Set the bare chassis on jack stands

~15 min1/5

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Watch out

Picking a cramped corner of the garage now creates a frustrating workspace later. Give yourself room — every front-suspension step from here on involves crawling around the frame.

Vehicle sitting in a workshop, doors open and interior lit. — Reference photo (Unsplash) — placeholder while Factory Five image permissions are pending.

Tools you'll use

4 jack stands

What to do

With the body off, set the chassis on four jack stands at a comfortable working height. You will be working at this height for weeks, so pick a level spot with room to walk all the way around the car, and enough overhead clearance to lower components in from above.