Jacking after lift...and one more question

psinsyd · **Posted:** Wed Nov 08, 2006 10:53 pm

Hey everyone,

Just wondering how everyone is jacking up their KJs after lifting them. Found out tonight that my KJ is too high for the Crapsman jack to use the recommended jack points. Kinda puts me in a bind for that second set of wheels and tires. Really don't want to have to buy another jack, but I gotta do what I gotta do, I guess.

Also, while under the KJ tonight, I noticed the smallest of dents (and I mean SMALL) in the rear lower control arm on the passenger side towards the front. The corners are still intact and not affected. Just wondering if that should be of concern or not. I'd say the dent is about the size if not smaller than a dime or penny.

Thanks!!!!

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Wed Nov 08, 2006 11:13 pm

What kind of jack do you have? A floor jack? Or some bottle jack? Just keep some pieces of 2x6's in the jeep and put them under the jack. I never jack from the stock points anyway. I just use the front skid plate.. :wink:

Thats with a floor jack though. With the stock jack in the jeep, ive got to use some wood under it(that Ive yet to put in the jeep, lol)..

psinsyd · **Posted:** Wed Nov 08, 2006 11:13 pm

Ok, so I found this link in the newbies forum.

http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/vie ... hp?t=13099

So for the rear, it's the bottom of the pumpkin, and for the front it's the crossmember that is towards the back of the front diff, correct?

psinsyd · **Posted:** Wed Nov 08, 2006 11:14 pm

Jeepjeepster wrote:

What kind of jack do you have? A floor jack? Or some bottle jack? Just keep some pieces of 2x6's in the jeep and put them under the jack. I never jack from the stock points anyway. I just use the front skid plate.. :wink:

Thats with a floor jack though. With the stock jack in the jeep, ive got to use some wood under it(that Ive yet to put in the jeep, lol)..

Yeah, it's a Craftsman floor jack. It's got pretty high lift, but not high enough! I was thinking about the wood idea too.

Thanks, man!

Tokyojoe · **Posted:** Wed Nov 08, 2006 11:15 pm

Take pics of those dents and post on here.

Skyjump136 · **Joined:** Tue Jul 05, 2005 6:50 pm **Posts:** 1633

You'll either need a new jack or take a 2x4 along with you to place under the stock one.

As for the dents...shouldn't be a problem at all. With serious off roading your lower control arms will get VERY banged up. If you just have a couple small dents it is probably nothing to worry about.

psinsyd · **Posted:** Wed Nov 08, 2006 11:16 pm

Tokyojoe wrote:

Take pics of those dents and post on here.

Ok. There's just the one small dent. May not be until tomorrow that I get the pic taken.

psinsyd · **Posted:** Wed Nov 08, 2006 11:18 pm

Skyjump136 wrote:

You'll either need a new jack or take a 2x4 along with you to place under the stock one.

As for the dents...shouldn't be a problem at all. With serious off roading your lower control arms will get VERY banged up. If you just have a couple small dents it is probably nothing to worry about.

Thanks a ton, Skyjump. I was wondering if it was worth worrying about when they look pretty exposed come time when I give up my "wheelin' virginity"!

:lol:

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Wed Nov 08, 2006 11:20 pm

I used the engine cross member before the skid was put on..

Jack stands go in the stock lifting notches.. :wink:

psinsyd · **Posted:** Wed Nov 08, 2006 11:25 pm

Sweet, thanks for taking the time to post the pics! Since your Jeep has already been floating once, it would be sweet to Photoshop out the jack and make it look like the cat is lifting the KJ!!!

:lol:

2006KJSPORT4x4 · **Posted:** Thu Nov 09, 2006 12:06 am

That cat is in all of his pics i think....really cool...my cat is scared of the outside, i might be able to get her in my Kj but then who knows if she'll poo or pee b/c of being scared... :shock:

psinsyd · **Posted:** Thu Nov 09, 2006 12:08 am

RockyMtEditionKJ wrote:

That cat is in all of his pics i think....really cool...my cat is scared of the outside, i might be able to get her in my Kj but then who knows if she'll poo or pee b/c of being scared... :shock:

LOL!!! I HATE when that happens! My dog is like that. She loves being outside, but get her in the car and she knows something's up! It's just hammer down to get to the vet/groomer before any accidents! LOL.

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Thu Nov 09, 2006 12:15 am

RockyMtEditionKJ wrote:

That cat is in all of his pics i think....really cool...my cat is scared of the outside, i might be able to get her in my Kj but then who knows if she'll poo or pee b/c of being scared... :shock:

Haha, my cat likes being in pics! Thats for sure.. Its a guy too, not a girl.. I guess thats why he was checking out my jeep.. Since shes a girl and all. But why does it have Nuts hanging off the rear diff? :lol:

2006KJSPORT4x4 · **Posted:** Thu Nov 09, 2006 12:51 am

I was referring to my act...which is of the female variety....but not sure why there are nuts hangin off the rear diff?? Maybe they like to drag in the mud??

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Thu Nov 09, 2006 12:59 am

RockyMtEditionKJ wrote:

I was referring to my act...which is of the female variety....but not sure why there are nuts hangin off the rear diff?? Maybe they like to drag in the mud??

Haha, I knew you were referring to you "cat." not to sure what and "act" is.. Maybe a new breed? :lol:

Youve seen the nuts, right? And yes, they like to drag along on the rocks and such.. :roll:

psinsyd · **Posted:** Thu Nov 09, 2006 1:03 am

Jeepjeepster wrote:

RockyMtEditionKJ wrote:

Youve seen the nuts, right? And yes, they like to drag along on the rocks and such.. :roll:

That's GOT TO hurt!!!

:lol:

Tokyojoe · **Posted:** Thu Nov 09, 2006 9:36 am

I take my cat with me when I drive back to Ohio. Last time, I let him roam freely and it wasn't a problem. I placed the back seats down, put down plastic trash bags and placed his litter box down. Most of the time, I just keep him in his carrier and he sleeps.

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