Steeda Jacking Rails

[Silver Bullitt]

Finally got around to installing my Steeda jacking rails today. Definitely another quality Steeda product. I do have one question/observation. The Steeda instructions, as well as the 2018 install video I watched, both show the correct install is with the tapered edge to the inside of the vehicle and the flat edge up against the pinch weld (talking about the edges at the ends of the rails). CJ makes what looks like an identically shaped jacking rail, but they show to install the tapered edge up against the pinch weld and the flat edge toward the inside of the vehicle (just the opposite of the Steeda ones). Honestly, having the tapered edge up against the pinch weld seems to me the better of the two methods as it would protect a little more of the pinch weld. Any ideas why Steeda would recommend installing with the tapered edges toward the inside of the vehicle instead of up against the pinch welds?

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[sed6]

You can only install them one way.

 

[Silver Bullitt]

You can only install them one way.

I didn't line up the holes for switching them around, but the holes looked to be in a similar place where it wouldn't matter. I just found it odd that the CJ replicas look identical, but seem to flip sides for mounting.

https://lmr.com/item/ST-5555205/2015-mustang-steeda-ultra-lite-jacking-rail

https://www.cjponyparts.com/jacking-rail-low-profile-pair-fastback-2015-2018/p/SFC7/

 

[tj@steeda]

On the Steeda units, the Edges of the brackets go towards the inside. They will not install the other way.

CJ designed their units another way.

TJ

 

[Silver Bullitt]

On the Steeda units, the Edges of the brackets go towards the inside. They will not install the other way.

CJ designed their units another way.

TJ

Just curious of the reason for having the raised edges away from the pinch welds instead of up against them. It would seem to add a little more protection up against the pinch welds. Only thing I could think of was maybe being away from the pinch welds might still allow room for an OEM jack if needed or maybe jack stands on the pinch weld jacking points. Thanks.

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