Proper Jack/Jack Stand Points?

mcqueen · December 2nd, 2009, 02:03 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, 02:13 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

mcqueen · December 2nd, 2009, 02:24 PM

Thank you very much

buddyantunez1 · December 2nd, 2009, 02:25 PM

wishIhada5.0 · December 2nd, 2009, 02:27 PM

^ right on the money

DickH · December 2nd, 2009, 02:29 PM

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

Lefty · December 2nd, 2009, 02:44 PM

Originally Posted by buddyantunez1

Way to use your knowledge of posting a picture

wishIhada5.0 · December 2nd, 2009, 02:55 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

mcqueen · December 2nd, 2009, 03:53 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..

December 2nd, 2009, 02:03 PM	#1
mcqueen MM's Official Drunk Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 14,559 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, 02:13 PM	#2
wishIhada5.0 MM Fanatic 2002 GT, True Blue, Stick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: About an hour east of Pittsburgh Posts: 3,414 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 #1 378/442 rwhp/rwtqon a Mustang dyno looking for block busting power...cms stage 3 blower cams on the horizon..[/

December 2nd, 2009, 02:25 PM	#4
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December 2nd, 2009, 02:27 PM	#5
wishIhada5.0 MM Fanatic 2002 GT, True Blue, Stick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: About an hour east of Pittsburgh Posts: 3,414 iTrader: 0 reviews	^ right on the money __________________ True blue crew founder/member #1 378/442 rwhp/rwtqon a Mustang dyno looking for block busting power...cms stage 3 blower cams on the horizon..[/

December 2nd, 2009, 02:29 PM	#6
DickH MM Fanatic 2003 gt 5.4 32v on the way Join Date: May 2007 Location: Omaha Posts: 3,948 iTrader: 2 reviews	I have never had problems using my sub frame connectors, but that picture pretty much covers the options. __________________ Before asking a gearing related question click THIS link and enjoy all your saved time. Click here for your tuning needs My slow paced budget 5.4 dohc build

December 2nd, 2009, 02:24 PM	#3
mcqueen MM's Official Drunk Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 14,559 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thank you very much

December 2nd, 2009, 02:55 PM	#8
wishIhada5.0 MM Fanatic 2002 GT, True Blue, Stick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: About an hour east of Pittsburgh Posts: 3,414 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 #1 378/442 rwhp/rwtqon a Mustang dyno looking for block busting power...cms stage 3 blower cams on the horizon..[/

December 2nd, 2009, 03:53 PM	#9
mcqueen MM's Official Drunk Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 14,559 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..

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