Racing Jacks & Jack Stands

The first step in using car jack stands is placing them next to the vehicle in the approximate location of where they will be put once the vehicle is in the air. Next, safely and carefully lift the front or rear of the vehicle with a standard / race car jack slightly higher than the jack stand height you need to complete your repair or project. Next, move the vehicle jack stands into the correct position, and raise the saddle / ratchet bar to the desired height. Once the jacks are in the desired height (equal for all sides) and in the correct position under the vehicle, slowly lower the floor jack until all of the vehicle weight is resting on the floor jacks. Monitor the standard or racing jack stands to make sure they do not move and that all corners on the jacks stand base are resting on the floor so that they will not tip over. If you need to lift the other end or side of the vehicle, do that next, using the same method. When your repair or project is complete, raise the floor jack so that the vehicle is slightly higher than the jack stands. Then lift up on the locking handle on the jack stand, which will cause the ratchet bar to slide down and provide more room to remove it from under the vehicle. Then carefully lower the vehicle down. Complete the other side or end in the same manner.

The best resource on where to put automotive jack stands under your truck or car is the vehicle owner's manual. This will show you the correct positions to prevent injury to you or damage to the vehicle. If you do not have an owner's manual, contact your local dealership or research a reputable resource online that you can trust for the correct answer.

Vehicle jacks (stands), like floor jacks (to lift the vehicle), need to be rated for more than the weight of the vehicle they will be supporting. Jacks are weight-rated either individually or per pair. If you do not know the weight of your vehicle, check the owner's manual for the "curb weight" in the specifications or on the door or door jamb on the driver side. The "GVWR" weight will also be shown, which is the maximum weight, including passengers, gas, cargo, etc. The curb weight will be the most accurate weight, providing nothing additional has been added to the vehicle to make it heavier than when it left the factory. It can never hurt to have automobile jack stands rated for more weight, so a heavier duty set is always a good decision to make when you are narrowing down options.

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