missionstreet Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 So I was looking to jack my front end up and grabbed the big cup floor jack. Used a 4 inch piece of 2x4 between cup and member DEAD center (I measured it). Stopped before wheels were barely off the ground as I had a feeling I should use a longer piece of wood (3x3x8). Did I possibly do any harm? How strong is it? Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onespiritbrain Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 If you're talking about the cradle, the piece that spans between the two front wheels and has the steering rack on top of it, then you don't need to worry. I always jack mine up right there with no wood at all.. metal on metal. If you're talking about the crossmember that supports the transmission then I don't know... since it is supporting more of the vehicle than just the front end, it could have warped it.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bax03SE Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Agree that it is fine to jack from the front crossmember that goes between the suspension. But I wouldn't use the radiator support that is further forward, just want to be sure that is what your calling the front crossmember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missionstreet Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 Yes, it spans between the two lower control arms, directly beneath the steering rack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johann_peralta Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 I've accidentally bent one by putting the jack directly onto it... no rust either. its fairly simple and won't hurt to spend a few minutes extra to cut a piece of wood to put in between the jack and the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saturn Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 That's the only place I jack on the front, never had an issue going metal on metal. I slammed the crossmember into a tree stump while 4wheeling once, barely dented the thing, still aligns fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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