't recommend putting the jack stands in the area that are in this video if you have at all a rusted undercarriage. Of course the video would show a brand-new vehicle..
But really though how is this not general information and common sense? everyone should know how to do this 🤘🏼

[@n3tfury]

Your comment is cringe.

[@thomasmoore2356]

Thank you!

[@northridgenation]

Welcome!