Here's how I do it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1bpdIMVeWM

More tips & discussion: http://forums.vintage-mustang.com/v...intage-mustang-forum/655110-jack-stand-locations-ive-searched-sorry-repost.html

 

under the rocker panels.

 

Ready the flame extinguishers.....

I've been known to use a piece of plywood on the jack under the oil pan. Also, I have a scrap piece of 6 x 6 that I'll use under the front crossmember at the core support.

 

You are awesome Bartl, but I couldn't think of two worst places to jack up the front of the car...

 

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You can get one of these nifty crossmembers I sell. No easier way to lift the front end at a single location, and they help stabilize the LCA pivot area.







1965 1966 Mustang Street Comp Engine Crossmember w Jack Pad Fits Hipo Shelby | eBay

Z

 

If my Randalls rack and pinion bracket didn't replace the front cross-member altogether, I'd be getting one of these from you. I very much dislike jacking the front of the car up from side to side, as I don't trust that the R&P bracket/cross-member is strong enough to handle that kinda weight.

 

Thanks for the ideas, guys. My car has a heavy tubular crossmember, similar to the one shown above, but it doesn't have a jacking pad on it.

I was wondering if that would be a good location to jack up on...maybe I'll add the pad to it.

 

The Ford crossmember and those sold by other vendors do not have the same tubing specifications as mine. They are thinner, and in some cases, smaller diameter as well. Just putting a jack pad on your existing crossmember may not be a structurally sound idea. .....just a heads up, that's all.

Z.

 

I use my lift...... :shrug:

 

When I'm ready to start putting suspension components I'll be adding zrays crossmember:thumbsup:

 

Ok, so where should I place the jack and jack stands to replace the crossmember so I can easily jack up the front end?

 

I cut an 8" piece of 2x4 into a wedge shape and put it under the radiator crossmember. Because of the wedge it will slip in between the two strut rod crossmembers and is high enough to put a jack pad under it. With my floor jack I can get the front wheels high enough to put a set of ramps under the tires.

 

I use a 3' length of 4"x4" and place it under the strut rod bushings. Jack stands on the frame rail next to the torque boxes.