Kawasaki KRX Vehicle Lift Guide

Safely lift your Kawasaki KRX using the AGM Scissor Jack. Tested on a real vehicle during real trail repairs.

Estimated Read Time: 1–2 Minutes

Quick Answers

★★★★★ Preferred Rear Lift: Trailing arm mount chassis tube

★★★★★ Preferred Front Lift: Front chassis tube along the side of the vehicle

★★★★☆ Alternate Rear: Rear chassis tube near the removable skid plate section

★★★★☆ Alternate Front: Lower control arm crossbar

Avoid: Unsupported skid plate areas, slick steel skid plates, angled suspension arms, unstable ground.

You're in the Right Place If...

• You have a flat tire on a Kawasaki KRX.

• You want the safest lift points.

• You're using an AGM Scissor Jack.

• You want to avoid damaging your vehicle.

• You want to get back on the trail quickly.

Flat Tire Repair

• The Kawasaki KRX lug nuts use a 17 mm socket.

• The AGM Scissor Jack uses a 19 mm or 3/4 inch socket, so carry both sockets.

• If using hand tools, loosen the lug nuts before lifting.

• Lift from the preferred lift point.

• Place a cooler, toolbox, spare tire, or similar size solid object under the vehicle as a secondary support.

• Remove the lug nuts, catching each one if possible.

• Watch for the washers behind the lug nuts so they do not disappear into the dirt.

• If a lug nut or washer falls into dirt or sand, clean it before reinstalling so threads are not damaged.

• Install the replacement wheel.

• Reinstall the washers and start every lug nut by hand.

• Tighten in a cross pattern.

• Torque to Kawasaki specifications whenever possible. If a torque wrench is not available, tighten with an impact gun to get you home.

Preferred Rear Lift

Lift Here

Trailing arm mount chassis tube running across the vehicle.

Why

• Preferred rear lift point for the AGM Scissor Jack.

• Uses a strong chassis tube instead of unsupported skid plate material.

• Easy to locate from the side of the vehicle.

• The 4-in-1 VersaLift head can cradle the mount for added stability.

Watch Out

• Do not lift from unsupported welded skid plate areas.

• Rotate the combo head so the tube sits in the trough.

• Confirm the flats of the head grab the trailing arm mount tabs before lifting.

Trail Tip

If the jack looks crooked, stop and square it up before lifting. Tiny adjustment now beats spicy trail drama later.

Alternate Rear Lift

Lift Here

Rear chassis tube just forward of the steel skid plate near the removable skid plate section.

Why

• Useful if the trailing arm mount is not accessible.

• Provides a chassis-based rear lifting option.

• Lets you lift only the side of the vehicle that needs repair.

Watch Out

• The rear steel skid plate is slippery and should be treated as a backup to the backup.

• Locate the tube just forward of the slick steel skid plate section.

• Confirm the lift head is registered on the tube before raising the vehicle.

Trail Tip

Lift from the side you are repairing so you only raise as much of the vehicle as needed.

Preferred Front Lift

Lift Here

Front chassis tube along the side of the vehicle.

Why

• Preferred front lift point for the AGM Scissor Jack.

• Allows the Scissor Jack to lift on a surface closer to parallel with the ground.

• Avoids the steep angles of most suspension components.

• Helps the jack lift straight up and down for a safer, more controlled repair.

Watch Out

• Register the chassis tube in the trough of the combo head.

• Confirm the lift head is fully seated before lifting.

• Avoid angled suspension arms when using the Scissor Jack whenever possible.

Trail Tip

Scissor Jacks like straight, controlled lifts. Side chassis tubes are your friend here.

Alternate Front Lift

Lift Here

Lower control arm crossbar.

Why

• Useful if the front side chassis tube is not accessible.

• The crossbar stays more aligned with the jack than the angled suspension arms.

• Provides a usable backup front lift point when positioned correctly.

Watch Out

• Use the trough of the combo head to register the crossbar.

• Pull the jack up against the inside of the front arm to create a second point of contact.

• Only lift the vehicle as high as needed for the repair.

Trail Tip

As lift height increases, suspension angles get steeper. Lift only high enough to remove the tire or complete the repair.

Common Mistakes

• Lifting from unsupported skid plate areas.

• Using slick steel skid plate sections before checking better lift points.

• Lifting from angled suspension arms with the Scissor Jack.

• Forgetting to create two points of contact on alternate front lifts.

• Starting lug nuts with an impact.

• Crawling under a vehicle supported only by a jack.

Trail Safety Checklist

✓ Move off the trail whenever possible.

✓ Park on level ground.

✓ Vehicle in Park.

✓ Four-wheel drive engaged if needed.

✓ Chock a tire if necessary.

✓ Use a secondary support before putting any part of your body underneath the vehicle.

Questions We Hear Most

Where should I lift a Kawasaki KRX with a Scissor Jack?

For most repairs, use the rear trailing arm mount chassis tube and the front chassis tube along the side of the vehicle.

Why shouldn't I lift from unsupported skid plate areas?

Large sections of the skid plate are unsupported. Lifting there can dent the skid plate instead of safely transferring load into the chassis.

What is the best rear lift point on a Kawasaki KRX with a Scissor Jack?

The preferred rear lift point is the trailing arm mount chassis tube that runs across the vehicle.

What is the best front lift point on a Kawasaki KRX with a Scissor Jack?

The preferred front lift point is the front chassis tube along the side of the vehicle.

Can I lift the front from the lower control arm?

Yes. The lower control arm crossbar can be used as an alternate lift point because it stays more aligned with the Scissor Jack than the angled suspension arms.

What socket sizes do I need for a Kawasaki KRX tire change?

The KRX lug nuts use a 17 mm socket, while the AGM Scissor Jack uses a 19 mm or 3/4 inch socket.

How do I safely lift a Kawasaki KRX on the trail?

Move to flat ground whenever possible, use the recommended lift points, chock a tire, and use a secondary support if you may need to work underneath the vehicle.