What is the best way / jack to use to lift the truck for tore rotation?

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Tin Can Rap

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Manuel says no diff jack, but people do it all time

I believe that is due to the manual only taking into account using the oem jack behind the seat; not a 3 ton floor jack. I agree that diff jacking with factory jack would be trouble in terms of safety, but would it negatively affect the differential or rear axle?
 

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I always put a chunk of old 2X4 or something between the jack pad and the vehicle, Just to avoid damage to the paint/finish. My 3-ton floor jack used to have a rubber pad but it disintegrated long ago, as someone else said aluminum works too, but wood seems safest to the finish.
 

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I always put a chunk of old 2X4 or something between the jack pad and the vehicle, Just to avoid damage to the paint/finish. My 3-ton floor jack used to have a rubber pad but it disintegrated long ago, as someone else said aluminum works too, but wood seems safest to the finish.
I use hockey pucks.
 
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