Floor Jacks
Choose a jack and jack stands by your vehicle’s actual weight, approved lifting and support points, clearance, and the height required for the job. The jack must lift the end or corner you’re raising, while the stands must support the vehicle after the jack is removed. Check the
Jack Stands
To inspect a jack or stand, check its rating, structure, locking parts, hydraulic system, and stability before every use. Remove it from service at the first sign of structural damage, unreliable locking, leakage, or uncontrolled movement. Confirm that its rated capacity suits the vehicle, follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and
Floor Jacks
The right floor jack is the one that fits beneath your vehicle, reaches an approved lifting point, raises it high enough for the job, and can be stored and maneuvered in your garage. Choose its capacity from the load it will support at one end, side, or corner—not from
Floor Jacks
To use a floor jack and jack stands safely, lift the vehicle only at the manufacturer-approved lift points, support it at the approved stand points, and never work underneath a car held only by a floor jack. Match both tools to the vehicle’s weight, prepare a firm, level
Car Maintenance
The safe home-repair setup is a suitable floor jack for lifting, plus properly rated jack stands or compatible vehicle ramps to support the car while you work. A floor jack is for lifting only: it can lose pressure, roll, tip, or be knocked out of position, so never rely