EXCELLENT vid! I was just looking for where to place the stands. I had it on the frame rail on my 2008 Mustang GT. I thought it was secure. Was cranking the nut to replace front sway bar bushing. One of the stands then "shifted"... scaring the hell out of me. I am actually reluctant to go back down there now. Lol.
I know what you mean; I put mine on the pinch welds, no shifting or slipping there. Also, a friend suggested keeping your jack and an old wheel and tire under the car also as a another means of security.
From FORD - Warning Do not use the spare tire jack to lift your truck at the rear differential housing. It does not have the weight capacity for this lift point - THATS USING THE FACTORY JACK - THEY THEN SAY An easier way is to lift the rear of the truck off the ground via the differential. This will lift both sides of the truck simultaneously and evenly. easier way to lift the rear-end of the vehicle all at once. The spare tire jack does not have the weight capacity for this. Only use a floor jack or a bottle jack.
FYI - for rear of the car, use the differential (use a rubber puck so as not to damage the cover) but just beyond the lip. For the front, just before the oil pain (toward the bumper) on the support member for the front suspension - been that way on cars for years. NEVER let it touch the oil pan. you'll bend it and have leaks Hope this helps ..if I could, I would post pictures
ONE important note - USe the supplied locking pins for the jack stands ..I kid you not. some guy hit the lever with a tool and they came down. Saw an experiment on how could that happen ? Guy proved if you have 500lbs of force on the stand for example and hit the lever with a hammer (working underneath) BING ..down goes the stand ...he was stunned that it could happen and I am too...use the pins
i could understand the reasoning for such stands, you don't have to jack up the car much to get them released and out of the way, but for safety i like the older style where the release has to physically raise up 1 tooth on the stand to actually release.
If you need to get the car higher on those same jacks, is it best to lift a the whole side or do them each 1 by 1. So for example if you have the car on all 4 stands at the lowest setting but u want to go up 3 notches all the way around what's the best way to do that ?
Can you guys make one for the s197 models. The 2014 model specially. Where to jack and and Jack stand placement. I'm not hesitant to do the suspension work. But I'm hesitant to jack up the car.
Great video, doing catback installation on driveway on 2013 GT. Is it safe to jack up on the differential and put jackstands on the two sides of the axl?
Bill, have you (or someone you know) bent the pinch welds at all? My wife's car is a Ford unibody and I noticed some marring and slight bending after lifting her car for some brake work. Now I'm afraid to lift my Mustang. Any tips on that? Also, what about placing the saddle of the jack stand "inside" the pinch weld lengthwise rather than straddling the pinch weld? It seems like there's a sturdy frame rail there and it won't bend anything.
Well, there’s some good videos online on what happens when you jack in the wrong spots haha. Mostly ended up in the car collapsing under that one spot, definitely not pretty
Never jack the car up or place jack stands on the K member mount. It is designed to tear away in colisions and is not reinforced for that load. If youndo you risk bending or tearing that box it is mounted to.
I'm having issues with your website.. I have an account but everytime I log on it times out and says the website is down. I'm doing it from my phone as before when I made the account and never had any issues till recently. Everything is updated on my phone so I'm not sure what the issue is.
Replacing the exuast on my 2014 challenger. I'm worried about twisting to jack the car one side at a time. Is there anywhere I can jack the whole ass end up at once to place my Jack's?
Put it under the rear differential. Also check out the BMR jacking rails. I just put a set on my Mustang. They make rotating the tires so much easier. You only have to use one lift point for the whole side.
Are there any American made jack stands? All I’ve been able to find is Chinese made junk. There are a lot of videos of jack stands folding under the weight of the car. Harbor Freight Chinese made junk stands killed a few people. There was a lawsuit a few years back.
Eric D I had regular ramps that my mustang had no chance of going up, so I used some lumber I had and cut the end of the boards to fit into the ramp, then added a few smaller boards under the ones going to the ramp for support, worked great, the front lip cleared easy
So how does that no lift shift feature work? From my understand its just preventing over reving but it still does it when I powershift. There like a certain rpm you have to be at or in track mode or something?
Travis Smith never have probably took my wheels off more than most have useing a lift (just owning the car n working on it changing to drags ect.) Just do 2 at a time or put it up on jack stands its not that hard at all. Alittle more time consuming
Hi Bill, Your videos are generally very helpful but the CJ jack points videos are giving some bad advice. For many years now you are not to jack S197 and newer Mustangs by the differential. Ford specifically points this out in all their owners manuals in writing and with drawings. You might want to update your videos recommending this. Otherwise thanks for terrific videos.
EXCELLENT vid! I was just looking for where to place the stands. I had it on the frame rail on my 2008 Mustang GT. I thought it was secure. Was cranking the nut to replace front sway bar bushing. One of the stands then "shifted"... scaring the hell out of me. I am actually reluctant to go back down there now. Lol.
I know what you mean; I put mine on the pinch welds, no shifting or slipping there. Also, a friend suggested keeping your jack and an old wheel and tire under the car also as a another means of security.
@@markurbancowboy good idea on pinch weld placement and old wheel and tire. Still got my 2008.
I lay on a giant piece of cardboard from a TV it makes it easy to slide under the car and it protects you from the hard ground
From FORD - Warning
Do not use the spare tire jack to lift your truck at the rear differential housing. It does not have the weight capacity for this lift point - THATS USING THE FACTORY JACK - THEY THEN SAY
An easier way is to lift the rear of the truck off the ground via the differential. This will lift both sides of the truck simultaneously and evenly. easier way to lift the rear-end of the vehicle all at once. The spare tire jack does not have the weight capacity for this. Only use a floor jack or a bottle jack.
Dude you forgot something. Where to put the floor jack when jacking up? Any recommendations for a floor jack?
FYI - for rear of the car, use the differential (use a rubber puck so as not to damage the cover) but just beyond the lip. For the front, just before the oil pain (toward the bumper) on the support member for the front suspension - been that way on cars for years. NEVER let it touch the oil pan. you'll bend it and have leaks
Hope this helps ..if I could, I would post pictures
ford states to NEVER use the differential as a jacking point
Actually, ford does NOT state that. They state that it may be used but be cautious of the differential cover.
Robert Arco Bruh, Ford says never jack using the diff...
ONE important note - USe the supplied locking pins for the jack stands ..I kid you not. some guy hit the lever with a tool and they came down. Saw an experiment on how could that happen ? Guy proved if you have 500lbs of force on the stand for example and hit the lever with a hammer (working underneath) BING ..down goes the stand ...he was stunned that it could happen and I am too...use the pins
i could understand the reasoning for such stands, you don't have to jack up the car much to get them released and out of the way, but for safety i like the older style where the release has to physically raise up 1 tooth on the stand to actually release.
If you need to get the car higher on those same jacks, is it best to lift a the whole side or do them each 1 by 1. So for example if you have the car on all 4 stands at the lowest setting but u want to go up 3 notches all the way around what's the best way to do that ?
Can you guys make one for the s197 models. The 2014 model specially. Where to jack and and Jack stand placement. I'm not hesitant to do the suspension work. But I'm hesitant to jack up the car.
Puts a whole new meaning to... because race car 🚗 🏁
Did all this and still didn't show us where to jack it up exactly lmao less talking more showing
Rear point other then obvious pinch weld the camera angle was confusing
Great video, doing catback installation on driveway on 2013 GT. Is it safe to jack up on the differential and put jackstands on the two sides of the axl?
Bill, have you (or someone you know) bent the pinch welds at all? My wife's car is a Ford unibody and I noticed some marring and slight bending after lifting her car for some brake work. Now I'm afraid to lift my Mustang. Any tips on that? Also, what about placing the saddle of the jack stand "inside" the pinch weld lengthwise rather than straddling the pinch weld? It seems like there's a sturdy frame rail there and it won't bend anything.
Ben Sadtler I've always bent the pinch welds over too. Now I use the front or rear subframe
I've been using the rear axle tubes my whole life for jack stands.
Nothing wrong with that, I do the same but the 2015+ is IRS so there are none.
@@cjponyparts Guess your right, still a solid axle guy, all good.
thank you very much !!
Point the handle for the jack stand out towards you. You have the rear one facing in.
PLEASE MAKE ONE OF THESE VIDEOS FOR THE FOCUS ST!!!!!!!!
Yes please ST/RS need this video. . . Also do they make, or plan to make, the jack rails for the ST/RS?
Wicked Paintball Steeda makes a set for the ST. Not sure if they fit the RS
We have a video on the ST/RS version. www.cjponyparts.com/steeda-chassis-jacking-rails-ultra-lite-low-profile-pair-focus-2012-2017/p/5555208/
A how to jacking video for the focus st would be nice.
This makes me think now, how can I not worry about a technician jacking my car up in the right spots??? What potential damage could occur?
Well, there’s some good videos online on what happens when you jack in the wrong spots haha. Mostly ended up in the car collapsing under that one spot, definitely not pretty
Never jack the car up or place jack stands on the K member mount. It is designed to tear away in colisions and is not reinforced for that load. If youndo you risk bending or tearing that box it is mounted to.
Are these also the best places to put the jack stands when storing the car during the winter?
Yes they are.
I'm having issues with your website.. I have an account but everytime I log on it times out and says the website is down. I'm doing it from my phone as before when I made the account and never had any issues till recently. Everything is updated on my phone so I'm not sure what the issue is.
Replacing the exuast on my 2014 challenger. I'm worried about twisting to jack the car one side at a time. Is there anywhere I can jack the whole ass end up at once to place my Jack's?
Put it under the rear differential. Also check out the BMR jacking rails. I just put a set on my Mustang. They make rotating the tires so much easier. You only have to use one lift point for the whole side.
Are there any American made jack stands? All I’ve been able to find is Chinese made junk. There are a lot of videos of jack stands folding under the weight of the car. Harbor Freight Chinese made junk stands killed a few people. There was a lawsuit a few years back.
Is there a lift point in the center of the front to jack up the front only for doing oil changes?
Condor1970 good question, I have been using ramps to do oil changes, works well
@@Bruce6001 Does the front lip spoiler scrape?
Eric D I had regular ramps that my mustang had no chance of going up, so I used some lumber I had and cut the end of the boards to fit into the ramp, then added a few smaller boards under the ones going to the ramp for support, worked great, the front lip cleared easy
@@Bruce6001 Nice 👍🏻 Thanks for the info!
Can I jack by the diff? If so do put the jack on the seam or the cover itself? And how would that apply to a solid axle car?
Yes you can, just make sure the flat part of the jack face is on the pumpkin.
@@cjponyparts alright thanks
quality stuff thanks man!
Great tips. Thank you👍
Will this work of the the 2018 Mustang GT also?
why wouldnt it?
Please can you do one for a 66 also!!
We will add it to the list!
CJ Pony Parts thanks!!
So how does that no lift shift feature work? From my understand its just preventing over reving but it still does it when I powershift. There like a certain rpm you have to be at or in track mode or something?
Focus st video also?
Awesome video! Thanks so much!
thank you bill
aren't you suppose to bend that tab before use?
For changing rear tires quickly is it safe to jack up at differential?
I have done it, I just put a small 2x4 on the jack.
Travis Smith never have probably took my wheels off more than most have useing a lift (just owning the car n working on it changing to drags ect.) Just do 2 at a time or put it up on jack stands its not that hard at all. Alittle more time consuming
Hi Bill, Your videos are generally very helpful but the CJ jack points videos are giving some bad advice. For many years now you are not to jack S197 and newer Mustangs by the differential. Ford specifically points this out in all their owners manuals in writing and with drawings. You might want to update your videos recommending this. Otherwise thanks for terrific videos.
Nice video ;)
Thank you!
Exactly, wtf was that? Ok got it!
Verry good 😊
Good stuff
Nice!
What ton jack stands should I use on my 2029 mustang gt
2029😳
if this guy was a teacher i would be an scientist!
Skip the protein shakes. Eat healthy and get plenty of sleep.
How to jack up a mustang: lose control showing off, and drive into a crowd of people
E Ferreira boo
Don’t give up the day job
Nice video ;)
Verry good 😊