Using Jack Stands On Gravel

Question about using a jack and jackstands on gravel by anonymous not verified 12 apr 2014 i am basically forced to do it on gravel as the only level ground that is concrete is the parking lot down at the lake nearby and i d rather not have to go down there to do work on my truck.

Using jack stands on gravel.

If lifting the entire front or rear choose a jack point in the center of the front or rear suspension or frame. Jack stands are very inexpensive especially when it s your life that you are. Gives you something to roll the floor jack on. Get some decent jack stands.

Then slide your jack stand in from the side of the vehicle and line up the divot on the stand with one of your vehicle s pinch points which are located behind the tires on the. So put it in first gear or park and set the parking brake. But i d cut 3 4 pieces that are 6 larger on each side then the base of your jack stands. I use a full sheet of 3 4 a b or a c plywood sideways to the car ie.

This does five things. Make the board longer than the car is wide to allow the load to be spread out and chock the rear wheels tightly. If you have to work on gravel the plywood idea is a good one. If you must use jackstands on gravel use a single 2x12 to spread the load out between the two jackstands.

Working on gravel or grass can allow the jack stand to shift off the vertical and tip. Same for your floor jack use it on a long board or thick piece of plywood doubled up thickness. Jack up the vehicle using a solid jacking point leaving enough room for the jack stand to support the car. I guess i assume you are using jack stands.

How to safely setup jack stands on blacktop stone dirt posted. The 8 direction running side to side to set the jack stands on. October 6 2015 by. To use jack stands start by activating your vehicle s parking brake and jacking up the vehicle with a hydraulic floor jack so the tires are 2 3 inches off the ground.

Gives you a chance of finding that dropped bolt socket otherwise they just disappear into the gravel. If lifting just one wheel lifting just that corner of the vehicle is a good idea.