front jack points on Silverado 1999-2007

[wazzabie]

Is it safe to jack up on the lower control arm? I just want to raise the passenger front without causing any damage to the vehicle.

 

[4xcrazy]

2 or 4 wheel drive?

I lift the Avy under the engine crossmember, With the smaller made control arms, I'm not taking chances on bending or screwing something up.

Yeah it takes a bit more to lift and relieve suspension compression, but it's also a nice big platform for the jack plate to sit on.

Actually, I don't think it's the engine crossmember, but the one towards the front, I guess it would be the core support. It's a bit beefier than the older trucks it seems.

 

[Blue85]

I lift my 05 from the front suspension crossmember or the frame behind the front tire.

 

[63chevyll]

Yes you can lift it by the lower arm. The plastic skid plate is kinda in the way of the crossmember

 

[sweetk30]

the correct way to even check ball joints is to lift the lower control arm to hold the weight on the suspension . then you put a bar inder the tires and pry up and check for play .

so yes you can lift there if you need to . just done leave it sitting on there and work on the ride as the angle of the a-arm can make the jack or stand slide out . support the vehicle via the frame for best results.