Jacking up the 21 RTL?

[Okeefjr]

Just want to make sure where to place floor jack to lift the rear. I'm assuming the rear shock mount is the proper place. Front wheels are driven up on ramps.

 

[RICZ]

That's right, but have some sort of soft pad on the lift. Even a folded shop cloth will do.

 

[Mikey]

Or just forward of that shock assembly, stay close as you can!!! I don't like jacking on that hanger myself!!!

 

[Peteoz]

My workshop manual says NOT to jack under the shock, but just in front of it :thumbup:

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Just want to make sure where to place floor jack to lift the rear. I'm assuming the rear shock mount is the proper place. Front wheels are driven up on ramps.

As you can see LOTS of opinions on this ..... :agree: don't put jack under shock EYE, UNLESS you put a wood block that's larger than the mounting TABS.... I have always done the rear this way never had an issue ..... Mike :thumbup:

 

[RICZ]

Mikey, I stand corrected. Although using the lower shock mount is OK, even better is the aft end of the frame. It's flat and accessible.

 

[Mikey]

Mikey, I stand corrected. Although using the lower shock mount is OK, even better is the aft end of the frame. It's flat and accessible.

:thumbup: Thats where I put it!!!!

 

[RayBJ]

Ditto on the tail end of the frame.

 

[vito1943]

How about some photos showing the best place to use for jacking up the rear?

 

[RICZ]

How about some photos showing the best place to use for jacking up the rear?

Lay on the floor and you will see the frame. It's metal, maybe 5" wide and flat.

 

[Okeefjr]

I went on the frame just in front of the muffler. Jacked it up high enough to put a 14 inch 6 x 6 under rear tire. Then removed the jack so I had plenty of room.

 

[Mikey]

:2thumbs::2thumbs: