Jack Stands question

[BC]

I have been using 2 wheel ramps to work under the car but will need to jack the rear up and use jack stands under the rear instead.

I have wheel chocks for both front wheels but since there is not a way to activate front brakes is it safe to rely totally on front wheel chocks when the rear is up on jack stands?

I was also thinking of putting the front up on the 2 ramps and then jacking up rear, using jack stands.

Appreciate any suggestions.

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[Lost]

Two words: Steeda Jackrails.

 

[NightmareMoon]

If you're going to be really cranking on it, putting the fronts up on stands isnt a bad idea. Otherwise just mind the front/back forces and you should be ok.

 

[Fatty]

Two words: Steeda Jackrails.

This!

 

[VinnAY]

Two words: Steeda Jackrails.

so jack each side and vs/fr and rear, right?

 

[Lost]

so jack each side and vs/fr and rear, right?

http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32195&highlight=steeda+jacking+rails

 

[Coaster]

I was also thinking of putting the front up on the 2 ramps and then jacking up rear, using jack stands.

This is a very bad idea. Nothing stops the front wheels so if they start moving off either side of the ramp nothing will stop them and they will tip/bend the rear jack stands and then you're a pancake.

 

[Road Dog]

When you are jacking up the rear of the car it's imperative that you use chocks to prevent the car from rolling. Once the car is up on the jack stands and it's weight is resting on them it would be difficult for the to car to roll unless the jack stands are unstable and fall over. That would normally require some serious force pushing against the car. I use a couple 2x4s on the front wheels and don't have any issues. If you are unsure about your wheel chocks then buy a couple more jack stands and pick the entire car up. Jack stands, even good ones are usually on sale for $20 a pair.

 

[BC]

When you are jacking up the rear of the car it's imperative that you use chocks to prevent the car from rolling. Once the car is up on the jack stands and it's weight is resting on them it would be difficult for the to car to roll unless the jack stands are unstable and fall over. That would normally require some serious force pushing against the car. I use a couple 2x4s on the front wheels and don't have any issues. If you are unsure about your wheel chocks then buy a couple more jack stands and pick the entire car up. Jack stands, even good ones are usually on sale for $20 a pair.

This is a very bad idea. Nothing stops the front wheels so if they start moving off either side of the ramp nothing will stop them and they will tip/bend the rear jack stands and then you're a pancake.

If you're going to be really cranking on it, putting the fronts up on stands isnt a bad idea. Otherwise just mind the front/back forces and you should be ok.

Thanks for the advices. Yes don't want to be a pancake!
I'll test how well the chocks work otherwise buy 2 more jack stands.
Going to be putting in Steeda differential bushings and IRS alignment sleeves.

 

[hiccup]

Why add the weight of those extra rails. Looks like Ford put adequate subframe rail under there. Op if you have jack stands under the rear of car and on level ground you should be safe. Chocking a front would give piece of mind I guess.

 

[BC]

Why add the weight of those extra rails. Looks like Ford put adequate subframe rail under there. Op if you have jack stands under the rear of car and on level ground you should be safe. Chocking a front would give piece of mind I guess.

Without jacking rails is it safe to jack up center on one side and then place jack stands at front and rear jack locations....then repeat for other side?

This is a good thread too:

http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33370&highlight=Jack+stands

 

[Lost]

Without jacking rails is it safe to jack up center on one side and then place jack stands at front and rear jack locations....then repeat for other side?

Yes. I would only do it WITH jacking rails.

Those pinch welds are not really too tough. I have bent a few in my day. And others servicing your car may not be so careful.

 

[hiccup]

Without jacking rails is it safe to jack up center on one side and then place jack stands at front and rear jack locations....then repeat for other side?

This is a good thread too:

http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33370&highlight=Jack+stands

Yes thats a good thread too. He points out the factory rail further in. Thats the points I'd use also.

 

[BC]

Yes. I would only do it WITH jacking rails.

Those pinch welds are not really too tough. I have bent a few in my day. And others servicing your car may not be so careful.

Thanks for advice about the pinch welds.

 

[Hurricane]

One more endorsement for the Steeda jacking rails. They make raising the car a piece of cake and give me a LOT more peace of mind while being underneath it. I just changed my oil today (Royal Purple FTW!) and it was SO easy. I've changed the oil on all my vehicles for the past 20 years and always used to do it by just raising the front end. With the Steeda rails and my four 3-ton jack stands, I'll never go back to the old way again. You just position your hydraulic jack in the middle of the rail, raise it up, then put two stands under the ends of the rail. Then, go do the same on the other side. The pinch welds are paper-thin and never gave me much confidence as a lifting point on this car.

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