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hey guys, I was wondering what are the jacking/jack stand points on my 94 S15 Jimmy. The only parts that I'm confident to use right now are the spare tire jack points. Thanks!
 
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the entire frame works good
 
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S10s have lots. Anywhere on the frame is fine. There should be a front crossmember under the engine that will work. Just dont use the radiator support. Rear axle works fine too
 
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{snip} Rear axle works fine too
As long as you have a jack that is safe to cradle the tube...otherwise...slippage is possible.

Ive also heard never jack on the differential housing, stick to the tubes.
 
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Eff that, I always jack up the pumpkin.
 
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I have always jacked on the pumpkin as well. Never had an issue.
 
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Weird. Wonder why the people who've told me that did..
 
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yeah i always use the pumpkin too. you have an entire frame to jack wit too dont forget. the frame is normaly pretty solid
 
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i've never heard of that one either WolfPack.

besides the frame & diff, i've lifted off the LCA too. never had any issues-or slips.

it all comes down to how good of a jack you have. don't be trying to lift your truck with one of those 2 ton, 24" long jacks, they're just not stable. have a nice size 3 ton floor jack (or a sturdy set of ramps) for stability. even though your truck isn't low like qtips there, they make some nice low profile ones too.
 
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This works in a pinch!!! LMAO! Yes, I actually left it like this while I changed rear ends in NC!
 
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