New member, with a question about safety. Working under the SUV? Jacks, jack stand.

Roadblock1945 · 06-20-2011, 11:00 AM

Just picked up a 2002 Ford Explorer XLT.

Previous to this Explorer XLT, I have a Mitsubishi that was practically a toy car!. I could remove the transmission and carry it over to my bench. Removing the engine was a one man job too!

This is my first SUV. Comparatively speaking, thing things BIG. I had an 1987 Ford Ranger 4x4 back in the day but that thing was up high enough that jack standard or ramps were NOT needed.

Anyway I'm a little nervous about getting under it and I would like some safety suggestions for raising it up and not dying!

I have a decent 2.5 ton SUV jack so I'm good as far as getting it up but here are the options I have for keeping it there.

I have some old school sold steel ramps. I don't know what they are weight rated for but I got them from my friends dad and he owned a big 2500 series 4x4. They are much higher quality then any of the current shit you see at most auto stores so those seem OK.

I also have a pair of 3 ton jack stands and a pair of 6 ton jack stands.

I assume if I were to just jack the SUV up and put it on all four jack stands, level, that would be safe correct? My have a good solid cement floor in the garage with no signs of cracking. Normally I would only jack up one side or the front or back but I need it to be up and level because I'm changing fluids in the transfer case, and the front and rear end.

*albi1cnobi1* · 06-20-2011, 11:14 AM

With everything you've mentioned you'll be fine. You've got the safety aspect covered quite well.

*1ATony* · 06-20-2011, 12:12 PM

Welcome to the side. You can support it on ramps or jack stands.

**BrooklynBay** · 06-22-2011, 08:43 AM

Welcome to this forum! I feel more comfortable when I use ramps than jack stands as far as support, and stability. Either way, always block the rear wheels, and use the emergency brake.

06-20-2011, 11:00 AM	#1
Roadblock1945 Wannabe Elite Explorer Grand Rapids, MI 2002 Explorer XLT Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 12 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	New member, with a question about safety. Working under the SUV? Jacks, jack stand. Just picked up a 2002 Ford Explorer XLT. Previous to this Explorer XLT, I have a Mitsubishi that was practically a toy car!. I could remove the transmission and carry it over to my bench. Removing the engine was a one man job too! This is my first SUV. Comparatively speaking, thing things BIG. I had an 1987 Ford Ranger 4x4 back in the day but that thing was up high enough that jack standard or ramps were NOT needed. Anyway I'm a little nervous about getting under it and I would like some safety suggestions for raising it up and not dying! I have a decent 2.5 ton SUV jack so I'm good as far as getting it up but here are the options I have for keeping it there. I have some old school sold steel ramps. I don't know what they are weight rated for but I got them from my friends dad and he owned a big 2500 series 4x4. They are much higher quality then any of the current shit you see at most auto stores so those seem OK. I also have a pair of 3 ton jack stands and a pair of 6 ton jack stands. I assume if I were to just jack the SUV up and put it on all four jack stands, level, that would be safe correct? My have a good solid cement floor in the garage with no signs of cracking. Normally I would only jack up one side or the front or back but I need it to be up and level because I'm changing fluids in the transfer case, and the front and rear end.

06-20-2011, 11:14 AM	#2
albi1cnobi1 Elite Mountaineer South Jersey 99 Mountaineer V6 4x4 Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,247 Vehicle Specs	With everything you've mentioned you'll be fine. You've got the safety aspect covered quite well. __________________ Al 99 Mountaineer 4.0 SOHC. TT/Warrior Shackles, 2" BL, 32x11.5/15 BFG A/T's, Rancho 5000's, Supplemental HHO Generator(out for cell redesign), Electric Fan Conversion, AVM Manual Lockout Hubs, Dual Battery System, Gibson cat back exhaust. EATC Mod. BW1354 swap, finally done! My 4405 To 1354 Swap Thread Support your own economy, Buy American, all of our jobs depend on it.

06-20-2011, 12:12 PM	#3
1ATony EF Vendor mass Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 3,567 Vehicle Specs	Welcome to the side. You can support it on ramps or jack stands. __________________ Tony 1A Auto Parts Call Me Direct 1-866-403-3393 Ford Explorer Parts

06-22-2011, 08:43 AM	#4
BrooklynBay Aerostar Forum Moderator Brooklyn, NY 88 89 93 95 96 Aerostars Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 45,688 Vehicle Specs	Welcome to this forum! I feel more comfortable when I use ramps than jack stands as far as support, and stability. Either way, always block the rear wheels, and use the emergency brake. __________________ My list of useful threads. My photo gallery. My product reviews. My list of items for sale. Aerostar owners thread. Aerostar parts work in Explorers, Rangers, and Bronco II thread. History of the Aerostar thread. Aerostar Forum. New Members Forum. Ford/Lincoln/Mercury Forum.