Before lifting...

[Toddd]

Do you need to put the car in neutral before lifting?

 

[Bushytails]

If you're lifting by the wheels, absolutely not - leave it in gear with the brake on. If you're lifting by the frame, I can't think it matters... the suspension won't be settled when you put it down, but that's not much of a problem.

--Bushytails

 

[FredRogers]

Usually the way to keep the car from rolling onto and crushing you while under it is put it in park with the parking break on

 

[Bushytails]

I was thinking he meant a large vehicle lift, not a jack.

--Bushytails