GT-Vert-03 wrote: > Hi, >
I used to just put the jack under the area of the subframe that was nice & thick, it's actually the bulkhead where you would weld in subframe connectors.
(if you get subframe connectors, you just put the jack in the middle of the car, under the connector, and raise the whole side of the car with ONE jack. Makes tire rotation a snap!!! :)
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Hi,
I have a convertible, and there appears to be some type of "subframe connectors" already in place from Ford. These frame rail connectors don't really "look" sturdy enough to jack the entire side of the car up by, but maybe they are...? I didn't want to take any chances until I heard from some experienced Mustang people first. Perhaps the subframe connectors you speak of are different and more heavy-duty than what my stock vert has. ?
Yes they are different. The subs you (we) had on our 99+ GTs were 3/4 length and bolt-in. They're better than nothing, but not nearly as good as full length weld in connectors. Don't try jacking up the whole side of your car with the bolt-ins you have now. I have some pics of the subs on the link below...check it out.
Here's a link to a pdf on my site that has the shop manual pages describing the places Ford recommends lifting the car at:
West makes good stuff, my
I agree. GW makes extremely good equipment, and their subs are the best I've ever seen.
-JD
Actually the stock sub frame connectors on the convertibles are a reputable brand. They are simply bolt on. I can't remember which dealer they come from, but it's one of the major after market vendors. @charter.net (hlherron)
You don't work for Ford, do you?
-JD
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-JD
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DO NOT JACK YOUR CAR AT THE NOTCHES!!
These are only for the scissors jack that comes with the car. You will bend the frame if you use a floor jack or jack stands at these points.
The following link is a good reference.
difference.
Why would it bend the frame any more than any other lift point? You have to lift the car off the ground at the sill point to get wheel off so it has to take the entire point load. Are yo claiming Ford created a lift point to assist in a common problem (flat tire) and made a bent frame a risk?
Now, if you don't use an adapter you are risking damaging the body panel. This is particulary a risk if you have subframe connectors which will allow you to get the whole side of the car supported there. The edge of the body panel is certainly not designed to carry that load.
However, the floor jack adapters that allow the pressure to be put around the panel shold work dandy.
Dan
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