What Jack and stand to get for my '04 Ram 1500 Short Bed V6?

You will need a full set of metric and imperial sockets for any work on vehicles. You don't need an impact wrench.

Videos that show the job. Basically, you jack the car up and sit on stands or blocks. You undo all the mounts and you raise the motor to get the mounts in.

You really need the car on a lift or tall jack stands to do this. You will need a full set of hand tools, a good hydraulic floor jack, a set of Jack stands (AKA Safety Stands) and a 1.5 Ton bottle jack. Raise the front of the car as high as possible and unbolt the old mounts from the engine and engine cradle, then Carefully using the bottle jack (put a piece of wood on the plunger of the jack to avoid damage to the oil pan) raise the engine off the mounts and remove them, and reverse install new mounts, time about 2-3 hours to do the repair.

place the trolley jack under the front cross member . (The big bit that connects the side frames under the sump). Lift as high as possible and place the jack stands under the chassis ( moulded rails ) where the sub-frame meets . Then place the trolley jack under the rear diff and lift as high as possible Place the jack stands under the chassis at the front of the springs or track rods By using these positions you will have the cabin securely jacked up with all the wheels free to remove or to work on. Before going under try rocking the vehicle hard to ensure that it will not move off the stands.

There are car ramps that give enough clearance to be able to remove tranny from beneath vehicle. Most jack stands are too short for same. in the past I have had to do this, and with car not moving, required jacking truck up jjust to get ramps in place under tires. not fun but possible.

first, I would use jack on one side of car then put it on jack stands, then go and jack other side up and put it on jack stands, just the way I would do it

It is easier to take the bed loose and pick up the bed. there is 8 bolts and the gas filler neck too take loose.first you open up the gas door, and around the gas cap there will be 3 7mm screws then under the truck the 15mm bolts are on top half of the frame.these bolts are spaced from front to rear on bo th sides of the bed.then look at the rear of the truck, behind the bumper. you will find a plug that goes to the taillamps. unplug that connector .4 or 5 guys move can pick that bed up and just move it backwards,over the tires.if you dont have the manpower then take a big floor jack and position a 4x4 about 1/ 1/2 ft long. stand the 4x4on the jack saddle, and jack up the bed.pay close attention to the gas filler neck and other things, while going up. just go slow, up and down. you will need someone to watch the filler neck when you go back down

The best place to try and lift is on the lower control arm as close to the tire as you can get the jack. If you are going to be working under the car then be sure to use a jack stand or some blocking to supprt the car in addition to the jack. If you are outside on the ground then be sure to place a piece of plywood under the jack stands. This prevents them from sinking.
If you want to lift the entire front end jack one side at a time and block it as you go. Do it in stages until you get the height you want. If one side is too high then the car will slide sideways as you jack the other side up. This is one of the reasons I prefer blocking to jack stands. Hope this helps.

You got it. No other short cut. You may want to look at pulling front clip. You can leave in radiator and condenser. And usaually less bolts. Wiring harness and body mounts at core and a few fender bolts. Good luck.

Put it on the fame just behind the front wheels and set your stands to land on the sway bars.Do this for each side.

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Before any service is performed, carefully check the following:

• Be sure the vehicle is properly centered and secured on stands or a hoist.
• If the vehicle has antilock brakes, depressurize the system according to the procedures given in the service manual.
• Disconnect the battery ground cable.
• Front brake pad replacement begins with removing brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir. If this is not done, the fluid could overflow and spill when the pistons are forced back into the caliper bore, possibly damaging the painted surfaces.
• Replace the cover.
• Discard old brake fluid.

• Raise the car. Make sure it is safely positioned on the lift.
• If you don't have a lift, use a jack and jack stands.
• A handle on the jack is moved up and down to raise part of a vehicle and a valve is turned to release the hydraulic pressure in the jack to lower the part. At the end of the jack is a lifting pad.
• The pad must be positioned under an area of the vehicle's frame or at one of the manufacturer's recommended lift points.
• Never place the pad under the floorpan or under steering and suspension components, because they can easily be damaged by the weight of the vehicle.
• Always position the jack so that the wheels of the vehicle can roll as the vehicle is being raised.
• Never use a lift or jack to move something heavier than it is designed for. Always check the rating before using a lift or jack. If a jack is rated for 2 tons, do not attempt to use it for a job that requires a 5-ton jack. It is dangerous for you and the vehicle.
• Safety stands, also called jack stands, are supports of various heights that sit on the floor. They are placed under a sturdy chassis member, such as the frame or axle housing, to support the vehicle.
• Once the safety stands are in position, the hydraulic pressure in the jack should be slowly released until the weight of the vehicle is on the stands. Like jacks, jack stands also have a capacity rating. Always use the correct rating of jack stand.
• Never move under a vehicle when it is supported by only a hydraulic jack. Rest the vehicle on the safety stands before moving under the vehicle.
• The jack should be removed after the jack stands are set in place.
• This eliminates a hazard, such as a jack handle sticking out into a walkway. A jack handle that is bumped or kicked can cause a tripping accident or cause the vehicle to fall.
• If you use support stands on asphalt, put a piece of thick plywood or a steel plate under the stands.
• Remove its wheel assemblies.

• Inspect the brake assembly.
• Look for signs of fluid leaks, broken or cracked lines, or a damaged break rotor. If a problem is found, correct it before installing the new brake pads.

• Loosen the bolts and remove the pad locator pins.
• During servicing, grease, oil, brake fluid, or any other foreign material must be kept off the brake linings, caliper, surfaces of the disc, and external surfaces of the hub. Handle the brake disc and caliper in such a way as to avoid deformation of the disc and nicking or scratching of the brake linings.
  
  
  
• Lift and rotate the caliper assembly from the rotor.

• Remove the brake pads from the caliper assembly.

• Fasten a piece of wire to the car's frame and support the caliper with the wire.
• When a hydraulic hose is disconnected, plug it to prevent any foreign material from entering.

• Check the condition of the locating pin insulators and sleeves.

Art courtesy of Delmar - Thomson Learning.

• Place a piece of wood over the caliper's piston and install a C-clamp over the wood and caliper.
• Tighten the clamp to force the piston back into its bore.