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Old 08-12-2009, 01:31 PM   #1
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i need to change my brake pads wheres a good spot to jack the front of the car up?
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Old 08-12-2009, 03:08 PM   #2
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k member, control arm.. anything steel, really. cept the oil pan.
refrain from jacking underneath the unibody rail unless you really cant avoid it, it will bow fenders out, create problems with door alignments, etc..
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k member, control arm.. anything steel, really. cept the oil pan.
refrain from jacking underneath the unibody rail unless you really cant avoid it, it will bow fenders out, create problems with door alignments, etc..
Where is the unibodu rail?
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I beleive the frame rails are right below the door

If you can, use a piece of plywood b/n the jacking point and your jack, this will be easier on the car.

But then also be careful the jack is strong under the car so nothing moves.
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Don't forget to use jackstands as well.
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control arms best way to do it and a jack stand
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The "unibody rail" is the pinch weld right under the door. For most cars it is okay to lift a car there but a mustang (64-04) is a no-no. The new ones are designed to be lifted there like most cars nowadays.
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