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Jacking points on A-body #2185782
10/30/16 01:03 PM
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DrCharles Offline OP
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Is it OK to jack up the front of my Dart from the center of the K-frame?

Seems like lifting one side at a time (then setting the frame rail on a jack stand) will cause more twisting and stresses on the chassis. work

I also asked once before but can't find it with the useless search engine: what about picking up the rear from the center of the 8-3/4"

thanks.

Re: Jacking points on A-body [Re: DrCharles] #2185805
10/30/16 01:30 PM
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I've jacked up my cars for years center k frame and center rear


68 Polara 500...LL1 Y7 M6X
69 Hemi road runner...X9 X9 M6X
69 A12 road runner....R4 R4 M6X
69 ModTop FLORAL Super Bee...F6 M6W
70 AAR 'cuda...EW1 EW1 H4X9
71 Duster 340...FJ6 V24 L6X9
71 road runner FC7 V1X M6X9

72 Rallye Charger B5 V1W

74 'cuda 360...KB5 V1X A6X9
08 SRT Challenger #234



Re: Jacking points on A-body [Re: mopargem] #2185807
10/30/16 01:33 PM
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^this^


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Re: Jacking points on A-body [Re: DrCharles] #2185810
10/30/16 01:38 PM
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thanks... I've sometimes done this, but always wondered if I shouldn't wink

Re: Jacking points on A-body [Re: DrCharles] #2185829
10/30/16 02:06 PM
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The K member is way stronger than it needs to be so absolutely yes.

One side at a time which is way more work than need be but you will not hurt the chassis with this method.

As for the center of the rear axle. Just add care the cup of the jack does not damage the stud and nut of the center section.


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Re: Jacking points on A-body [Re: DrCharles] #2185833
10/30/16 02:16 PM
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I always keep the jack towards the back of the k frame as the k frame is not flat.

Re: Jacking points on A-body [Re: DrCharles] #2185846
10/30/16 02:24 PM
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I've jacked up my big block 69 dart that way for the past 47 years now, without any issues. I use a block of wood between the jack saddle and the car's k-member.







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