Jacking points

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Jacking points

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I have the standard Bilstein jack for raising the vehicle but it always makes me cringe when using even though it lifts the vehicle ok, my problem is that I am on uneven ground on gravel and the base of the jack moves as the weight loads on it.  I have other trolley jacks but do not want to place them in the wrong place and damage underneath the vehicle.  Ideally when lifted I then can put axle stands in place as an obvious added safety.  Have looked at WIKI but cannot find the ideal places to place both a trolley jack and an axle stands.  Any tips welcomed. 
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I jack up under the suspension arms and put the stands under the jacking points.
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Trolley jack under the cross members and then jack stand under the jacking points.

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Thanks guys, just the information I was looking for.  :ok
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