Jack Stands on SubFrame Connector
Is it okay to put the jack stands on the subframe connector? I want to get some more room downthe center of the car, and just putting the stands on the front crossmember only give about 1-1/2 feet of space between them.
Also, what is the proper technique to getting all 4 wheels off without any problems? Which end should go up first. I have read someone that brought the rear up haf ay, then the front full, then the rear end to match. Does this sound right? Thanks, Sean |
RE: Jack Stands on SubFrame Connector
anyone?
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RE: Jack Stands on SubFrame Connector
Ive jacked up cars from the front first, from the rear first, never given any thought to it and never seemed to make any difference... Ive put jack stands under the frame, rear end, control arms, subframe conns, you name it...
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RE: Jack Stands on SubFrame Connector
ORIGINAL: ajaibr Ive jacked up cars from the front first, from the rear first, never given any thought to it and never seemed to make any difference... Ive put jack stands under the frame, rear end, control arms, subframe conns, you name it... Always ensure your jack stands will support the weight you are putting on them... and I always leavemy hydraulicjack near where I am working under the car-not supporting anything -but just in case the jack stands fail. You can never be too safe when working under a car. My dad had a grease pit put in his garage - unfortunately he's about a 14 hour drive from my house. Martin |
RE: Jack Stands on SubFrame Connector
Here are the recommended jack points from Ford.
Notice how the rear end pumpkin is NOT one of them. ;) [IMG]local://upfiles/69445/33A5417CA6634CAF8D79AA64ABEB8E63.jpg[/IMG] |
RE: Jack Stands on SubFrame Connector
ORIGINAL: 157db Here are the recommended jack points from Ford. Notice how the rear end pumpkin is NOT one of them. ;) Martin |
RE: Jack Stands on SubFrame Connector
ORIGINAL: mhconley ORIGINAL: 157db Here are the recommended jack points from Ford. Notice how the rear end pumpkin is NOT one of them. ;) Martin the axle tubes are notaffixed goodenough to the pumpkin to support the vehicle weight. ;) |
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The axle tubes aren't affixed good enough to support the vehicle weight? I've never heard that one... LOL
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RE: Jack Stands on SubFrame Connector
Think about it for a spell.
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ORIGINAL: GidyupGo Think about it for a spell. response and by the time I posted you had said the same thing. ORIGINAL: ajaibr The axle tubes aren't affixed good enough to support the vehicle weight? I've never heard that one... LOL Apply some mechanical physics to it. The weight of the vehicle is normally on the two springs that are way out towards the ends of the axle tubes near the tires where the weight is transfered to the ground. Not much leverage there to effect the axle tubes where they go into the pumpkin. Not take that weight thats equally divided up between the two rear tires and applyall of itto the center of the axle assembly and there is a chance the axle tubes will bend down under the load and greater mechanical advantage from the spring mounts being so far out on the tubes. ;) |
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