u/ClydeOutside

I know this has been asked before. I'm reading conflicting opinions about using the differential housing as a jack point.
I am shopping for tires for my 2018 Transit 150. I am running into a problem finding a shop capable of lifting at the recommended rear jack points. This particular tire shop said they can't lift it at the recommended points because my sidestep is in the way.

What's the general consensus of placing a floor jack directly beneath the differential pumpkin?

Ford Transit 150 3.7 RWD
Light-Weight Build

I've dreamt about it since I was a kid, and now I'm making final preps to start the drive next week. I am planning to enter Canada through North Dakota with Anchorage as my destination. I will be returning before weather turns bad.

My rear tires are ready to be replaced, and I'm looking for recommendations of the best tires, not only for the trip but also daily driving after I return.

I will mostly stay on the roadways as much as possible, occasionally driving into pulloffs or trailheads. I have no plans to drive over rugged terrain other than what is necessary.

After this trip, I will be using this van for highway driving.

I'm looking at the: Michelin Agilis CrossClimate 2, but I'm open to suggestions from anyone who has made this trip.

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