Best jacking point
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Heel & Toe
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From: Kinnelon NJ
Best jacking point
I want to lift the rear of my c2 and place it on jackstands. What is the best place to jack the car from? I am thinking the lower bracket that holds the rear spring in place, or perhaps the cradle-like bracket just forward of the spring shackle? Thanks in advance!
Le Mans Master
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From: MA
I have a long floor jack and use cross member in front of the snubber bushing - where the brake line runs from one side to the other. I've seen people use the places you are talking about. Some of it may depend on the size/shape of your floor jack "pad".
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larry
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From: Going too fast over the hill. Iowa
Your profile says you have a 1967 Sting Ray
the owners manual lists jacking points only on side frame rails:
3 inches before the rail ends at the rear wheel opening
5 inches in front of leading edge of the door
which is just as you see the Sting Ray on the jacket cover of Noland Adams Tech Manual, and the only places I support my roadster.
the owners manual lists jacking points only on side frame rails:
3 inches before the rail ends at the rear wheel opening
5 inches in front of leading edge of the door
which is just as you see the Sting Ray on the jacket cover of Noland Adams Tech Manual, and the only places I support my roadster.
Instructor
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From: Pea Ridge AR
It's best to use the frame rails, although I have placed a block under the rear leaf spring pad and jacked it from there. The risk with that is the jack handle gets VERY close to the rear valence panel. You'll hit it if you're not careful.
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"DUB"
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From: Merriam Kansas
Well Im sure someone will disagree with me on this one but if I want to lift the hole rear up to put it on jack stands I just put the floor jack under the spring pad under the differential. Then put the jack stands on the frame rails right behind the door. I have heard that my position of the jack is not a good idea but been doing it on both of my midyears since 1970 and no problems.
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From: Greenville, Indiana
Well Im sure someone will disagree with me on this one but if I want to lift the hole rear up to put it on jack stands I just put the floor jack under the spring pad under the differential. Then put the jack stands on the frame rails right behind the door. I have heard that my position of the jack is not a good idea but been doing it on both of my midyears since 1970 and no problems.
You gotta' be a little careful that you don't pinch an exhaust pipe or hit your spare tire carrier with the jack pad.
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From: Rocklin California
I also use a floor jack under the rear spring where it attaches to the rear end. I use a 2X4 between the jack and the spring. Then I place my jack stands at the rear side rails where you are supposed to jack the car up. I do the same for the front and use the front cross member, a 2X4, and floor jack. Then place jack stands at the front rails where you are supposed to jack the car up. 
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From: cooper city florida
Well Im sure someone will disagree with me on this one but if I want to lift the hole rear up to put it on jack stands I just put the floor jack under the spring pad under the differential. Then put the jack stands on the frame rails right behind the door. I have heard that my position of the jack is not a good idea but been doing it on both of my midyears since 1970 and no problems.
Same place I do it.....never a problem
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From: Going too fast over the hill. Iowa
I'm not disagreeing, since it's each owners car to jack up wherever they want.
That said, the chance of damaging the spare tire tub, the valence and possibly the differential cover is greater if the diff is jacked. The diff covers do crack, and while the spring supporting half the weight of the car is directly under the cover, the diff is not, and jacking under it puts the load at an angle to the cover ears.
The cover is no fun to change, and mine is not one of the "stronger" aftermarket versions; rather it is an original with a matching date code. The tub is expensive, and mine is undamaged. I choose to take the time.
That said, the chance of damaging the spare tire tub, the valence and possibly the differential cover is greater if the diff is jacked. The diff covers do crack, and while the spring supporting half the weight of the car is directly under the cover, the diff is not, and jacking under it puts the load at an angle to the cover ears.
The cover is no fun to change, and mine is not one of the "stronger" aftermarket versions; rather it is an original with a matching date code. The tub is expensive, and mine is undamaged. I choose to take the time.
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From: Merriam Kansas
What spare tire
I'm not disagreeing, since it's each owners car to jack up wherever they want.
That said, the chance of damaging the spare tire tub, the valence and possibly the differential cover is greater if the diff is jacked. The diff covers do crack, and while the spring supporting half the weight of the car is directly under the cover, the diff is not, and jacking under it puts the load at an angle to the cover ears.
The cover is no fun to change, and mine is not one of the "stronger" aftermarket versions; rather it is an original with a matching date code. The tub is expensive, and mine is undamaged. I choose to take the time.
That said, the chance of damaging the spare tire tub, the valence and possibly the differential cover is greater if the diff is jacked. The diff covers do crack, and while the spring supporting half the weight of the car is directly under the cover, the diff is not, and jacking under it puts the load at an angle to the cover ears.
The cover is no fun to change, and mine is not one of the "stronger" aftermarket versions; rather it is an original with a matching date code. The tub is expensive, and mine is undamaged. I choose to take the time.
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From: DFW
I use the spring plate in the rear with a 2x3 between the jack pad and the spring mounting plate. This is exactly where the rear suspension load is applied, so it's safe as a jack point, and the 2x3 protects the spare tire carrier. In the front, I use the crossmember, using a 2x4 to bridge it front to rear to prevent damaging the metal there. That's to jack it up. (like Kensmith)
The jack stands go where the factory suggests, Magicv8s four points plus there are two more you can use shown in the shop manual, on the forward most extensions of the frame rail, where the sway bar mounts.
Harry
The jack stands go where the factory suggests, Magicv8s four points plus there are two more you can use shown in the shop manual, on the forward most extensions of the frame rail, where the sway bar mounts.
Harry
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I'm not disagreeing, since it's each owners car to jack up wherever they want.
That said, the chance of damaging the spare tire tub, the valence and possibly the differential cover is greater if the diff is jacked. The diff covers do crack, and while the spring supporting half the weight of the car is directly under the cover, the diff is not, and jacking under it puts the load at an angle to the cover ears.
The cover is no fun to change, and mine is not one of the "stronger" aftermarket versions; rather it is an original with a matching date code. The tub is expensive, and mine is undamaged. I choose to take the time.
That said, the chance of damaging the spare tire tub, the valence and possibly the differential cover is greater if the diff is jacked. The diff covers do crack, and while the spring supporting half the weight of the car is directly under the cover, the diff is not, and jacking under it puts the load at an angle to the cover ears.
The cover is no fun to change, and mine is not one of the "stronger" aftermarket versions; rather it is an original with a matching date code. The tub is expensive, and mine is undamaged. I choose to take the time.
"DUB"
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From: northern CA
I use the spring plate in the rear with a 2x3 between the jack pad and the spring mounting plate. This is exactly where the rear suspension load is applied, so it's safe as a jack point, and the 2x3 protects the spare tire carrier. In the front, I use the crossmember, using a 2x4 to bridge it front to rear to prevent damaging the metal there. That's to jack it up. (like Kensmith)
The jack stands go where the factory suggests, Magicv8s four points plus there are two more you can use shown in the shop manual, on the forward most extensions of the frame rail, where the sway bar mounts.
Harry
The jack stands go where the factory suggests, Magicv8s four points plus there are two more you can use shown in the shop manual, on the forward most extensions of the frame rail, where the sway bar mounts.
Harry
.. Hard to see from behind, initially, but placing the jack pad just in front of the spare tire tub flange, with a section of 2 x 4 (or 2 x 3) centered on the jack pad, will place the lift point fairly well centered directly underneath the leaf spring.
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From: 50 kilometers outside Oslo Norway
Well i remember when i was about 14-15 years old looking at a person jacking up the front of his car placing the jack on the oil pan.
Not the best place to jack up the front of the car
Not the best place to jack up the front of the car
