Where do I place a 3 ton floor jack?

[aqs789]

I wanted to change my brake pads but I don't know where to place the cup of my 3 ton floor jack. My repair manual says not to place the jack on the rear differential. So where do I put it? I'm also not sure where to put it in the front too. There is a place to put the factory jack which came with my x, but it doesn't look big enough to support the cup on the 3 ton floor jack. Please assist

 

[madmike]

I lift mine atleast once a week on the rear and front end. my repair manual says not to drill, cut, or modify like ten things that I have done, some times you have to use common sense instead of reading all the safety stuff.

 

[JDraper]

I usually put mine in the center of the u-bolt plate to lift the rear of mine. Then I put jackstands under the axle as close to the u-bolt plates as I can. On the front, you can use the edge of the a-arm to jack up the vehicle. I usually then put a jackstand right under the other edge of the a-arm, or two jackstands under the main frame crossmember (one on each side so the vehicle is stable).

ALWAYS USE JACKSTANDS OR OTHER SUITABLE SUPPORTS WHEN WORKING UNDER A VEHICLE. Do not rely on the jack for support.

 

[yob_yeknom]

On the floor... duh!
Sorry, couldn't resist.

Finding a place to lift the Explorer can be a bi-atch sometimes, especially the front. I use the same lift points as Jeff metioned though, and haven't had any problems.

 

[aqs789]

Thanks for the quick advice

 

[01EB5.0]

In the front i just lift in the center on that big cross member that goes right in front of the front axle..then place a jackstand on each of the tabs in front where the stock jack is supposed to go. then in the rear I try to jack the axle itself, but if i can't get to it i jack under the black plate where the shock connects to. good luck!

 

[mike12345678691]

I lift from the rear diff.

 

[TarHeel085]

i lift mine in the rear by the trailer hitch and the frame leaf spring mount. in the front i just lift from the crossmember.

 

[Dan Whitaker]

In the garage

But seriously do like JDraper says and use those jack stands. If also like to lave the jack under where I lifted the vehicle if it is not in the way. This way I dont have reposition the jack.
One last thing
NEVER USE CINDER BLOCKS!!!