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Old 04-29-2009, 06:58 AM
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I need to put my GT on jack stands this weekend to install a MGW shifter and paint the calipers. Where are the recommended position points to place the jack stands to avoid any damage to the undercarriage?
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Old 04-29-2009, 07:02 AM
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I believe the Owners Manual has some warnings about locations where NOT to use the stands. I have both stands and ramps and I've yet to use the stands on the Stang. At ~$50, a pair of Rhino Ramps is a great investment but stands will work fine if you pay attention to the manual.
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I put mine at the pivot point of the lower control arms where they meet the front subframe..
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Last time I put my car up on jack stands I located them just behind the lift point on the four corners where the tabs are to change a tire.
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Old 04-29-2009, 07:48 AM
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You guys are sh#t out of luck!
You need a master degree to put cars on jack stands nowadays.

Annoy an owner of said degree: Jack up your car from the pumpkin...
Fun.
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Old 04-29-2009, 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by pascal
You guys are sh#t out of luck!
You need a master degree to put cars on jack stands nowadays.

Annoy an owner of said degree: Jack up your car from the pumpkin...
Fun.
Pumpkin jacker!!!!
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Originally Posted by Ato
Pumpkin jacker!!!!
I is guilty, I know it.
Think of all the axles I bent in 30 years!
I keep Ford in business...

In all seriousness, it could be a pain to jack these cars up when they're lowered and you don't have a low profile jack.
I do like the idea of the built in saddle the FR500C car has under the rocker panels, in te middle.
I want to duplicate this but I've been lazy lately...

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Old 04-29-2009, 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by pascal
I is guilty, I know it.
Think of all the axles I bent in 30 years!
I keep Ford in business...

In all seriousness, it could be a pain to jack these cars up when they're lowered and you don't have a low profile jack.
I do like the idea of the built in saddle the FR500C car has under the rocker panels, in te middle.
I want to duplicate this but I've been lazy lately...
That is a cool idea, beats the hell out of those flat tabs.
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That 500C is really low.
I had to jack it up to slide my lift posts under it. PITA.
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My floor jack doesnt even fit under my car.. but i have the cervini body kit.
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