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Can you remember the diameter at the top of the bottle jack? My 5 ton jack is only around an inch in diameter where it lifts.My two cents for what it's worth. I've never hesitated to jack under the diff on solid axles such as the 14bolt and have yet had an issue from it. Floor jack is preferred but I've used a bottle jack as well. Stay low and use appropriate means to support the load as soon as possible (stands, blocks, etc.).
Ditto, I'll be working (nose down) on an incline. Chocking will be thorough!I generally block the front wheels on the front side beforehand if I'm lifting the rear and readjust once it is lifted and stable. Once supported, I block both sides of the wheels for good measure (my driveway is also sloped). I've become much more safety conscious since getting married and starting a family. Don't want to leave them cleaning up pieces or getting hurt from my poor decisions.
I don't remember the size of the bottle jack since it's been several years. I primarly use a floor jack which still only contacts a small area given the shape of the housing.Can you remember the diameter at the top of the bottle jack?
why not jack it under the anchor plates?
PipesJust set the bottle jack on a creeper... easy peasy.