I have a question about axle jacks. Here is my details

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) 6400 LBS

Front Axle rating 3600 LBS

REAR AXLE RATING 3806 LBS

The question is, I got a set of jackstands with a three ton capacity (6000 LBS)

Do I need a axle jack with a 6400 lb capacity of is using the ratings of each individual axle sufficient? EX. If the highest axle rating is 3806 will a 4000 lb capacity axle jack work?

Sears has a 2.5 ton on sale this week but I want to make sure I have sufficient lifting capacity and a safe working load.

So what is the answer. Keep in mind that with only one set I will only be lifting one axle at a time thus a 3806 axle capacity (at most)


a. 6400 lb or greater jack AND 4 ton capacity jack stands.

b. 6400 lb or greater jack/ keep current 6000 lb capacity jackstands.

c. Keep current jackstands, and get the 5000 lb capacity axle jack like I was planning.

d. Keep current jackstands and get a 4000 lb or greater axle jack.

Any ideas? Thanks!!


MAGIC84

 

Well the entire weight of the vehicle is not going to be on a single jack stand, so with that no it does not need to be "a. 6400 lb or greater jack AND 4 ton capacity jack stands."

I would say axle weight is a good method of determine what jack stand to use.

 

+1 schuster

 

i agree with them, but also keep in mind you are going to to have 2 jackstands per axle so the axle capacity is going to be split in half (approximately) to each stand so if you already have jack stands that are rated for over 2000 just use them and save you some money

 

The truck is 4600 lbs or so so if you divide that into 4 wheels you get only 1150 lbs per tire. One stand per wheel is fine staying under the limit so you only need jack stands that cover 1150 lbs rated. Now if you want to put the entire front end on one jack stand then you would need it to be rated at 2300 lbs. And if you put one jack stand under the whole truck then you need a rating of 4600 lbs to hold the load.

Now we know you are going to put only one jack stand under each wheel or frame so yours will be super fine.

The GVWR is completely different then actual vehicle weight. This "GVWR"is the load capacity for the entire truck under maximum load on each axel LOADED.

 

CASE CLOSED. I went with the 2 1/4 ton it had four major qualities.

1. Low price ($39.99)
2. Carrying case.
3. Carrying handle.
4. Lifting height of 15"

 

I like the ones with the insert pins to hold the jack position. I have a side ratcheting version that I simply don't trust. Any strong bump on the ratchet area could bring it crashing down. I have a friend on the DOC that had his father loose his life to a failed bumper jack.

IndyDurango

 

I see the facts on that.......

Seriously, why would you climb under a truck on a bumper jack. Thats just looking for it ...IMHO... ya know?

 

Christened the jack today for FRONT Brake Inspection. Two pieces of good news

1. Jack worked as advertised, of course jack stands were used too.

2. Brakes still in good condition. They are not even down to the corner angled in piect. Then looks like after that then you have the valley in the middle of the pad. I guess when it gets to that, then start monitoring closely. Either way I estimate about another month or two.

3. Duralast CMAX back to A/Z but they look good, and look like they will hold up. I will definitely re-purchase along with two rotors when it is time.

Thanks for the help


MAGIC84

 

Bumper jacks were the accepted standard for many years in the 70s and 80s.

IndyD