You may, in some cases, exceed the maximum lift capacity of a floor jack because there is a built-in safety margin, and the vehicle will be resting on jack stands during the repairs.

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Exceeding the maximum lift capacity of a floor jack is dangerous and can lead to equipment failure, personal injury, or damage to the vehicle, regardless of the vehicle resting on jack stands during repairs. Safety margins are not meant to be exceeded.

You May, in Some Cases, Exceed the Maximum Lift Capacity