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C3 Jack Stand Placement
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C3 Jack Stand Placement
I am removing the entire front suspension on my small block '69 C3 (body on). Not sure where to place jack stands to support the front of the car while doing this. Ideally, I would like to support the entire car front and rear on jack stands at the same time to allow overall suspension work. I have the rear on stands now placed along the outside frame just behind rear of the doors.
Also, would appreciate pointers on where to jack from. Understand the manuals say to jack from the sides and avoid jacking by the front cross member to avoid denting it, but trying to get stands under the front end while jacking from the side with jack stands already in the rear looks like it could be unstable.
Thanks in advance.
Hammer
Also, would appreciate pointers on where to jack from. Understand the manuals say to jack from the sides and avoid jacking by the front cross member to avoid denting it, but trying to get stands under the front end while jacking from the side with jack stands already in the rear looks like it could be unstable.
Thanks in advance.
Hammer
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Take a couple of 2x4x12" lay them fore/aft on the FLOOR jack cup and position under the cross member, it won't dent if you do it that way....
make sure you on smooth concrete to avoid pulling the rear off the REAR jack stands...
make sure you on smooth concrete to avoid pulling the rear off the REAR jack stands...
Last edited by mrvette; Sep 2, 2007 at 10:56 AM.
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Done this many times for 4 wheel brake jobs. Sturdy stands, level & solid ground and you'lll be fine. The plank suggestion will prevent any denting.
Always check to see how stable the car is before you begin you work by giving the car a little bump from each corner.
Always check to see how stable the car is before you begin you work by giving the car a little bump from each corner.
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Thanks everyone..
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sorry, no pix....
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I have my rear jack stands near the kickups, the fronts are just behind the mounting points for the P/S ram and the idler arm. It's been stable like that for 16 months now.
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This is a '80 project we are replacing the frame on:
good shot of rear stand placement:
you can see front stand placement a little better on this pic:
as for jacking, the placement point can vary based on preference but I like to jack on the side right next to but not on the tranny crossmember. I place the saddle of the jack on the frame rail as close to the crossmember as I can than jack up one side and place both stands on that side than do the same on the other side.
you can use the trany crossover as a jacking point but it WILL dent it unless you place a 2x4 or similar between it and the jack to help distribute the weight along the crossmember
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From: Henderson Nv-Rohnert Park/Sonoma C o. ca/born in NY Rockaway Beach.
Barry, Yes this help a bunch. I can see everything with you frame exchange project. Thanks for the help. I will be using those pics a bunch untill I remember those spots. =) =) Im getting old.. -0 )
