Twisted Stang

garydahl · November 27th, 2008, 01:45 AM

My friend told me that I shouldn't have my S197 on jack stand because it will bend my Stang in the middle. I think that might be true with the older Stangs.
What do you guy's think?

usafimj · November 27th, 2008, 01:49 AM

Go punch him in the head....lol jk

beefmobile · November 27th, 2008, 01:50 AM

if it's on 4 stands, it should be fine, because it's supported on all points of the frame, not the middle....

Emay · November 27th, 2008, 01:56 AM

Putting a car on stands via the frame is just a bad idea in general. If you talking about raisng the car by the axle and control arms, that's no different than having it set on the ground.

These cars are more rigid as you mentioned over previous gens.. I just would be considerate of prolonged periods of time on stands in general..

The first winter I had my car it was on jackstands from November to March as I was working over the entire car basically. No issues from that..

garydahl · November 27th, 2008, 02:05 AM

axle in back and the front frame ?

garydahl · November 27th, 2008, 02:06 AM

Originally Posted by usafimj

Go punch him in the head....lol jk

I drink Beer with him ,is it still ok to punch him in the head?

usafimj · November 27th, 2008, 02:11 AM

Originally Posted by garydahl

I drink Beer with him ,is it still ok to punch him in the head?

Only if he buys you a beer after you punch him for his comment....lol jk

beefmobile · November 27th, 2008, 02:25 AM

Originally Posted by garydahl

axle in back and the front frame ?

no the LCA's (lower control arms) are the things that come down and are connected to the lower end of the front wheel hubs.

garydahl · November 27th, 2008, 02:44 AM

Originally Posted by beefmobile

no the LCA's (lower control arms) are the things that come down and are connected to the lower end of the front wheel hubs.

Im on the back end of the front frame

Jazzer The Cat · November 27th, 2008, 09:44 AM

Originally Posted by Emay

Putting a car on stands via the frame is just a bad idea in general..."

How 'bout and SN95 on ONE jack-stand

I agree with two-stands under rear-axle and the second set under frames up front. Not a fan of under the LCA's as they are connected to springs and not so stable.

Jazzer jackin' up his ride

Humphry · November 27th, 2008, 10:00 AM

Now this thread has me paranoid that I'm doing it wrong. Not the back so much as the front. Does this look ok?

Back:

Front:

GTPONY1 · November 27th, 2008, 10:30 AM

Looks fine to me....

I just pull mine out a little further, just before the lower control arm pivot but in the same area.

Emay · November 27th, 2008, 12:04 PM

That's a really secure way of standing the car Humphrey. The only thing I would worry about is if your leaving the car up for a long time (month or longer) is that you widen the stands up front.. There's room to suspend the car just a tad further to the sides. Thats a personal feel based on being under these things alot. Not that my way is better than this. I do the same on ocassion with my car because it's an entire production getting the car in the air just because of the cervini kit and lowered suspension.

catchtheroadrunner · November 27th, 2008, 12:31 PM

Originally Posted by Humphry

Now this thread has me paranoid that I'm doing it wrong. Not the back so much as the front. Does this look ok?

I'm with you, those front stands look a little close together. Any closer and you might as well just go with one.

Humphry · November 27th, 2008, 01:56 PM

Thanks for the comments, folks. Next time up I'll have the front spread the sides a little more. Glad this thread came up. I've never heard about the middle twisting before. Mine is never up for a month at a time. At least not yet.

scramblr · November 27th, 2008, 02:36 PM

When I don't need the suspension loaded and those front stands would be in my way, I jack up one side and slip two stands under the factory jack points. Then go to the other side, jack it up and put two more stands under the factory jack points. Four stands, car is secure in a couple of minutes.

Thats how I always put the car up. Then if I need to secure it further or need the suspension loaded, I will put stands under the axle and up front sort of as pictured above.

Mickey · November 27th, 2008, 06:47 PM

Originally Posted by Jazzer The Cat

How 'bout and SN95 on ONE jack-stand

I agree with two-stands under rear-axle and the second set under frames up front. Not a fan of under the LCA's as they are connected to springs and not so stable.

Jazzer jackin' up his ride

Eric, you are such a showoff

November 27th, 2008, 01:45 AM	#1
garydahl Blood, Sweat and Gears... Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,726 iTrader: 0 reviews	Twisted Stang My friend told me that I shouldn't have my S197 on jack stand because it will bend my Stang in the middle. I think that might be true with the older Stangs. What do you guy's think? __________________ Black 2008 Mustang Bullitt, ID#2029 Hot Rod Cams, Hurst shifter, 4.10's & 8.8" AxleGirdle, twin 62mm TB. Kook's LT/H-Pipe, KR500/Oem mufflers depending on my mood Steeda UDP/CMDP/LCA/UCA, 4"DS. BBR tuned 335 rwhp /330 rwtq SAE corrected

November 27th, 2008, 01:49 AM	#2
usafimj I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2007 Ford Mustang GT 12.847 @ 114.12mph Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, Ok. Posts: 5,084 iTrader: 1 reviews	Go punch him in the head....lol jk __________________ 07 GT-- Gone But Not Forgotten Military Crew E-5

November 27th, 2008, 01:56 AM	#4
Emay May 08 ROTM 2008 Audi S6 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: S. Elgin Posts: 6,637 iTrader: 3 reviews	Putting a car on stands via the frame is just a bad idea in general. If you talking about raisng the car by the axle and control arms, that's no different than having it set on the ground. These cars are more rigid as you mentioned over previous gens.. I just would be considerate of prolonged periods of time on stands in general.. The first winter I had my car it was on jackstands from November to March as I was working over the entire car basically. No issues from that.. __________________

November 27th, 2008, 02:05 AM	#5
garydahl Blood, Sweat and Gears... Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,726 iTrader: 0 reviews	axle in back and the front frame ? __________________ Black 2008 Mustang Bullitt, ID#2029 Hot Rod Cams, Hurst shifter, 4.10's & 8.8" AxleGirdle, twin 62mm TB. Kook's LT/H-Pipe, KR500/Oem mufflers depending on my mood Steeda UDP/CMDP/LCA/UCA, 4"DS. BBR tuned 335 rwhp /330 rwtq SAE corrected

November 27th, 2008, 10:30 AM	#12
GTPONY1 Regular 2006 Mustang GT 539rwhp / 482rwtq Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Decatur, IL Posts: 333 iTrader: 0 reviews	Looks fine to me.... I just pull mine out a little further, just before the lower control arm pivot but in the same area. __________________

November 27th, 2008, 10:00 AM	#11
Humphry Regular 2005 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mt Pleasant, SC Posts: 223 iTrader: 0 reviews	Now this thread has me paranoid that I'm doing it wrong. Not the back so much as the front. Does this look ok? Back: Front:

November 27th, 2008, 12:04 PM	#13
Emay May 08 ROTM 2008 Audi S6 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: S. Elgin Posts: 6,637 iTrader: 3 reviews	That's a really secure way of standing the car Humphrey. The only thing I would worry about is if your leaving the car up for a long time (month or longer) is that you widen the stands up front.. There's room to suspend the car just a tad further to the sides. Thats a personal feel based on being under these things alot. Not that my way is better than this. I do the same on ocassion with my car because it's an entire production getting the car in the air just because of the cervini kit and lowered suspension. __________________

November 27th, 2008, 01:56 PM	#15
Humphry Regular 2005 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mt Pleasant, SC Posts: 223 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks for the comments, folks. Next time up I'll have the front spread the sides a little more. Glad this thread came up. I've never heard about the middle twisting before. Mine is never up for a month at a time. At least not yet.

November 27th, 2008, 02:36 PM	#16
scramblr Regular 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany Posts: 411 iTrader: 0 reviews	When I don't need the suspension loaded and those front stands would be in my way, I jack up one side and slip two stands under the factory jack points. Then go to the other side, jack it up and put two more stands under the factory jack points. Four stands, car is secure in a couple of minutes. Thats how I always put the car up. Then if I need to secure it further or need the suspension loaded, I will put stands under the axle and up front sort of as pictured above. __________________ 11.67 - 1.64 60' @ 119mph Livernois 298ci Stroker, Saleen S/C, GT500 FPs, SD 60# inj, GT500 T/B, Thump Tensioner, BGG 8 Rib, Kooks, Gords HE, 4.10, TrueTrac, Spec 3+, Pro 5.0

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