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.
Where to place floor jack on f150.
How to jack up your truck.
Jacking up your 2006 ford f 150 is can be dangerous if done incorrectly.
The massive aftermarket we enjoy as f 150 owners can be both a blessing and a curse.
The next step is lifting the vehicle using the floor jack.
Lift via rear differential.
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.
After all choices are a good thing.
Jack up the vehicle using the floor jack.
Place jack stands underneath the frame rail.
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.
The best floor jack.
Most ford jack kits include the jack a jack handle and a lug nut wrench.
The local tire dealer jacked up the rear of the truck by the pumpkin the rear differential.
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.
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.
1 5 ton steel jacks are taking a backseat in popularity to heavier duty 3 or 4 ton versions.
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.
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.
Place the floor or bottle jack underneath the rear differential housing and lift the entire rear end of the truck that way.
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.
This will provide all the relevant information and allows you to find the jack points to place your floor jack on.
Jacking up your 1999 ford f 150 is can be dangerous if done incorrectly.
I had a puncture in the sidewall of a rear tire so the tire needed to be replaced.