Jackstands.....a question

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11-11-2010, 11:50 PM

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So which jackstands are the best ones? Top notch?

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11-12-2010, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 67King

I have read on here that the front and rear points that look like jackpoints were transfer points for the body for when it was assembled. As I've spent some time in assembly plants, I found that very, very easy to believe.

Its true, they will not support the weight of a complete car. Maybe for a little while…
The frame rail will ‘squish’ if you use a small contact area. Typically they get squashed when jacking not from being supported afterwards. If you make up a small square of good plywood (at least ½”, ¾” is better) that is 6” x 6” to spread the load you will not have a problem.
If you use a floor jack then jack it up by the correct point midway down the rocker panel.

Harbor freight has some 12 ton jack stands that give you quite a bit of working room.

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As a result, I support on the front frame rails as referenced by others, and either the torsen tube or (preferably) the mount points for it.

Torsen tube….now that’s a cool mod!

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11-12-2010, 11:32 AM

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Do you mean the black bit that sticks out about 4 inches?

Yep. Safe, solid, easy to get to jack stand point.

Anything up front scares me, stability is a bit narrow for my likes. I have new 968 castors so those have become my jack stand points, used very carefully.

I still keep the floor jack under the mid-sill lift point.