Pinch Weld Jack Pad

[Bullittproof]

I am looking for advice and information regarding the purchase of a pinch weld jack pad…this would be for use with a hand pump floor jack , or is using the provided trunk jack the way to go instead.
This is for a 2023 Mustang GT, the jacking is simply to raise a wheel off the ground to remove it.
The pad offerings vary and one in particular includes a pinch weld straightening tool…is this tool to ‘reverse’ bends that have occurred from whatever source or from using the pinch weld jack pad?? If caused by the weld pad this concerns me. I thank you for your responses.

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[Canadian Crimson]

Steeda Jacking rails

 

[MAGS1]

+1 for Steeda jacking rails. Allows you to jack anywhere along the pinch weld.

 

[WV millwright]

Another vote for the Steeda jacking rails. First purchase I made.

 

[Bullittproof]

thanks…so, they bolt-on? I assume to existing holes (or do holes need to be drilled?) Do they show? Once on can I use my floor jack with its lift cup and nothing else?
I realize that these answers are likely on the Steeda site but sometimes hearing from a ‘hands-on’ user is beneficial.

 

[Canadian Crimson]

thanks…so, they bolt-on? I assume to existing holes (or do holes need to be drilled?) Do they show? Once on can I use my floor jack with its lift cup and nothing else?
I realize that these answers are likely on the Steeda site but sometimes hearing from a ‘hands-on’ user is beneficial.

bolt right into factory holes. and they do not show. If you are worried thee are low profile ones as well.

 

[WV millwright]

thanks…so, they bolt-on? I assume to existing holes (or do holes need to be drilled?) Do they show? Once on can I use my floor jack with its lift cup and nothing else?
I realize that these answers are likely on the Steeda site but sometimes hearing from a ‘hands-on’ user is beneficial.

Yep bolt on using existing holes just inside the pinch weld. No drilling required. Probably have to scrape a little extra seam sealer off so they lay flat. The can barely be seen if looking under the car. They extend just below the winch weld.

You can jack up anywhere on the rail

 

[Slopoke]

I always use a practice hockey puck as a cushion whenever I use my floorjack. I've got the BMR jacking rails on my car.

 

[WV millwright]

They also protect the pinch weld from high centering and scraping.

 

[Bullittproof]

thanks to all…I did look at the Steeda installation instructions, it appears that the standard profile will be fine…regarding the ‘interfering’ seam sealer, is it easy to detect that there is some present that needs to be removed when fitting the rails or does the presence of the excess seam sealer allow the rails to be installed but not properly-seated?
Is the seam sealer caulk-like ? dies a thin film need to be replaced between the removal if the excess and the installation of the rails??
…thanks again.

 

[MAGS1]

thanks to all…I did look at the Steeda installation instructions, it appears that the standard profile will be fine…regarding the ‘interfering’ seam sealer, is it easy to detect that there is some present that needs to be removed when fitting the rails or does the presence of the excess seam sealer allow the rails to be installed but not properly-seated?
Is the seam sealer caulk-like ? dies a thin film need to be replaced between the removal if the excess and the installation of the rails??
…thanks again.

It’s kinda like caulk. A putty knife will take the excess off. I would test fit first before removing any seam sealer. The rails just need to sit flush. I had to remove a little bit of seam sealer on mine but I’ve heard others say they didn’t need to. There might be some bolts in the holes already, just remove them. They just from assembly at the plant and serve no structural purpose. I reused them vs the Steeda bolts since the factory bolts are longer. But the Steeda bolts are fine also, just add a little blue locktite.

 

[KeyLime]

thanks to all…I did look at the Steeda installation instructions, it appears that the standard profile will be fine…regarding the ‘interfering’ seam sealer, is it easy to detect that there is some present that needs to be removed when fitting the rails or does the presence of the excess seam sealer allow the rails to be installed but not properly-seated?
Is the seam sealer caulk-like ? dies a thin film need to be replaced between the removal if the excess and the installation of the rails??
…thanks again.

Like MAGS1 said the caulk/sealant is not a big issue. I didn't have to remove any. But think of it as cleaning up a surface before installing a gasket. Except you're not trying to stop a leak, you're just trying to get the rails to seat reasonably flat. A tiny bit here and there isn't an issue, just get the big globs off.

Installing the rails is relatively easy and you do it with the car sitting on the ground.

Some people think the rails are overkill, but you can jack up anywhere and then put jack stands wherever you want.

 

[Offshoregames]

Love my Steeda low profile jacking rails. Installed them next day after picking up my car. Took less than hour to install and I didn’t have to remove any seam sealer. So nice to just slide jack under car wherever I want along the rail for oil changes and such .

 

[Bullittproof]

Mags1, you answered one of my next questions, you mention removing the four total (two on each side) from the factory, and also using loctite, it occurred to me that split lock washers can be added as well (unless there is a reason not to)…
…Offshoregames, you have the low profile rails, do they still fully ‘cover’ the side profile of the pinch weld (in other words, are the low profile rails of an equal ‘height’ as the pinch weld? or are they of shorter height than the pinch weld?? and conversely do the standard rails extend below the pinch welds?)
Thanks also KeyLime.

 

[skinnyb]

I second the Steeda jacking rails. I used mine yesterday to jack mine up to change the oil. I've got a standard cup on my floor jack with a rubber pad in it and it works perfectly. I bolted mine on and didn't mess with the seam sealer, just cranked the bolts down and it squished it into place just fine. The rails are thick and strong. And to answer, the standard rails do stick about 1/8 inch below the pinch weld. Not enough to notice but just enough to get a bite with the jack and not mess the weld up.

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