So...I will be working on the rear of my CRD, replacing springs and shocks, and would like to take every possible precaution. I have a 3-ton floor jack, new 3-ton jack stands, and will chock in front of and behind the front wheels. But, I was thinking, shouldn't I drive the truck into my garage in 4WD? That way, when I'm in park, it's actually locking up the front wheels. I know the parking brake will be of no assistance, since it only affects the rear....

Thanks to anyone who would like to chime in...

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David T.
**DEAD**2005 CRD Limited 4X4 - Stone White **DEAD**
116,000 miles
RRO Rockfather Deluxe Lift (OME/KYB GR-2/RRO)
GDE Eco Tune
SAMCO Sport CAC Hoses
Hayden Fan Clutch
Updated Litens Serpentine Tensioner
European Graf Water Pump
Nitro Rear Diff Cover w/Lubelocker Gasket

With the wheel stoppers/chockes on the front wheel (both front and rear of front wheels is better), use some 6x6 or 4x4 if you need to and you should be fine. Safest if to put the Jack stands on the rear frame, and from a side, before remove any part or wheel, push the vehicle and see if it is firmly seating on jack stands and Jack. Pretty much I'd say you got it right epper:. Have fun!
P. S. Did you think to get an airlift? I think is cheaper than 2 Springs.

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2005 kj CRD, samco, suncoast tc, provent, Kennedy lift pump, GDE ECO full torque, 2nd gen filter head, 245/70/16 a/t tires, mopar light bar, fumoto oil valve, OEM Skid Plates, ARB Front bumper and HD OME, tru cool LPD47391 40k GVW tranny cooler (stock cooler delete), FF Dynamics e-fan and shroud, rocker arms replaced, HDS2 190F thermostat.

Just make sure it's Part Time 4wd so the transfer case is locked.

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05CRD: GDE Hot ECU & TCM tunes, Provent, Cat filter, Facet lift pump, TransGo kit, Florida TC, Samcos, stainless brake lines, HDS thermostat, Renegade light bar,
RL super sliders, Bilstein adjustables, Al's Gen 4.5 Arms, 235/85-16 Duratracs, DTT rear, Elocker front, EVIC+TPMS, Turbo timer, McNally pillar gauges, Weeks Stage II kit.

Cool...thanks for the input, guys. Actually, I'm installing a lift. Rear is done...front is getting close to done. Wow, what a job! Will be glad when it's over and I can enjoy the truck again. Doing a lift alone without a large tool collection makes for a pretty good challenge!!

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David T.
**DEAD**2005 CRD Limited 4X4 - Stone White **DEAD**
116,000 miles
RRO Rockfather Deluxe Lift (OME/KYB GR-2/RRO)
GDE Eco Tune
SAMCO Sport CAC Hoses
Hayden Fan Clutch
Updated Litens Serpentine Tensioner
European Graf Water Pump
Nitro Rear Diff Cover w/Lubelocker Gasket

Cool, yea, it sucks to start something and then stop to go to a parts store to get a tool you need or a part... This is why I started to get all kind of tools, but never have "everything" I need, lol...

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2005 kj CRD, samco, suncoast tc, provent, Kennedy lift pump, GDE ECO full torque, 2nd gen filter head, 245/70/16 a/t tires, mopar light bar, fumoto oil valve, OEM Skid Plates, ARB Front bumper and HD OME, tru cool LPD47391 40k GVW tranny cooler (stock cooler delete), FF Dynamics e-fan and shroud, rocker arms replaced, HDS2 190F thermostat.