Where do you guys jack these things up? My former rig was higher, but had aftermarket engine skid that served as a center point for the front. Does a standard 2/3 ton jack have enough reach to do this on a Raptor? Just for garage maintenance?
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It is NOT safe or wise to "jack up by the pumpkin" or "the lower control arms"....IMO
It is NOT safe or wise to "jack up by the pumpkin" or "the lower control arms"....IMO
I know there was a warning in the manual on one of my trucks not to jack it by the pumpkin, I can’t remember if it was a Ford or Dodge. Many axles have the tubes pressed in to the center section and then rosebud welded in just a couple spots, making them relatively weak there since normally it doesn’t support weight. I still see many tire shops jack the rear there.
As for the lower control arms, they better be able to support the weight without issues, but they could be scratched or gouged. I use a chunk of rubber horse mat I cut to fit the top of my HF floor jack to prevent damage to LCA or the pinch weld jacking points on any vehicle I’ve had.
I usually jack from the frame, it’s plenty big and lots of it.Where do you guys jack these things up? My former rig was higher, but had aftermarket engine skid that served as a center point for the front. Does a standard 2/3 ton jack have enough reach to do this on a Raptor? Just for garage maintenance?