Fiberglass composite monospring and jacks
I'm about to install an used VBP or Van Steel (not sure) 420lbs rear monospring and I'm wondering wether I can jack the car or not from the metal plate bolted onto the differencial.
With the steel leafs spring is not an issue but I guess that with a composite monospring it might be a different story. Thoughts? |
Originally Posted by corvetero
(Post 1598309756)
I'm about to install an used VBP or Van Steel (not sure) 420lbs rear monospring and I'm wondering wether I can jack the car or not from the metal plate bolted onto the differencial.
With the steel leafs spring is not an issue but I guess that with a composite monospring it might be a different story. Thoughts? |
I put a 2x4 on edge on the jack and that provides a bit of cushion, and clearance enough for the exhaust....
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I usually put the jack under the diff itself.
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Originally Posted by Rescue Rogers
(Post 1598311813)
I usually put the jack under the diff itself.
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just in front of the mainspring, when its up in the air then I block the frame.
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Originally Posted by corvetero
(Post 1598315715)
How can you do that with the monospring in place? That is what I do anyway on the cars I need to get more ground clearance on when trying to get the car up of the ground using a floor jack. And I have no fear that the car is miraculously going to crush the wood. DUB |
That's what I do when I don't use my Qwik Lift. The 54" Race Ramps work with my 80, too, and I can get the jack under the diff with the extra 1.5 inches. You might need 3" (2 2x8s as DUB suggested) for lowered cars.
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...182120a658.jpg |
Notice in the photo above that he also has the rear tires on a block of wood also so if he needs to get under it to raise it...he can.
The system I use uses a block of wood like he has but it has been doubled up so it is twice as thick. DUB |
Originally Posted by DUB
(Post 1598321088)
Notice in the photo above that he also has the rear tires on a block of wood also so if he needs to get under it to raise it...he can.
The system I use uses a block of wood like he has but it has been doubled up so it is twice as thick. DUB |
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