Jack stand points?

[Edgemann55]

Getting ready to do my transmission fliud change. Per my owners manual it says on 4X4 to jack at axles and in a shop manual to use front frame rails or frame rail by transmission support bracket. Where are you guys putting your jack stands on 3rd gen trucks.

 

[LRundberget]

Axles just under the spring perch. Could also be fine from the frame, but with a high 4x4, I doubt I will be able to get it much higher.

 

[Nate]

I don't imagine you'd need to jack up the truck unless you can't fit under there. My 2nd gen is tall enough... shoot I can almost sit under it!



I did some work on a 1500 the other day and I needed to lift it, my belly wouldn't fit under the skid plate even

 

[Edgemann55]

Thanks Big Norwegian,If I had to go to the frame I was going to need higher jack stands. Yo Nate I can change the oil and do the diffs without a lift but at 6'6' and 350lbs I want some breathing room when I drop the transmission pan. Thanks again for the heads up.