Jack stand points for removing rear axel - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

JayDubBlazer · 03-27-2015, 08:53 PM

So I am removing my rear axel to rebuild my 43 year old axle. I was under there yesterday trying to place my jack stands and couldn't find a good place to put them that would still allow me to take my axle off. I have four jack stands but none of them reach the frame. How best to stage these, but still allow me to remove the axle.

Thanks,

Wes

**leddzepp** · 03-27-2015, 09:09 PM

I'd get some bigger jackstands to reach the frame.

**special-K** · 03-27-2015, 09:46 PM

x2. I always keep small for under axle and large for under frame on taller trucks. I place stands under frame in front of leaf spring mounts or same area on coil spring trucks

bronze 72 super · 03-27-2015, 11:47 PM

I have three sets that I use. My largest are rated for 3 tons plus, these are tall ones for putting under the frame, just forward of the axle. I always put a floor jack under the center section to lower the axle. This method works good for me. If you can't get the height block the stands up with good 2x6 blocks. Always have a helper there too.

03-27-2015, 08:53 PM	#1
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,885	Jack stand points for removing rear axel So I am removing my rear axel to rebuild my 43 year old axle. I was under there yesterday trying to place my jack stands and couldn't find a good place to put them that would still allow me to take my axle off. I have four jack stands but none of them reach the frame. How best to stage these, but still allow me to remove the axle. Thanks, Wes __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

03-27-2015, 09:09 PM	#2
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,008	Re: Jack stand points for removing rear axel I'd get some bigger jackstands to reach the frame. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

03-27-2015, 09:46 PM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,858	Re: Jack stand points for removing rear axel x2. I always keep small for under axle and large for under frame on taller trucks. I place stands under frame in front of leaf spring mounts or same area on coil spring trucks __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-27-2015, 11:47 PM	#4
bronze 72 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rufus Oregon Posts: 1,187	Re: Jack stand points for removing rear axel I have three sets that I use. My largest are rated for 3 tons plus, these are tall ones for putting under the frame, just forward of the axle. I always put a floor jack under the center section to lower the axle. This method works good for me. If you can't get the height block the stands up with good 2x6 blocks. Always have a helper there too.



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