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| Where to place floor jack; Newbie needs advice | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Nov 30 2013, 11:28 AM (1,484 Views) | |
| TSTheBeav | Nov 30 2013, 11:28 AM Post #1 |
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I hope this isnt too simple but where is the best placement for the floor jack front and rear? Thanks in advance for any help!!! |
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| Memphis metro | Nov 30 2013, 01:35 PM Post #2 |
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Oil pan under the front. Gas tank on the rear. Just kidding. These are the two you do not want to use. Maybe someone will come along with some pictures for you soon.
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| Deleted User | Nov 30 2013, 02:06 PM Post #3 |
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I use the points where the control arm attach brackets are located. You can jack in the rear from the center. There is a point that looks fairly obvious in front of the fuel tank. Anywhere under the frame rails will work, but put a 2x4 between the jack and frame rail and jack to spread the load, otherwise, your jack will damage the frame rail. All bets are off if your chassis is rusted. |
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| Old Man | Nov 30 2013, 02:44 PM Post #4 |
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Just in front of the rear fender wells and just in back of the front fender wells on the frame rail is a thicker raised part. That is the factory "jacking points" |
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| Coche Blanco | Nov 30 2013, 02:46 PM Post #5 |
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Troll Certified
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On the floor.
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| Memphis metro | Nov 30 2013, 04:42 PM Post #6 |
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| fireflyin | Nov 30 2013, 08:18 PM Post #7 |
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i jack where there is a bolt like oldman n geo glenn said that is a strong part of the frame is where bolts are located |
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| TSTheBeav | Dec 1 2013, 11:37 AM Post #8 |
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Thanks for the support DOH! I have been using the placement that Big Rhino shows just wasn't sure it was strong enough. |
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| Johnny Mullet | Dec 1 2013, 12:29 PM Post #9 |
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Fear the Mullet
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If the car is rusted, NEVER jack up by the rad support or the rocker panels. |
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| Memphis metro | Dec 1 2013, 12:47 PM Post #10 |
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If it is that rusty, do not jack it up at all. Just call the junk man to come get it. Of course, never trust just a jack when crawling under the car. Use jack stands. |
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| Johnny Mullet | Dec 1 2013, 02:55 PM Post #11 |
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Fear the Mullet
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So I should junk The Magnum Metro then? Core support is rotted out. |
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| mrchance | Dec 1 2013, 04:53 PM Post #12 |
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Blucifer's owner - Brad
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Blucifer has no Rad/core support. Deer #2 cracked it, by the time #5 came along, it came all the way off. front sway bar helps the front stay together... Rust free car. I've only got 140k on it that way in 6 years...
Edited by mrchance, Dec 1 2013, 04:55 PM.
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Just kidding. These are the two you do not want to use. Maybe someone will come along with some pictures for you soon.


7:39 PM Jul 10