Fox Foxbody rear jack points

mcalvo · Oct 20, 2023

Once again thank you very much for your input.
I have a set of maintenance and repair small projects to do on the rear of my foxbody. I am looking to do the least amount of damage to the car and I want to confirm or be corrected on the the rear jack points for a foxbody. We all know the rear axel is the way to go. However, I need to change the rear axel fluid since it is not leaking anymore which is letting me to believe that it is empty.

Once again, trying to avoid further damage like this post.

Suspension - Look at these torque boxes

Looking to purchase a 93 Gt, what do you think of the torque boxes? Seller admitted he dragged with it a couple of times. Thank u!

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And this other post

Paint and Body - How do my torque boxes look?

Getting ready to take the car to get the rust work done. I want to know if I need to mention the torque boxes to them to get them fixed or reinforced. I’ll attach some pics below. Drivers sides has a few small cracks on the bottom and passenger side looks pretty good to me. I don’t know much...

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Here is my driver side with some damage already

Here is my passenger side which looks fairly OK.

So I want to confirm the best way to place a jack stand. There is a place in front of both torque boxes.

Driver side

And passenger side

Is this a safe location to lift the rear of the car when I have to change the rear axel fluid?

Besides the rear axel fluid I also need to drop my fuel tank

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Hello folks; Once again thank you for your expertise with this matter. As the title says, when I go fill my gas tank I am not able to open the gas nozzle full. The nozzle shuts off automatically like it was full of gas. This happens every single time. My best guess, there is some line r hose...

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Once again, thank you for your input.

limp · Oct 20, 2023

I like to lift under the third member then set the car down on two jackstands on the axle tubes.... I always use some rags under the lift and set points to prevent any damage or paint scratches....
After setting on the Jack stands you should have plenty of room to change your rear end fluid...
My Race Ramps come in pretty handy too.....

Mustang5L5 · Oct 20, 2023

For doing rear diff fluid, i'd chock the front wheels and put the jack under the center of the pumpkin. Make sure nothing is going to contact the cover. Jack it up, and then i'd put two jackstands on the rear subframe.

I typically put two stands here on these points. This car has subframe connectors, but if you don't have them you can put the stands here on the subframe itself. There is a folded piece of sheet metal over the subframe, so i position the stand securely there. Make sure the stand is far enough ahead to rest on the flat portion of the subframe This allows the rear axle to drop down and you can easily get in there for service.

I also throw tires under the car, and then put the jack under the diff. I also usually put another set of jackstands under the axle as well. I just want to be sure if the car comes down, plenty of stuff to catch it and hold it up

General karthief · Oct 20, 2023

Another 'what I would do' plan.
Jack it up by the center section of the rear axle, this will get the car as high as possible (you do have a floor jack and level ground?), Place the jack stands, if you do not have sturdy jack stands find someone with a turbo car, at the frame section behind the lower control arm where the heavy brace is riveted to the unitbody frame. The rear axle will 'droop' till the shocks 'top out'. Now you can drop the tank and service the axel. I use a 2x4 about 5" long between the stand and the frame, it spreads the load a little with no damage to frame/ brackets.
I guess I live a little more precariously than Mike above ^^, I also type slower.

Cheapskate207 · Oct 21, 2023

Why not just lift from the rear center section and then put your jack stands under the axle tubes?

evintho · Oct 21, 2023

I'm a big fan of wood cribbing. 2x4's and 3" exterior screws. You can build them as high or as low as you want. Unlike jack stands under the axle tubes, the cribbing is under the wheels (kinda like RaceRamps) so nothing is obstructing your movement under the car.

bluestang347 · Oct 21, 2023

Wheel cribs, race ramps, or axle tubes on jack stands. I don't regret spending the money on race ramps but building wheels cribs works just as well.

Cheapskate207 · Oct 21, 2023

I have wheel cribs too. I like them but found a couple complaints.
1. It’s hard to get the car high enough to slid the cribbing under. You need to account for suspension droop.
2. It greatly impedes rolling under the car on the creeper.

I have a 2 post lift now but even if I didn’t I would probably would just use jack stands most of the time.

limp · Oct 21, 2023

bluestang347 said:
Wheel cribs, race ramps, or axle tubes on jack stands. I don't regret spending the money on race ramps but building wheels cribs works just as well.

It wasnt' that long ago that just buying the 2X4"s were more money than buying race ramps.....

ustacould · Oct 21, 2023

I lift by the center of the axle and support at the jack points

1hot87gt · Oct 21, 2023

I've done the same job that you are looking to do. I carefully jacked it up on the rear end pumpkin and then put jack stands on both the left and right axle tubes. I've done it more than once. Never had a problem.

mikestang63 · Oct 22, 2023

buy a set of race ramps. You will thank me later. For maintenance like fluid changes it is as easy as driving up on the ramps. No jacks or jackstands and much more solid and safe.

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For jack points, if you have full length subframe connectors use them as jack points,. If not you an use the rear pads where the LCA's bolt up to with a small block of wood in between the jack and the car to spread and even the load. NEVER jack it up by the torque boxes, pinch welds or the front radiator support.

Mustang5L5 · Apr 4, 2024

Old thread, but thought this pic was relevant

limp · Apr 4, 2024

Cheapskate207 said:
I have wheel cribs too. I like them but found a couple complaints.
1. It’s hard to get the car high enough to slid the cribbing under. You need to account for suspension droop.
2. It greatly impedes rolling under the car on the creeper.

I have a 2 post lift now but even if I didn’t I would probably would just use jack stands most of the time.

One of the jacks at Harbor Freight lifts 23 inches plus high....

limp · Apr 4, 2024

evintho said:
I'm a big fan of wood cribbing. 2x4's and 3" exterior screws. You can build them as high or as low as you want. Unlike jack stands under the axle tubes, the cribbing is under the wheels (kinda like RaceRamps) so nothing is obstructing your movement under the car.

I needed mine when lumber went sky high... It was more money to purchase the lumber than purchasing Race Ramps...

mcalvo · May 6, 2024

I want to update this thread because I'm hoping this will help somebody else in the future.
Avery special thanks to @Mustang5L5 for providing the solution to my question.
I am providing some pics for future reference.
The jack points were right next to the mufflers are he showed on the pics he previously provide. I am showing the pics on my car below.

They are right behind the torque boxes as you can see.

And here is my convertible raised up before I changed the rear trans axel fluid.

Once again Thank you all for all your feedback.

2000xp8 · May 7, 2024

As someone that as a teenager that did minor damage to pretty much everywhere under the car, it's my opinion that you at least have subframe connectors and if you can add jacking rails and never worry about where you are going to jack it up ever again.

mcalvo · May 8, 2024

2000xp8 said:
As someone that as a teenager that did minor damage to pretty much everywhere under the car, it's my opinion that you at least have subframe connectors and if you can add jacking rails and never worry about where you are going to jack it up ever again.

This is why I like you!!. That's an AWESOME suggestion bossman!! Thanks a lot.

FastDriver · May 10, 2024

General karthief said:
if you do not have sturdy jack stands find someone with a turbo car,

The General's got jokes! As Generals usually are, he's right, though. lol

AeroCoupe · May 10, 2024

I have to ask, is this with the DYI turbo installs and/or the kits like the Helions that end up on jack stands?

Fox Foxbody rear jack points

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wrap a little cheese around it and its a done

That is…until I whipped out my Bissell

wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair

The left one hangs a little lower

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The left one hangs a little lower

wrap a little cheese around it and its a done

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That is…until I whipped out my Bissell

wrap a little cheese around it and its a done

wrap a little cheese around it and its a done

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I was uncomfortably high & wearing a helmet

lube between the nut and the face. I know my lubes

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