Harbor Freight 1.5 ton jack too short to lift rear pumpkin for jack stands
10/14/14, 08:46 AM
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Harbor Freight 1.5 ton jack too short to lift rear pumpkin for jack stands
Hi Guys...I've seen most of the how-to videos out there and everyone jacks up the pumpkin so they can place both jack stands in the appropriate jacking points found in front of the rear wheels. Well my Harbor Freight 1.5 ton floor jack can't lift the rear high enough to get both jack stands underneath the rear jacking points...Is there a way to go about doing this without buying a longer floor jack that can lift higher? I've even used a piece of 2x4 in between the jack pad and bottom of the pumpkin and it's still does not raise the rear high enough. Note: I can't use the rear axle as I already have the Whiteline rear sway bar installed.
10/14/14, 08:52 AM
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I think the only way would be to get a new jack. I have the 3 ton low profile jack from harbor freight and it works fine for me. I also have a whiteline sway bar and watts link. I just put a 2x4 under the pumpkin and I can put the jackstands in front of the rear lower control arms or on the axles. Just have to wiggle the jackstands around so that their not touching the swaybar.
10/14/14, 08:59 AM
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I think the only way would be to get a new jack. I have the 3 ton low profile jack from harbor freight and it works fine for me. I also have a whiteline sway bar and watts link. I just put a 2x4 under the pumpkin and I can put the jackstands in front of the rear lower control arms or on the axles. Just have to wiggle the jackstands around so that their not touching the swaybar.
10/14/14, 09:21 AM
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Jack up one side at a time? 
that's how I do it, since my jack stands don't stay in place if i jack the car with the pumpkin. No matter what direction I place them, they start to tilt when I lower the car down from the pumpkin. They are 4-ton jack stands too...but when I do one side at a time and place them in the exact same position, it's stable
that's how I do it, since my jack stands don't stay in place if i jack the car with the pumpkin. No matter what direction I place them, they start to tilt when I lower the car down from the pumpkin. They are 4-ton jack stands too...but when I do one side at a time and place them in the exact same position, it's stable
10/14/14, 09:25 AM
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Jack up one side at a time? that's how I do it, since my jack stands don't stay in place if i jack the car with the pumpkin. No matter what direction I place them, they start to tilt when I lower the car down from the pumpkin. They are 4-ton jack stands too...but when I do one side at a time and place them in the exact same position, it's stable
that's how I do it, since my jack stands don't stay in place if i jack the car with the pumpkin. No matter what direction I place them, they start to tilt when I lower the car down from the pumpkin. They are 4-ton jack stands too...but when I do one side at a time and place them in the exact same position, it's stable
10/14/14, 10:04 AM
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Hi laserred38...I am willing to jack one side at a time...so how do you start? Example: Use your floor jack underneath the rear right jacking point (in front of rear right tire) and jack the rear right corner high enough to fit the jack stand where? Please advise...thanks.
10/14/14, 11:23 AM
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10/14/14, 11:39 AM
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Or you can spend $1300 and get this thing. If I had the spare cash, I would get it lol.
http://www.bendpak.com/Shop-Equipmen...k/BL-5000.aspx
http://www.bendpak.com/Shop-Equipmen...k/BL-5000.aspx
10/14/14, 12:04 PM
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Or you can spend $1300 and get this thing. If I had the spare cash, I would get it lol.
http://www.bendpak.com/Shop-Equipmen...k/BL-5000.aspx
http://www.bendpak.com/Shop-Equipmen...k/BL-5000.aspx
10/14/14, 12:19 PM
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I actually have the money...but I am holding it for the Whiteline Watts link...gotta figure out why I am procrastinating from hitting the BUY button...lol...thnks for the link, swervo...if I get this...I can be found 24/7 living in my garage...this would be the ultimate addition to my man cave!!!
10/14/14, 12:21 PM
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I actually have the money...but I am holding it for the Whiteline Watts link...gotta figure out why I am procrastinating from hitting the BUY button...lol...thnks for the link, swervo...if I get this...I can be found 24/7 living in my garage...this would be the ultimate addition to my man cave!!!
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I use the 1.5 ton jack from HF, and can get the rear axle plenty high to clear my jack-stands. For the F150, I use a 4x4 on its side (which nestles nicely on the jack platform) to get enough height for stands. I've had the back end up a number of times (LCA install, quad exhaust install, shifter install, etc.).
Is it the jack that looks like this?
PS- That quick jack looks awesome!
Is it the jack that looks like this?
PS- That quick jack looks awesome!
10/14/14, 01:05 PM
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I use the 1.5 ton jack from HF, and can get the rear axle plenty high to clear my jack-stands. For the F150, I use a 4x4 on its side (which nestles nicely on the jack platform) to get enough height for stands. I've had the back end up a number of times (LCA install, quad exhaust install, shifter install, etc.).
Is it the jack that looks like this?
PS- That quick jack looks awesome!
Is it the jack that looks like this?
PS- That quick jack looks awesome!
10/14/14, 01:07 PM
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I have four of the same, was lucky enough to pick them up for $59 each (coupon from some magazine). Keep one in my truck a couple in the race trailer and one in the garage. They rock
As for the pumpkin I took and cut two pieces of 2x10 about 24 inches long and screwed them together. The lift the car with the jack on top of the wood
As for the pumpkin I took and cut two pieces of 2x10 about 24 inches long and screwed them together. The lift the car with the jack on top of the wood
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I use the 1.5 ton jack from HF, and can get the rear axle plenty high to clear my jack-stands. For the F150, I use a 4x4 on its side (which nestles nicely on the jack platform) to get enough height for stands. I've had the back end up a number of times (LCA install, quad exhaust install, shifter install, etc.).
Is it the jack that looks like this?
PS- That quick jack looks awesome!
Is it the jack that looks like this?
PS- That quick jack looks awesome!
is this jack long enough to reach the k-member in the front??