If you are mechanically inclined, it is relatively simple to know how to put a car on 4 jack stands. When I first learned how to do this, I felt like an auto mechanic prodigy. This article will walk you through the steps of putting your car up on four jacks and securing it with safety chains so that no one gets hurt when working under the vehicle.

It can be challenging to keep track of all these steps but don't worry! We've created a step-by-step guide for this process, so everything is clear as day. No experience necessary! Follow our instructions about how to use a jack so your car will be lifted off the ground, ready for work.

Before starting, you will need Things You Will Need for Putting Your Car on 4 Jack Stands.

Things required for Putting Your Car on Four Jack Stands

Here we will discuss all the accessories you will need to put your car on jack stands.

● The first thing you will need is 4 jack stands.

A tire Chock:

A tire chock you can place behind one of the front tires. It will make your car not move easily.

Axle stand:

The next thing you would need is an axle stand or just two cinder blocks and plywood if desired.

Floor jack:

The next thing you will need is a floor jack. Place the floor jack under one of your frame rails near where you will be working. The car should stay secure with the axle stands.

Method: How to Put a Car on 4 Jack Stands?

Now you have all the required things, so it's time to put your car on a four jack stand.

Ground level:

First of all, make sure your car is on level ground. It is essential as you do not want your vehicle to fall off the jack stands! Now, slowly raise one side of your car. Be sure that it is secure and start pumping the hydraulic lift correctly to go up evenly on both sides.

Once this level has been reached, follow these steps:

Proper inflation:

Check tires for proper inflation levels after every few pumps before continuing - If needed to wait until desired tire pressure achieved

Brick chock in front wheels:

Now place a brick chock in the front wheels. If they are still moving, then now it's time to put four jack stands under the rear axle. Once you have done a completely open hood or trunk lid, whichever comes first, find brake fluid reservoir and open it, then remove plastic cover for brake fluid reservoir.

Find Hydraulic lift system:

Now find your car's hydraulic lift system its usually on the passenger side of the vehicle in the front below the radiator area or pretty much anywhere around that area. If you can't figure it out, look at your oil filter location and go there to see if you have a hydraulic line going into the engine block somewhere. Then place one jack stand under each rear axle by using universal straps to attach them securely in place - Make sure they are placed correctly so as not to damage any vital components such as gas tank, etc.

Tighten the nuts:

Once both sides are secured with jacks, safely tighten all four nuts/bolts until secure but not overtighten. It could cause issues later when lowering down.

The vehicle should be held up securely by your jacks stands - Once you are satisfied, release the pressure slowly on each jack so it doesn't suddenly drop and cause damage.

Some tips to securely put a car on 4 jack stand:

Now here are some tips that you need to remember during this process of using jack stand :

Find someone help:

It's always a good idea to have someone present in case of any issues with your car while the jack stands are lifting it. But try not to get under the vehicle unless necessary as there may be sharp objects that cannot be seen, causing potential damage.

Wear gloves:

First, ensure you wear gloves when handling these jacks hydraulic floor jack or bottle jack - Jacks can become slippery if wet or oily, which could lead to injury.

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Use enclosed area:

If possible, do this in an enclosed area with no slipping hazards such as oil stains, loose gravel, etc. By doing this, all risk of the accident has been mitigated at least somewhat but even then, proceed with caution. You can also remove fence post with car jack if you need.

FAQS:

Q. Can you use 4 axle stands?

A. Yes! I have a set of four-axle stands that work great for my shop. They're made from heavy-duty steel, and they can support up to 1000 pounds each. The manufacturer recommends using them with larger vehicles like cars, etc.

Q. Can I leave my car on a jack stand overnight?

Absolutely not! Leaving your car on a jack stand overnight is dangerous because if the vehicle was to fall, it could hit you or someone else, causing severe injury. Instead, park the car in a garage or an appropriate parking spot.

Q. Is it safe to use 2 jack stands?

It might be okay to use 2 jack stands. But make sure you get the right ones for your car, truck, or SUV. I've been using two jack stands for years and never had any problems. It's always a good idea to have a friend help, though.

Q. Can you jack up both sides of a car?

If you want to lift up the front or back of your car, you can just put it on jack stands. If you are going to raise both sides at once, it's best to use a hydraulic floor jack and place wood blocks under the tires.

Conclusion:

Hopefully, we have helped you understand much better what is involved in putting your car on jack stands safely so that you can do it yourself if necessary. Remember, there are risks associated when doing something like this, so safety should always come first. Do not go under the vehicle unless needed for obvious reasons but even then, proceed cautiously after ensuring everything. Moreover, always try to get one of your friends to help lift the vehicle in an emergency.

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