Proper Jack/Jack Stand Points?

Log Surfer · December 2nd, 2009, 01:03 PM

Sorry for the newb question but it's about time to get my hands dirty. So what is the proper point to jack the car up from (front) using a hydraulic jack? And where should the jack stands be placed so they won't cause any damage?

wishIhada5.0 · December 2nd, 2009, 01:13 PM

Put the floor jack under the center of the k-member...be sure not to go under the oil pan lol once you have it up put your stands on the steel between whe two mounting points of the lower control arms. In the back put the floor jack right under the rear end...after its up put the stands under the axle tubes...no big deal really

Log Surfer · December 2nd, 2009, 01:24 PM

Thank you very much

buddyantunez1 · December 2nd, 2009, 01:25 PM

wishIhada5.0 · December 2nd, 2009, 01:27 PM

^ right on the money

DickH · December 2nd, 2009, 01:29 PM

I have never had problems using my sub frame connectors, but that picture pretty much covers the options.

Lefty · December 2nd, 2009, 01:44 PM

Originally Posted by buddyantunez1

Way to use your knowledge of posting a picture

wishIhada5.0 · December 2nd, 2009, 01:55 PM

[QUOTE=DickH;2478140]I have never had problems using my sub frame connectors, but that picture pretty much covers the options.[/QUOTE

to OP...if you have subframe connectors this is a fine idea....just dont mistake that lip right behind the plastic rocker panel to be a good lifting point too...you will bend some major shit! lol

Log Surfer · December 2nd, 2009, 02:53 PM

So I was looking to change the bank 1 upstream o2 sensor. Got the stang jack up and on stands real quick thanks to you guys. Crawled underneath, looked up, and wondered how the fuck I was supposed to get that sensor out. I could barely get a wrench into the little space and I just couldn't get the fucker off. I've heard stories about it beind a bitch but I didn't think it would be that difficult. I'll give it another shot on a warmer day..

AnnieGao · April 20th, 2012, 11:28 PM

Alot will depend on the size of Jack stands you are using. If using small ones designed for a small car, you might be better suited to place them on a safe spot on the lower control arm on the front. The more you extend an axle stand, the less safe they become. Trying to fit them on the frame rail could be a challenge to do safely.http://www.hts-direct.co.uk/

Cabikejumper · April 21st, 2012, 02:30 AM

Holy old thread bump!

HamToast · April 21st, 2012, 02:43 AM

Throwback thread here, jeez.

[quote=wishIhada5.0;2478177]

Originally Posted by DickH

I have never had problems using my sub frame connectors, but that picture pretty much covers the options.[/QUOTE

to OP...if you have subframe connectors this is a fine idea....just dont mistake that lip right behind the plastic rocker panel to be a good lifting point too...you will bend some major shit! lol

On a side note, I did this on my old V6 on the advice of my father who knows nothing about cars. Luckily it didn't do much besides bend that rocker panel a bit.

December 2nd, 2009, 01:03 PM	#1
Log Surfer Not A Regular Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Away Posts: 17,050 iTrader: 0 reviews	Proper Jack/Jack Stand Points? Sorry for the newb question but it's about time to get my hands dirty. So what is the proper point to jack the car up from (front) using a hydraulic jack? And where should the jack stands be placed so they won't cause any damage?

December 2nd, 2009, 01:13 PM	#2
wishIhada5.0 April 2012 ROTM 2002 GT, True Blue, Stick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: About an hour east of Pittsburgh Posts: 4,638 iTrader: 0 reviews	Put the floor jack under the center of the k-member...be sure not to go under the oil pan lol once you have it up put your stands on the steel between whe two mounting points of the lower control arms. In the back put the floor jack right under the rear end...after its up put the stands under the axle tubes...no big deal really __________________ True blue crew founder/member #1 Newest Project: 1996 F250 XL PSD SCLB ZF5...79k stock miles Rollin' Coal Crew Founder

December 2nd, 2009, 01:25 PM	#4
buddyantunez1 November 08 ROTM 2000 3.8L Mustang 195.9/220.8 hp/tq N/A Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cleveland MS/Stafford VA Posts: 1,371 iTrader: 0 reviews	__________________ ~Nitrous is like a Hot Girl with STD's, you know you wanna hit it, but your afraid of the consequences~

December 2nd, 2009, 01:27 PM	#5
wishIhada5.0 April 2012 ROTM 2002 GT, True Blue, Stick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: About an hour east of Pittsburgh Posts: 4,638 iTrader: 0 reviews	^ right on the money __________________ True blue crew founder/member #1 Newest Project: 1996 F250 XL PSD SCLB ZF5...79k stock miles Rollin' Coal Crew Founder

December 2nd, 2009, 01:55 PM	#8
wishIhada5.0 April 2012 ROTM 2002 GT, True Blue, Stick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: About an hour east of Pittsburgh Posts: 4,638 iTrader: 0 reviews	[QUOTE=DickH;2478140]I have never had problems using my sub frame connectors, but that picture pretty much covers the options.[/QUOTE to OP...if you have subframe connectors this is a fine idea....just dont mistake that lip right behind the plastic rocker panel to be a good lifting point too...you will bend some major shit! lol __________________ True blue crew founder/member #1 Newest Project: 1996 F250 XL PSD SCLB ZF5...79k stock miles Rollin' Coal Crew Founder

December 2nd, 2009, 01:24 PM	#3
Log Surfer Not A Regular Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Away Posts: 17,050 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thank you very much

December 2nd, 2009, 01:29 PM	#6
DickH Procrastinator 2003 gt 5.4 32v on the way Join Date: May 2007 Location: Omaha Posts: 4,501 iTrader: 2 reviews	I have never had problems using my sub frame connectors, but that picture pretty much covers the options.

December 2nd, 2009, 02:53 PM	#9
Log Surfer Not A Regular Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Away Posts: 17,050 iTrader: 0 reviews	So I was looking to change the bank 1 upstream o2 sensor. Got the stang jack up and on stands real quick thanks to you guys. Crawled underneath, looked up, and wondered how the fuck I was supposed to get that sensor out. I could barely get a wrench into the little space and I just couldn't get the fucker off. I've heard stories about it beind a bitch but I didn't think it would be that difficult. I'll give it another shot on a warmer day..

April 20th, 2012, 11:28 PM	#10
AnnieGao Look Ma! My First Post! Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	Alot will depend on the size of Jack stands you are using. If using small ones designed for a small car, you might be better suited to place them on a safe spot on the lower control arm on the front. The more you extend an axle stand, the less safe they become. Trying to fit them on the frame rail could be a challenge to do safely.http://www.hts-direct.co.uk/

April 21st, 2012, 02:30 AM	#11
Cabikejumper MM's V6 Hater 2000 Mustang GT 5spd 96.49@ 3mph Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Stephenville,Tx Posts: 10,488 iTrader: 27 reviews	Holy old thread bump! __________________ WANTED: STOCK GT SPRINGS, headlights, tail lights. 2000 5.1 built supercharged GT. 463/454 2006 GTO. SOLD 2008 F350- 12k pounds of slowness

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