Differential as lift point?

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Hello all,
I finally got myself a floor jack, and have a question for the group.
Is it safe to position the jack under the rear differential? The manual does not show it as being a recommended lift point, but it would sure be easy to use the differential as a lift point and then put jack-stands under the axle tubes.
Thanks for any info.
Tim

 

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Tim,I do it all the time. Just keep it off the edge of the cover so it doesn't get loosened up and leak.

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97 3/4Ton, 2WD, 5SP, #11 Plate, 14 Housing, AF942M Air filter, Gutted Cat, 4"From Turbo, Shortened Frame, Custom Bed, HEY FORDBOY POWERSTROKE THIS!

 

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Tim. I have always lifted the rear of my 3500 with a floor jack under the center section of the axle and then put jack stands under the axle. I have never had any trouble caused by doing this.

 

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Me three.

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98. 5 3500 QC 4x4, Driftwood/Mist Grey, 5 spd, 3. 54, 19. 5 Alcoa's, 245/70-19. 5 Michelin's, Ranchhand front bumper, Ranchhand rear bumper, Ranchhand toolbox, "Scotty Air", TST PowerMax2, Autometer Gauges, Centerforce clutch, Upgraded fuel lines (JRE and Aeroquip), MagHytec Diff Cover, PacBrake

 

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i don't know if you've looked closely, but if you 1) have a rear swaybar and 2) want to use jackstands, there really isn't any other option (at least not with the size of my jack and jackstands).

-dm

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2001 SLT dominantly valved ETH quadcab 4x4 dually
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It might not be a good idea if the truck is loaded,I do it all the time empty.

 

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Ditto.

 

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Thanks everyone,
I thought it would be OK, but wanted to check first.
Tim