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Jack Stands for subframe R&R
If you remove the entire subframe, trailing arms, diff & axles
you will have to have your jack stands to the side of the car.
They will be in the way if you put them under the usual jack points.
I used 3/4 bar stock from Lowes. I put the entire bar in the jack hole
then, using a floor jack on the very end of the bar I jacked up until the bar
got a slight bend. Turn the bar around and slightly bend the other end.
The bend is needed because of the angle of the jack hole. I wanted
the bar to lay flat on the jack stand. Then cut the bar in half and you
have two bars for your jack holes.
I had my smaller jack stands under the car forward of the subframe
as backup stands.
This setup was recommended and is used by WHunter & Charmalu.
I think Charlie put tires under his car as the backup.
Whatever you do, be safe and use common sense!
Jeff
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1984 300SD 300,000 miles--two tank WVO setup
2.88 diff & 500SEL anti-squat rear end
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