JACKING

[DTNODYA]

What is the proper way to jack our cars up (95+)? I used the search function and all the posted links are broke .. blah blah ..

I know where to jack the front (i use control arms) but where are 'jacking points' for the rear? I have been using directly under the shock but that gets sketchy and looks like your about to break something so I would like to know how to jack the car up 'normally' ... That stupid rail is worthless and will just bend and look like garbage so nobody mention that please. Nor, do I believe in 'pumpkin jacking' .. I just want to know a sturdy place to jack from.

I know this sounds like a stupid thread but I have no idea how to jack the rear of my mustang up, correctly. Someone please hook me up with a current/working link.

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[Mike97gt]

the recomended jacking points are either the notch in the rail on the sides or the flat spot at the bottom of the tourqe boxes

 

[DTNODYA]

the recomended jacking points are either the notch in the rail on the sides or the flat spot at the bottom of the tourqe boxes

One of my 'notches' folded on me so a big zero on that. And forgive the ignorance but what are torque boxes?

 

[HP Addiction]

I have jacked cars up on the pumpkin numerous times without a problem. It is safe as long as you are cautious not to bend the differential cover. In fact, the Haynes manual indicates that the pumpkin is a valid jacking point. If you are concerned about bending something, I recommend purchasing a good set of subframe connectors. They work great as jacking points and will increase the rigidity of the frame significantly.

 

[DTNODYA]

I have jacked cars up on the pumpkin numerous times without a problem. It is safe as long as you are cautious not to bend the differential cover. In fact, the Haynes manual indicates that the pumpkin is a valid jacking point. If you are concerned about bending something, I recommend purchasing a good set of subframe connectors. They work great as jacking points and will increase the rigidity of the frame significantly.

A good suggestion indeed. I intend to get some when I am not broke.

 

[Mike97gt]

One of my 'notches' folded on me so a big zero on that. And forgive the ignorance but what are torque boxes?

they fold all the time it's not a big deal unless the look of it folded bothers you

if you look a little more under the car you will see a big flat area in front of the rear wheels where the control arms bolt to. you can jack it up there.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

NOTE: Many people will use a floor jack under the differential to lift the entire back of the car up at once, even though the manuals expressly says NOT to do this. People of have done it this way for years with no ill effects. But here is the reason why they tell you not to.

The rear axle is not perfectly straight. To allow the rear end to track correctly, there is about a 1 degree negative camber built into the rear axle. Basically what that means is that instead of axle being parallel with the ground, the differential is a little lower than the center line and the the top of the wheels tilt slightly towards the vehicle. If you lift the vehicle from the differential, you are putting stress on both left and right axle housings where they meet the differential, at the same time. They were not designed to perform in this manner. Although you may not break anything, you do not want to stress this area or slightly tweak it and remove or reduce this 1 degree negative camber.

NOTE: If you use the wide flat area of the front of the Kframe as a jacking point, be careful. If the jacking plate of your jack is not flat then you run the risk of denting this area. Doubtful it will cause any complications, but you will hate your self for it later.

©2005 BULLITT Archive

http://www.bullittarchive.com/1019.htm

 

[tomustang]

NOTE: If you use the wide flat area of the front of the Kframe as a jacking point, be careful. If the jacking plate of your jack is not flat then you run the risk of denting this area. Doubtful it will cause any complications, but you will hate your self for it later.

©2005 BULLITT Archive

They would've been smarter if they stated the jack can roll off the K plate, insted of worrying about a dent

 

[GDawg]

I have jacking rails installed but I'll also jack on the "K-member" or use jack stands on the rear axles (where marked).

 

[Mike97gt]

in Mcteauge's picutre you can see the flat spot I am talking about it's wher ethe arrows are pointed to in the back. it's just forward of the tourqe boxes.

 

[Outlaw97GT]

I use the center of the pumkin and then put jackstands on each tube. That way it has 3 support points.

 

[Stang|ess]

jacking points is covered quite well, so no need to repeat what has been said.

get yourself full length subframes. you can use the ends instead of the folded jack point.

 

[DTNODYA]

Man, you guys hooked it up. Thanks for pics, replies, and what not. Now I have more options. My car is just so low that it was a PITA not having points that I was sure could be jacked at. This thread should be helpful with the search function as well.