Jackstand position under a jeep
 

The factory manual specifically mentions not place jackstands under
the axle tubes of a Jeep Grand Cherokee. Can someone explain what is
the issue? The axle seem like an ideal location for lifting the jeep
at the front, back or both.

So, should I place jackstands under the frame only?

Re: Jackstand position under a jeep
 

stilllearning wrote:
> The factory manual specifically mentions not place jackstands under
> the axle tubes of a Jeep Grand Cherokee. Can someone explain what is
> the issue? The axle seem like an ideal location for lifting the jeep
> at the front, back or both.
>
> So, should I place jackstands under the frame only?

All depends on what your trying to do.

Generally axle tubes are too weak to support the vehicles weight
and putting a jack under the diff can bend the weaker axles.

When I have to jack under the axle tubes I do so right next
to where the struts tie in. Otherwise it's frame with jack
stands under the axle tubes as support.

--
DougW

Re: Jackstand position under a jeep
 

stilllearning wrote:
> The factory manual specifically mentions not place jackstands under
> the axle tubes of a Jeep Grand Cherokee. Can someone explain what is
> the issue? The axle seem like an ideal location for lifting the jeep
> at the front, back or both.
>
> So, should I place jackstands under the frame only?

All depends on what your trying to do.

Generally axle tubes are too weak to support the vehicles weight
and putting a jack under the diff can bend the weaker axles.

When I have to jack under the axle tubes I do so right next
to where the struts tie in. Otherwise it's frame with jack
stands under the axle tubes as support.

--
DougW

Re: Jackstand position under a jeep
 

stilllearning wrote:
> The factory manual specifically mentions not place jackstands under
> the axle tubes of a Jeep Grand Cherokee. Can someone explain what is
> the issue? The axle seem like an ideal location for lifting the jeep
> at the front, back or both.
>
> So, should I place jackstands under the frame only?

All depends on what your trying to do.

Generally axle tubes are too weak to support the vehicles weight
and putting a jack under the diff can bend the weaker axles.

When I have to jack under the axle tubes I do so right next
to where the struts tie in. Otherwise it's frame with jack
stands under the axle tubes as support.

--
DougW

Re: Jackstand position under a jeep
 

stilllearning wrote:
> The factory manual specifically mentions not place jackstands under
> the axle tubes of a Jeep Grand Cherokee. Can someone explain what is
> the issue? The axle seem like an ideal location for lifting the jeep
> at the front, back or both.
>
> So, should I place jackstands under the frame only?

All depends on what your trying to do.

Generally axle tubes are too weak to support the vehicles weight
and putting a jack under the diff can bend the weaker axles.

When I have to jack under the axle tubes I do so right next
to where the struts tie in. Otherwise it's frame with jack
stands under the axle tubes as support.

--
DougW

Re: Jackstand position under a jeep
 

On May 9, 8:37 pm, stilllearning <shahs...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> The factory manual specifically mentions not place jackstands under
> the axle tubes of a Jeep Grand Cherokee. Can someone explain what is
> the issue? The axle seem like an ideal location for lifting the jeep
> at the front, back or both.
>
> So, should I place jackstands under the frame only?

Do you have the aluminum center section D44? If so, the issue is that
that center section is weak so Jeep warns agains supporting the
vehicle at that point.

Re: Jackstand position under a jeep
 

On May 9, 8:37 pm, stilllearning <shahs...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> The factory manual specifically mentions not place jackstands under
> the axle tubes of a Jeep Grand Cherokee. Can someone explain what is
> the issue? The axle seem like an ideal location for lifting the jeep
> at the front, back or both.
>
> So, should I place jackstands under the frame only?

Do you have the aluminum center section D44? If so, the issue is that
that center section is weak so Jeep warns agains supporting the
vehicle at that point.

Re: Jackstand position under a jeep
 

On May 9, 8:37 pm, stilllearning <shahs...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> The factory manual specifically mentions not place jackstands under
> the axle tubes of a Jeep Grand Cherokee. Can someone explain what is
> the issue? The axle seem like an ideal location for lifting the jeep
> at the front, back or both.
>
> So, should I place jackstands under the frame only?

Do you have the aluminum center section D44? If so, the issue is that
that center section is weak so Jeep warns agains supporting the
vehicle at that point.

Re: Jackstand position under a jeep
 

On May 9, 8:37 pm, stilllearning <shahs...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> The factory manual specifically mentions not place jackstands under
> the axle tubes of a Jeep Grand Cherokee. Can someone explain what is
> the issue? The axle seem like an ideal location for lifting the jeep
> at the front, back or both.
>
> So, should I place jackstands under the frame only?

Do you have the aluminum center section D44? If so, the issue is that
that center section is weak so Jeep warns agains supporting the
vehicle at that point.

Re: Jackstand position under a jeep
 

nrs wrote:
> On May 9, 8:37 pm, stilllearning <shahs...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>> The factory manual specifically mentions not place jackstands under
>> the axle tubes of a Jeep Grand Cherokee. Can someone explain what is
>> the issue? The axle seem like an ideal location for lifting the jeep
>> at the front, back or both.
>>
>> So, should I place jackstands under the frame only?
>
> Do you have the aluminum center section D44? If so, the issue is that
> that center section is weak so Jeep warns agains supporting the
> vehicle at that point.

Same with the D35 in the ZJs

--
DougW