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Old 02-21-2021, 02:43 AM   #1
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Jack stand placement

I know this is trivial. Does anyone see issues with having jack stand placed at the very front of the frame rail? I used to always put them directly under the firewall, but never liked the way the front end sagged. Any input would great, thank you.
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Old 02-21-2021, 02:49 AM   #2
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Re: Jack stand placement

I've always put the stands under the lower control arm. Weight is on the suspension
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Old 02-21-2021, 09:53 AM   #3
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Re: Jack stand placement

A member on the board made these in picture below.

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Old 02-21-2021, 04:49 PM   #4
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A member on the board made these in picture below.

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Here is a set that could be purchased (Link Below).

They are 5 lug
Universal 5-slot pattern fits 5 x 4 1/2 through 5 x 5 wheel stud patterns. Set of two, requires 2 Auto Dolly platforms (sold separately). Use them on just one end of the car or buy 2 sets to cover all four corners.



Link: https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/pr...asp?RecID=9835









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Super cool wheel stands. I just went back to wheels and tires for now, probably a little preemptive on the stands. I imagine anything will be good once the engine is out

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Old 02-21-2021, 04:57 PM   #5
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Re: Jack stand placement

I always place them under the axles if that's an option. Otherwise I place them on the frame as close as possible to the axles. If the rear of the truck can't move, I don't see a problem with where you have them.
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Old 02-21-2021, 09:56 PM   #6
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Re: Jack stand placement

I usually put them on the frame behind the front suspension. The same place the front arms of a 2 post lift would go.
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Old 02-21-2021, 10:17 PM   #7
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Depends on what I'm working on
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Old 02-22-2021, 12:16 AM   #8
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Re: Jack stand placement

I've had stands further forward than the picture in the OP many times, drivetrain no body. But I support the engine crossmember at the same time. I don't see why there would be unnecessary strain on the frame rails so long as it's a good spot & not too far forward.
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Old 02-22-2021, 12:48 AM   #9
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Re: Jack stand placement

I'm not sure there's an issue putting the stands as shown in post one. I usually put them inside the drums on a diff, and under the shock mounts on the LCA, or as near to the tire frame load as practical, if any of that makes sense...
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Old 02-22-2021, 02:15 AM   #10
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Re: Jack stand placement

In 40 Years Working on Trucks Cats always on Axles And Under AArms,
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Old 02-22-2021, 06:29 AM   #11
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Re: Jack stand placement

I like the looks of the jack stands that bolt to the drums/rotors. I'm going to make me some.
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Old 02-22-2021, 09:16 AM   #12
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Re: Jack stand placement

Depends on what I am working on. But mostly I use the rear axle or front cross member. I don't like to use the front control arms as I have had a few occasions where they slipped some when putting the truck weight on them.
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