i want to jack up the frame to take some weight off the springs. Where is a good jacking point? Thanks
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Middle of the axles, with jack stands. Block your tires first. -
Where is a good place to put the stands? Seems kinda crowded?Comment
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Dave, if you want to take the load off the springs, I would set the front jack stands about the rear motor mounts and the rear stands at about the rear fender fronts. Probably the only place along the frame rail you won't have obstructions.
You can use the floor jack to get it up off the ground at the banjo in the rear and right below the hand crank hole on the front axle. I would probably jack the front up first, leaving it in gear and chocking the rear wheels.You wana look waaay far up da road and plan yer route because the brakes are far more of a suggestion than a command!Comment
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Jack it up from the axles as mentioned. Then place your stands under the frame as shown on the 2 post lift points in the chassis forum3~ Tudor's & 1~ Coupe
Henry Ford said,
"It's all nuts and bolts"
"Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible."
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Great! Thanks for the help. Now for my afternoon project. I'm trying to get grease into a couple shackles that don't want to take grease. Hoping that taking some pressure off will let me clean them out. Have ordered a zerk zapper also. DavidComment
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Is it ok to put the jack where it is in the photo for changing a front tire? I'm guessing yes, but want to be sure. If going under the car, ok to put jack stands at each end? Thanks,
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Do you guys have any preference to a good working safe jack to take along in your Model A for changing a tire? Don't necessarily want or need to use an original.
Got a good one that is compact and easy to use?? Where did you get it??
Thanks.05-28-2018, 11:23 AM -
I have a 1930 model A tudor.. I need to change tire treads (new tires) and get rims cleaned up and painted. So I'm wondering where to put car Jack's on front and back of cars underside?! I'd like to put car on stands so I can clean the tire wheels and underside better..
thxs in advance for any feed back.
Jasen Johnston
Commerce City, CO....11-29-2019, 01:02 PM -
hi could you tell me if this jack could be from A? I already asked that they tell me if they have any inscriptionYou do not have permission to view this gallery.
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I have located a correct jack and handle in my early '29 fine point tool quest. (A-17080-A jack, A-17081-A handle) I am not necessarily looking for a deal, and definitely don't want to screw my source on the price. What is the going rate for a reasonably nice, functioning jack and handle?09-28-2019, 08:56 AM -
I checked the chassis section and could not find any information on this. If you have determined that your frame has suffered this fate how is it best fixed? Do you have to take the body off or can it be done with the body on? I have looked at the Les Andrews book. Just wondering what the thoughts were on this site. Thanks, David04-07-2018, 10:01 AM -
I am sitting here bloated and sleepy from another wonderful belt busting holiday dinner wondering just how I can lift the rear end without stressing the banjo bolts and tighten them up. If I lift it from the banjo I won't be able to tighten the bolts because the jack will be in the way, and if I do get it up to a workable height with jack stands it will allow the banjo to sag putting the same stress...11-23-2017, 07:45 PM -
I have this Jack that is close to but not exactly the same as the judging standards. It is a Walker Jack. The jack measures 10 3/8 total height, the standards say 10 1/4. There are no holes in the flip top, and should have 7/16 hole on each side of the flip top. Based on research Jim Mason web page it looks like this might be a Model T jack, however Jim indicates the Model T jack doesn't have...You do not have permission to view this gallery.
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I have carpet in the garage where I park my Model A's, so when I store them on jack stands I like to have a solid base under the jack stands to keep the legs from leaving marks in the carpet. These also work to give the jack stands a solid base when using them on dirt or gravel. I cut a 10" square out of 5/8" plywood, and screwed thin boards around the perimeter to keep the stands centered....09-07-2018, 05:10 AM -
Gentlemen, I am going to purchase a floor jack for my Coupe, should I get a 3 1/2 ton or is a 2 1/2 ton sufficient. Are there any specific ones that are recommended. I’m also looking getting jack stands, any recommendations?
Thanks, Nick08-20-2020, 08:37 PM
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