Jacking points on k5

[wazzabie]

Where are all of the jacking points on the k5 blazer? I have the stock sticker for the jack so I know those points on the axle. Can I jack on the pumpkin of the axle? How about the frame? Where are good points? Can I jack at any axel point other then the U bolts area?

 

[dremu]

Assuming you're talking about your basic hydraulic scissor or bottle jack...

The frame is a lousy jack point, as when you crank it up, the axles just sit and the springs stretch a little. Assuming your truck is 4WD, then yep, the only particularly good jack points are the axles. (2WD trucks have IFS, so then you can use the crossmember or around the lower A-arms.)

Depending on the seat on your jack and its capacity, you may be able to jack the truck at the bottom of the differential, sure, or you may find it easier/safer/more convenient to jack at each outer edge of the axle, i.e. around the U-joints.

-- A

 

[dhcomp]

On these trucks, if you are smart, and it looks solid, jack from it.

Axles, differentials, frame.

 

[wazzabie]

how about right in the middle of the pumkin on the axle housing? Anyone jack from here? II just don't want to crack the axel pumkin.

 

[George_Pimpdaddy]

its okay to do so as long as you have the vehicle secured good at the other wheels and if your jack has a cup for it or not.

 

[dhcomp]

Ok to jack from teh pumpkin, but support it on stands afterwards. I don't jack from the pumpkin unless there are tires on the truck to catch it in case it falls

 

[dremu]

how about right in the middle of the pumkin on the axle housing? Anyone jack from here? II just don't want to crack the axel pumkin.

LOL. It'd take a hell of an impact to crack the pumpkin. Figure you'd have to suddenly drop the ass end of the truck a coupla feet onto something very solid, like, say, granite, to crack the diff.

As mentioned, with a cup type jack of appropriate capacity, it's fine.

And as with any lifting of a vehicle for service, FOR GOD'S SAKE DO NOT RELY ON THE JACK TO HOLD THE THING UP. Hydraulic jacks leak, even just bleed off a bit of pressure, at the most inopportune times, i.e. when your rib cage is underneath the lowest part of the vehicle.

As mentioned, use jack stands, of appropriate capacity, safely mounted. Jack stands do not belong on gravel, or worse, stacked on cinderblocks or random piles of lumber; they belong on flat, solid surfaces like paved driveways or at least dry, solid earth.



-- A

 

[Stomis]

A brand name hi-lift is your friend. Just keep jacking til the suspension droops all the way out