Shocks + BB using stock jack?
09-13-2009, 06:27 AM
#11
JK Enthusiast
Why would you need bump stops if your not running hugh tires. you could always use washers and longer bolts to move bump stops. Um X2 the good jack stands. Buy you a cheap hydro jack will make it ten times easier. On my friends BB on his grand we used a 20ton jack. Dont ask, just a little over kill. But was no need to press down hard.
09-13-2009, 06:47 AM
#12
JK Newbie
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Tucson, AZ
Posts: 33
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
i did my 2.5 TF bb with the stock jack. 
It actually worked really well for popping the spacers into the holes. You do need least jack stands.
The stock jack will tire you out. I was hurtin the next day. If you can spring for a floor jack, just do it - you wont be sorry.
It actually worked really well for popping the spacers into the holes. You do need least jack stands.The stock jack will tire you out. I was hurtin the next day. If you can spring for a floor jack, just do it - you wont be sorry.
09-13-2009, 07:42 AM
#14
JK Enthusiast
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Chugiak, AK
Posts: 385
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Why would you need bump stops if your not running hugh tires. you could always use washers and longer bolts to move bump stops. Um X2 the good jack stands. Buy you a cheap hydro jack will make it ten times easier. On my friends BB on his grand we used a 20ton jack. Dont ask, just a little over kill. But was no need to press down hard.
09-13-2009, 12:37 PM
#15
JK Junkie
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: New France
Posts: 2,540
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
09-13-2009, 08:13 PM
#17
JK Junkie
I recommend this jack, from sears... I love it.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00950239000P?vName=Automotive&cName= Tools+%26+Equipment&sName=Lift+Equipment
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00950239000P?vName=Automotive&cName= Tools+%26+Equipment&sName=Lift+Equipment
09-14-2009, 01:14 AM
#18
minimum, get yourself a proper jack and 2 stands, the scissor jack that come with the jeep can easy hold the jeep, but can easily topple over when your pushing and pulling stuff under there. be safe and do it the correct way
09-14-2009, 10:09 AM
#19
JK Enthusiast
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Elkton, MD
Posts: 484
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
after my 2.5" bb there was no way I could jack up the front passanger side high enough to get a 33" tire off with the stock jack. I had to borrow the girlfriend's liberty and head out to walmart to pick up the tallest bottle jack they had. Now I keep that in the jeep with a block of wood incase I ever need to change a flat.
Since then I bought a nice floor jack and some TALLL jack stands.
I have no idea how the guys running 5+ inches of lift do it without a floor lift.
Since then I bought a nice floor jack and some TALLL jack stands.
I have no idea how the guys running 5+ inches of lift do it without a floor lift.
09-14-2009, 11:53 AM
#20
JK Super Freak
the lift doesn't change the distance from the axle to the ground the tires do. everybody is right on getting a good jack and stands but if you don't plan on changing to many tires you can make a sturdy base out of wood to put under the jack if you do have bigger tires. just remember the one that comes with it is just good enought to do the job and probably not that often.