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Old 08-02-2007, 07:45 PM
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i got a 72 convertable and i just want to make sure i dont damaged anything when jacking it up to look/work on it. where is a good spot to jack it up frnt and rear and where do i not jack it up or put jack stands under?
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Old 08-02-2007, 09:54 PM
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I usually lift on the crossmember on front or the framerail just behind the front tire, on the rear the differential,shock plate or right in front of the leaf spring.
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Old 08-03-2007, 11:57 AM
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^ what he said plus use a cut off 2X4 to help distribute the weight a little.
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Old 08-03-2007, 02:53 PM
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thanks for the reply guys! i just wanted to make sure
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