Lifting the Front End with a 1 1/2 ton

[mobiledynamics]

I'm in my weekend getaway.....2 Ton Suv. Have 1 1/2 ton Jack on Hand....+ Good Jackstands
Dare I try to lift the front a smidge, just heigh enough for slip in some jackstands for a Oil Change.

I would normally default to a higher rated jack - which I don't have on deck right now.

 

[Zewnten]

The whole vehicle weighs 2 tons? Probably too close to the weight limit of the jack for me to recommend. Why not grab some drive on ramps or make some from 2x6?

 

[Sumboodie]

Where is the issue?

Van weights 4k, jack can lift 3k. Gtg.

 

[kbeefy]

No problem. If it won't lift the entire front, just do one corner at a time.

 

[mike93lx]

A 1.5 ton jack is completely adequate to lift one end of a 2 ton vehicle. Even if it is 60/40 distribution, it's comfortably within the rating

 

[mobiledynamics]

It's also a HF 1 1/2 ton....which I'm slightly squeamish about ;- / > It's their all aluminum Brunnhoezel style one.
It should be fine....just need to slip the jacks under. Heh, had to get some GJ assurance

 

[TurnipTruck]

My 30 year old 1-1/2 ton floor jack just lifted one corner at a time of my 8200-lb Turnip Truck.

What are you lifting specifically?

 

[PCustoms]

If it lifts it, great (it will).

If it doesn't, the jack is undersized or worn out.

Never work under anything supported by just a jack.

 

[RTM]

I would try it, if it fails, do one corner at a time.

 

[mobiledynamics]

Looks like my Capri set is missing a stubby T55 but I'll make do