BMR Jacking rails vs Steeda jacking rails

ShelbyGT350_17 said:

Thanks for the info, do you have a link?

Thanks!

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https://zl1addons.com/collections/jackpads-magpads

H6G said:

https://zl1addons.com/collections/jackpads-magpads

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Very cool, thanks!

Bringing this thread back from the dead lol

[MENTION=9985]BMR Tech[/MENTION] I am trying to figure out the differences between the S550 low profile rails for $129 and the standard rails for $279. I have ford performance lowering springs on my GT 350 so I would prefer the low profile rail. I have the following questions:

Is the construction the same ?

Does the rail remain parallel to the ground like your standard rail ?

Is the length of the rail the same as your standard rails ?

Why are the low profile rails so much cheaper than the standard rails ?

Thanks !

Would a rail be better for jack stands than the jack points? Would seem like there would be more flexibility with the rail and would distribute the load better.

firestarter2 said:

I have the jack points by zl1 I see no reason to use a rail

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FogcitySF said:

Would a rail be better for jack stands than the jack points? Would seem like there would be more flexibility with the rail and would distribute the load better.

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Probably I don't really have a reason to have the car on stands. I can see if you where don't a exhaust you might want to

FogcitySF said:

Would a rail be better for jack stands than the jack points? Would seem like there would be more flexibility with the rail and would distribute the load better.

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The advantage of the rails is you can raise one side of the car from the center of the rail and place stands under each end. It is easier on the car (less wear and tear on the support areas), safer and quicker than using individual jack points and raising one corner at a time.

Yeah, can see the advantage of the rails. Makes it easier to do two wheel rotation/swaps simultaneously (L to R) and ability to use stands gives a safety margin when swapping break pads at the track. The thought of bearing such a heavy car only on a race jack while working on brakes makes me somewhat uncomfortable so the flexibility with the rails in supporting the .

(To anyone who knows) The BMR low profile rails weigh how much vs the regular?

Thx

GT_Dave said:

The advantage of the rails is you can raise one side of the car from the center of the rail and place stands under each end. It is easier on the car (less wear and tear on the support areas), safer and quicker than using individual jack points and raising one corner at a time.

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Still looking for the answers to my above questions. Maybe I'll just give you guys a call tomorrow at BMR.

From a previous question - The Steeda units weigh in at 12 lbs.

Best Regards,

TJ

GT_Dave said:

The advantage of the rails is you can raise one side of the car from the center of the rail and place stands under each end. It is easier on the car (less wear and tear on the support areas), safer and quicker than using individual jack points and raising one corner at a time.

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if you jack up the car from anywhere on one side it will raise both wheels.

FogcitySF said:

Yeah, can see the advantage of the rails. Makes it easier to do two wheel rotation/swaps simultaneously (L to R) and ability to use stands gives a safety margin when swapping break pads at the track. The thought of bearing such a heavy car only on a race jack while working on brakes makes me somewhat uncomfortable so the flexibility with the rails in supporting the .

(To anyone who knows) The BMR low profile rails weigh how much vs the regular?

Thx

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How can you do L to R with directional treads?

EF300 said:

Bringing this thread back from the dead lol

@BMR Tech I am trying to figure out the differences between the S550 low profile rails for $129 and the standard rails for $279. I have ford performance lowering springs on my GT 350 so I would prefer the low profile rail. I have the following questions:

Is the construction the same ?

No. The CJR001 is made of 1.5" x 2" tubing. The CJR002 is built from 1" x 2" tubing.

Does the rail remain parallel to the ground like your standard rail ?

No, the CJR002 follows the contour of the floorpan, unlike our CJR001.

Is the length of the rail the same as your standard rails ?

No. The CJR001 are 61"~ long and the CJR002 are 52"~ long.

Why are the low profile rails so much cheaper than the standard rails ?

A few reasons. 1: Since they are low cost, we can build them in MUCH higher QTY which reduces cost. 2: They are much more simple. Much! The CJR001 we fabricate all the end plates, then have to fixture them and ensure the center bars are indexed etc etc. The CJR002...are super duper easy to make. Set them on the table, drop the sleeves in and weld the end caps on and done. ;)

Thanks !

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Hope that helps. Here are some comparisons.

I really like my BMR rails. I'm sure the Steeda's are great too. I just wanted the additional length.

You have some other nice choices in the marketplace ... we have had some customers want that extra length but in the end, then they said to us, they didn't end-up needing it ... they only thought they did ... the car is very, very stable on the Steeda Jacking Rails at the following placement:



Any route you go, you will be happy - we are confident in our design & the Steeda rails continue to be one of our best sellers - you won't be disappointed.

TJ

^ I agree with [MENTION=7748]tj@steeda[/MENTION] !

Either choice, is going to be great.

Personally, when I use ours, I like being able to drop down from my work bench area beside my car and scoot between the jack stands when I am on my creeper. ;)

It's the little things.