Proper Jack to use on Tahoe

[drick37]

Quick question, I've been using a 2 1/4 ton jack on my Tahoe with no problem until my neighbor informed me that my Tahoe curb weight is about 5500 lbs. I told him that since I was not supporting the entire vehicle on the jack that the 4500 lbs that it supports should be fine and I am using 2 1/4 jack stands, I NEVER support the whole vehicle, just one tire at a time while doing brakes. Should I get a bigger jack?

[roadrunner2]

Originally Posted by drick37

Quick question, I've been using a 2 1/4 ton jack on my Tahoe with no problem until my neighbor informed me that my Tahoe curb weight is about 5500 lbs. I told him that since I was not supporting the entire vehicle on the jack that the 4500 lbs that it supports should be fine and I am using 2 1/4 jack stands, I NEVER support the whole vehicle, just one tire at a time while doing brakes. Should I get a bigger jack?

NO.

GM doesn't even supply individual jacks in their vehicles to carry that much weight.

All you need to be is cautious when using your jack that it doesn't slip and/or cause damage.

I trust you are blocking the other wheels while the vehicle is up on the stands?

Think SAFETY FIRST.

[drick37]

Yes, I am. Thanks for the info.

Yes and safety first.

This forum is a great place for info.

[j cAT]

Originally Posted by drick37

Yes, I am. Thanks for the info.

Yes and safety first.

This forum is a great place for info.

as mentioned just look at what GM gave you , and compare with your jack..

you have the correct capacity...I however don't trust jack stands...also on pavement they mess the surface up...I prefer solid oak blocks...


I use 12 ton bottle jacks most of the time to jack up the truck/tahoe vehicles just because of the greater jacking height...

[CraigZerch]

I think you are fine, your neighbor is probably just overly cautious.