After all choices are a good thing.
Where to place floor jack on f150.
Most pro users can get away with 2 5 ton machines but repair shops usually opt for at least 3 tons to cover all the bases.
If you want to lift up your ford f150 it s a full frame vehicle so if you re doing the front wheels or a front side you can life the vehicle up by the frame and also put a jack stand under here.
1 5 ton steel jacks are taking a backseat in popularity to heavier duty 3 or 4 ton versions.
How to jack up your truck.
The best floor jack.
F 150 owner looking for the best floor jack by brett foote september 12 2017 whether you re on a budget or not there are plenty of great floor jack options on the market.
The massive aftermarket we enjoy as f 150 owners can be both a blessing and a curse.
The video above shows you where the jack and jack kit is located in your f 150 how to assemble the components of the jack kit and safety precautions to take when using your jack.
Most ford jack kits include the jack a jack handle and a lug nut wrench.
Place jack stands underneath the frame rail.
The next step is lifting the vehicle using the floor jack.
The local tire dealer jacked up the rear of the truck by the pumpkin the rear differential.
Most ford jack kits include the jack a jack handle and a lug nut wrench.
Yes this floor jack may be a bit more expensive than others on the market but the high quality features and construction make not just my favorite but also that of home based mechanics.
My ford f 150 owner s manual points out that there are certain jack points for the front and rear axles.
But do you really need that much capacity.
Jacking up your 1999 ford f 150 is can be dangerous if done incorrectly.
Lift via rear differential.
I had a puncture in the sidewall of a rear tire so the tire needed to be replaced.
Lowering the jack will also lower the axle until it reaches the bottom of its suspension.
Place the floor or bottle jack underneath the rear differential housing and lift the entire rear end of the truck that way.
If you are not sure where the jack points are you should consult the owner s manual of your vehicle.
This will provide all the relevant information and allows you to find the jack points to place your floor jack on.
Based on my own personal experience the best floor jack for an f150 has to be the arcan alj3t 3 ton quick rise aluminum floor jack view on amazon.
