Steeda Jacking rails dilemma

[Cobra Jet]

The beefcake rails are angled so they are parallel to the ground when installed. I’d look at another set of jack stands if your current ones aren’t secure. Or you could remove the rails and sell them.

Any pic of these rails installed? So they are triangular?

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[GT 550]

I get it now. You're trying to put the jack stands on the jacking rails themselves. Why?

I simply jack my car up using the jacking rails, then place the jack stands (the normal type your referenced, no adapter or anything else needed) on the jacking points.

Fair enough. But I guess the OP is coming from the perspective of how Steeda seems to intend for them to be used ie stands under the jacking rails.

 

[DrumReaper]

Any pic of these rails installed? So they are triangular?

No, they’re not triangular. Crossectionally, they’re a box/square.

I’m not exactly sure what problem the OP is having as I too, have used both BMR and Steeda rails with similar Jack stands as pictured without issue.

This is confusing.

 

[GTP]

I have the exact same setup as OP. I use HF stands, and they have the deep U. (Some models were flatter.) But I also use their special rubber pads on top. I used a marker to draw a line where each lip at the end of the top is located. This helps me to position the stand laterally so that it aligns like the After photo in OP's post.

 

[AnthonyA1234]

Fair enough. But I guess the OP is coming from the perspective of how Steeda seems to intend for them to be used ie stands under the jacking rails.

Exactly, I figured the rails where used for both jacking, and putting the stands so I was confused. But sure I’ll just put the stands on the factory point.

 

[AnthonyA1234]

Is there a cutout for the front factory jack stand position? I feel like I’ve only seen one in the rear

 

[Fordohio]

I'm surprised I've never seen anyone mention Kenny Brown Jacking rails. They are angled so they are parallel with the ground.

 

[Rapid Red]

I'm surprised I've never seen anyone mention Kenny Brown Jacking rails. They are angled so they are parallel with the ground.

I could see why, first i like, them seeing them. Had I known about those, they would be on the car.

So to answer the question, 2 reason come to mind.

1 who knew I did not
2 the wallet

They are worth the 150, from where I stand. Being a firm believer in one gets what they pay for. These are the perfect example of that statement, purpose built.

Thank for posting this.


BTW: for anyone installing any manufactured jacking rail set.

It does NOT require the car to be jacked up.

 

[bnightstar]

I do have the KB Jacking rails on my car they do stay flat because are properly engineered. However I think that KB Jacking rails are not compatible with Steeda IRS braces based on that both are attached to same bolts. Don't have IRS braces to verify. Otherwise the Jacking rails are great super happy with them.

 

[WD Pro]

I get the angled thing if you are using quick jacks all the time But for other situations, wouldn't the angle actually work against you ?

Based on this scenario from the promotional video :

The angled rail is working against you and providing a more angled jacking surface than a flat rail when the car is in the most elevated / most unstable position ? (Flat rail is lower on the outer edge so it becomes more parallel to the ground as the car is lifted)

WD

 

[Donny53]

I get the angled thing if you are using quick jacks all the time But for other situations, wouldn't the angle actually work against you ?

Based on this scenario from the promotional video :

The angled rail is working against you and providing a more angled jacking surface than a flat rail when the car is in the most elevated / most unstable position ? (Flat rail is lower on the outer edge so it becomes more parallel to the ground as the car is lifted)

WD

To those that have jacking rails...what prevents you from putting a jack stand under the jacking rail and not using the pinch weld? I spoke to both KB and Steeda yesterday and both said the jacking rails can be used to support the car on jack stands.

 

[WD Pro]

Funny & timely, wondered the same. Looking at the web page figuring it out. It looks like the answer is no they will not interfere.

The holes of course are in the same location, and the material. Beyond them also seems to be the same as the Steeda's.

All characteristics visually the same: Here is the answer and I say no. The KB rails will fit fine, pictured are Steeda's.

A little bird has just told me, there could be some Steeda rails for sale shortly ..

What I like about the KB, being flat bottomed installed, is the contact pattern of the blocks.
To nitpick, the results a RCH more of ground clearance.



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Just tread carefully and check before comitting the $'s

The KB rails :

Front is upper left and rear is bottom right.

Check out the rear spacing of rails that work with the Steeda braces (rear holes bottom left) :

I reckon the KB rails are one (or maybe even two) chassis holes to far back ?

Here is the rearmost hole of the stainless rails and the front most hole used by the Steeda braces :

And the Steeda brace with the notch to fit the frame pressing shape :

Hope that helps

WD

edit : no idea what the random attachment is below, or how to delete it !

 

[Rapid Red]

Just tread carefully and check before comitting the $'s

The KB rails :

Front is upper left and rear is bottom right.

Check out the rear spacing of rails that work with the Steeda braces (rear holes bottom left) :

I reckon the KB rails are one (or maybe even two) chassis holes to far back ?

Here is the rearmost hole of the stainless rails and the front most hole used by the Steeda braces :

And the Steeda brace with the notch to fit the frame pressing shape :

Hope that helps

WD

edit : no idea what the random attachment is below, or how to delete it !

I agree with you again looking at the site, ready to order noticed. The year for the Mustangs was unclear. Deleted my post don't want to post incorrect info. When I can confirm will re-post OR not LOL

 

[WD Pro]

I agree with you again looking at the site, ready to order noticed. The year for the Mustangs was unclear. Deleted my post don't want to post incorrect info. When I can confirm will re-post OR not LOL

If it helps and if they will share dimensions with you, compare them to this which I collected from this site when I was checking out the details for making mine :

The Steeda braces use holes 5 & 6 (hole 7 is left empty behind the Steeda brace) :

WD

 

[bnightstar]

WD you are correct KB Jacking rails are long ones so they cover the holes needed by the Steeda Frame. That’s what I was saying. But KB Rails are great because they are flat and a bit bellow the pinch weld so that way you can’t run in OP problem case.

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