Fluid film underside, dangerous to jack up vehicle after?

someone mentioned this in 2nd gen forum after changing a wheel recently,
and i thought about the same

dangerous slippery to jack the vehicle up like this?

solutions or input??

thanks

 

You should always place jack on a flat surface point when jacking any vehicle. Fluid film won’t have an effect on the jack slipping

 

…and never-never-never crawl under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Fluid Film or not!

 

Hu? What kind of jack are you using? What is your jack point? On a flat surface? Regardless. IMHO it is no more dangerious after FF than before.

 

yeah, do you offroad? i understand getting to a flat surface if possible, but anything other than flat surface + fluid film youre saying is an issue? just wondering how practical that notion is and thanks for your input

 

a bottle jack
i used to carry a farm jack with my 4runner w white knuckle offroad sliders but not i just have a semi stock trd offroad taco

 

oh for sure!!!!!
even if your not under it be careful with hands and body in case she throws your direction on a fall

 

If its sketchy I slide a tire under a solid point on the vehicle.

 

thats a good point and totally applicable with a fully oiled underside, or without!!! makes ya wonder if throwing a single jackstand is a bad idea even...

 

see the post above, looks pretty level to me

 

slick brake setup btw !!!! its a 4runner mod or something and you have to notch out a bracket?

 

It's a StopTech Big Brake Kit (BBK). 4 wheeling on long technical trails my stock brakes would fade. Scared myself a few times.

 

i believe it, that is scary. engine braking as much as possible

 

I was referring to the point in which you are going to Jack from on the truck.

 

the round axle? frame rails or lower control arms

 

Always use jackstands in addition to jacks. Chock at least two of the wheels left on the ground. Wood or cinder blocks will get you squashed. If your jacks appear to slip from undercoat or oil deposits, find a different jack point.

 

thank you and good points
so you carry a jackstand with you in your truck? maybe a smaller spare ac delco i could add to my kit, but i actually have used the method of throwing a wheel under the vehicle as well like someone mentioned. tough call, dont want to be carrying unnecessary weight ya know

 

Yessir. Picked up a harbor freight set from Craigslist for $15. Just barely tall enough.

 

Just wipe off the frame where you intend to jack the vehicle up. Touch up the coating later