Kawasaki KRX Vehicle Lift Guide
Safely lift your Kawasaki KRX using the AGM Manual Jack Sport. Tested on a real vehicle during real trail repairs.
Estimated Read Time: 1–2 Minutes
Quick Answers
★★★★★ Preferred Rear Lift: Trailing arm just in front of the triangle gusset
★★★★★ Preferred Front Lift: Upper control arm below the lower shock bolt
★★★★☆ Alternate Rear: Rear chassis rail under the engine
Avoid: Sloped trailing arm sections, unstable ground, poorly aligned lift points, and lifting without two points of contact.
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 Manual Jack Sport.
• 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 Manual Jack Sport 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. Little trail ninjas, those things.
• 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 just in front of the triangle gusset.
Why
• Preferred rear lift point for the AGM Manual Jack Sport.
• Easy to access from the side of the vehicle.
• One of the flatter rear suspension surfaces on the KRX.
• The triangle gusset helps act as a stop for the lifting pad.
Watch Out
• Stay on the flatter portion of the trailing arm.
• Avoid the more sloped, slippery section of the arm.
• Kick the jack base inward so it sits under the load.
Trail Tip
Use two points of contact: one at the lifting pad and one where the jack body rests against the arm.
Alternate Rear Lift
Lift Here
Rear chassis rail under the engine.
Why
• Useful if the trailing arm is not accessible.
• Provides a frame-based rear lifting option.
• Allows access to rear suspension components during certain repairs.
Watch Out
• Position the jack all the way back against the radius rod.
• Keep the jack tucked in tight to the vehicle.
• Set the collar so the lifting pad points toward the center of the vehicle.
Trail Tip
Keep the cam handle close to the radius rod so it can lightly contact the suspension without binding as the vehicle rises.
Preferred Front Lift
Lift Here
Upper control arm directly below the lower shock bolt.
Why
• Preferred front lift point for the AGM Manual Jack Sport.
• Located near one of the flatter front suspension surfaces.
• Provides a controlled lift when the pad is fully engaged.
• Keeps the jack clear enough for tire removal.
Watch Out
• Push the jack all the way in so the pad fully contacts the lift point.
• Keep the jack base away from the tire.
• Confirm good contact before continuing the lift.
Trail Tip
Because the upper arm sits farther inboard, take the extra second to make sure the pad is fully seated before lifting.
Common Mistakes
• Lifting from the sloped section of the trailing arm.
• Forgetting to create two points of contact.
• Positioning the jack base too close to the tire.
• Losing the washers behind the lug nuts.
• 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 Manual Jack Sport?
For most repairs, use the rear trailing arm and the front upper control arm.
What is the best rear lift point on a Kawasaki KRX?
The preferred rear lift point is the trailing arm just in front of the triangle gusset.
What is the best front lift point on a Kawasaki KRX?
The preferred front lift point is the upper control arm below the lower shock bolt.
Can I lift the rear of a Kawasaki KRX from the chassis?
Yes. The rear chassis rail under the engine can be used as an alternate rear lift point when the trailing arm is not accessible.
What socket sizes do I need for a Kawasaki KRX tire change?
The KRX lug nuts use a 17 mm socket, while the AGM Manual Jack Sport 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.
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