If you need to remove a car from a jackstand, you’ll need to use four jack stands. Lifting a car with only two jack stands can cause the car to tip over and potentially roll away.
What You’ll Need
To lift a car using a jack stand, you will need the following supplies:
1. A jack stand
2. A jack
3. A wrench
4. A ratchet
5. Lubricant (optional)
6. Bolts and washers (if using a bolt-on jack)
7. Hammer and nails (if using a nail-in jack)
8. Chisel (optional)
9. Checkering tool (optional)
1. Park the car on a flat surface that can support the weight of the car. Make sure the area is clean and free from obstacles that could get in the way of the lifting process.
2. Jack up the front of the car using the jack stand, placing enough tension on the cable to hold it in place while you work. If using a bolt-on jack, thread the bolt through one of the holes in the base of the jack stand and draw it back until it stops against one of the drum brakes on your car; then tighten the bolt with your wrench (see photo). If you’re using a nail-in jack, find one of those pesky little bolts at home
How to Lift a Car Using 4 Jack Stands
If you have a car that is too heavy to move using normal lifting methods, you can try using 4 jack stands to lift the car.
1. Park your car in a safe location. Make sure that there is enough room for the jack stands to move freely around the vehicle.
2. Place the first jack stand at the front and rear of the vehicle. The height of the jack stand should be approximately shoulder height or higher.
3. Place the second jack stand on top of the first jack stand, so that both jacks are touching each other. The weight of the car should be evenly distributed between both jacks.
4. Adjust the angle of each jack stand until it is in an upright position. Make sure that each jack stand is level and perpendicular to the ground.
5. Hold onto the handles on each jack stand, and lift the car up using your body weight and your strength!
Tips for Safely Lifting a Car
To safely lift a car off of a jack stand, follow these tips:
1. Make sure the car is securely on the jack stand.
2. Use a secure grip on the car’s bumper or frame.
3. Keep your back straight and lift the car slowly and steadily from the ground.
4. Be careful not to apply too much pressure to the car or its components.
Conclusion
When lifting a car, it is important to use the right equipment. If you don’t have the right tools, you won’t be able to complete the job successfully and may even injured yourself in the process. To lift a car using four jack stands, you will need four sturdy jack stands, a ratchet wrench with at least 1/2 inch of handle length, and Pliers or Wire Cutters. First make sure that your parking lot is level by checking for any bumps or dips. Next, loosen all of the wheel nuts on each side of the car using your wrench. Make sure not to over-tighten them as this can cause damage to the rim or wheel hub. Next tighten each wheel nut about 2 turns more than it was before. Mark each nut with a pencil so that you can easily identify them when reusing them later on (you’ll also want to do this if you ever have to remove and replace one of these wheel nuts while the car is still attached). Finallyattach one end of your ratchet wrench chain to one of the wheel nuts on one side of the car and attach another end of your chain to another wheel nut on opposite side of vehicle (make sure both ends are secured with Pliers or