Floor jack and jack stand placement

Hello, I'm Danny.

Here is the information you requested.Here is a tutorial for you to view:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely

Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.

Hi,

What I have is for a shop lift. However, these are the lift points for front and real. Once lifted, try to place the jack stands as close as possible to the lift points. If you can't get them there because the jack is in the way, find a solid place on the subframe. Just make sure to position the jack stands in a manner that will support the vehicle. You want as much distance between them as possible for stability.

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2013 Kia Truck Sorento 4WD L4-2.4L VIN 6 (GDI)
Lift and Support Points
Vehicle Steering and Suspension Wheels and Tires Vehicle Lifting Service and Repair Procedures Lift and Support Points
LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS
Lift And Support Points

WARNING:
When heavy rear components such as suspension, fuel tank, spare tire, tailgate and trunk lid are to be removed, place additional weight in the luggage area before hoisting. When substantial weight is removed from the rear of the vehicle, the center of gravity may change and can cause the vehicle to tip forward on the hoist.

NOTE:
- Since each tire/wheel assembly weights approximately 30lbs (14kg), placing the front wheels in the luggage area can assist with the weight distribution.
- Use the same support points to support the vehicle on safety stands.

1. Place the lift blocks under the support points as shown in the illustration.
2. Raise the hoist a few inches (centimeters) and rock the vehicle to be sure it is firmly supported.
3. Raise the hoist to full height to inspect the lift points for secure support.

See pic 1

I hope this helps.

Joe

If I can jump in here because I have made a couple mistakes in the past in trying to jack up this type of vehicle. It would depend on what type of floor jack you have and what you are trying to do. If you lift from anywhere other then the lower control arm, you are going to have to lift it high enough to take the travel out of the suspension. If your floor jack does not have that much travel then you will not get the tire off the ground.

On the other hand, if you don't have a floor jack with a pad on it that will find on the lower control arm then it will most likely slip off when you start to get some height on the tire.

If it were me, I would prefer to jack this up at your point A that you labeled. Then if you can get the jack stand on another place of the lower control arm, that would be best. It will be the least amount of lifting that you would need to do and will keep the vehicle pretty level and limit the chance of it slipping.

Hopefully that helps. Thanks guys for letting me weigh in.

Hello again.

One thing I can't stress enough is safety. After you determine where you decide to mount the jack stands here is what I suggest: Whenever I mount a vehicle on a hoist or jack stands I would raise the vehicle a few feet off the ground to see how secure the vehicle is. I will go both to the front and rear of vehicle and rock vehicle to make sure the vehicle doesn't shift or fall off. Hope this helps and thanks again for using 2CarPros.

Danny-