Best location for blocks when removing all four wheels?

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NH455
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Best location for blocks when removing all four wheels?

Postby NH455 » Sun Feb 10, 2013 4:57 pm

I'm a total beginner, so please excuse what is probably a simple question. I want to put my 68 on blocks so that I can get all four wheels to a friend for sandblasting and repainting. What are the recommended jack points, and where should I position the blocks? I've got a good floor jack, and found what seems to be a good jack point at the lower bend of the frame behind the rear wheel, but didn't know if I should position the block beneath the spot just forward of that point...i.e., where there is some sort of bolt, washer, and a layer of rubber pieces that are sandwiched together. Also, with the wheels chocked, should I do the end rear first, and then move on to the front...is that the proper order?

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Re: Best location for blocks when removing all four wheels?

Postby 69W34 » Thu Feb 14, 2013 9:06 pm

You remarked that you have a good floor jack that's good. If you have not already, pick up 4 jack stands rated at 2-3 tons The bodies heavy welded iron with a cast iron head. They are adjustable and as you pull the head up to the desired height it ratchets and locks to release simply raise the trip handle and the head falls back to the bottom for removal. They are strong and stable you'll have these till the cows come home.

Placement: makes no difference where you start as long as your on a reasonably solid level surface preferably concrete, asphalt is Okay but i would put down 1/2 = 3/4 plywood under each stand as asphalt is great for roads but under the right conditions a concentrated load as with the feet of jack stands carrying a 4000 lb car can sink into the asphalt .. well you get the idea.

The toros frame offers multitude of points though (stay away from the 'front suspension' )
the main front cross member is great for jacking the front of the car as well as a place to position the stands. The front cross member can be identified by is rounded bottom and holes facing front, you wont need to go to high as soon as the tires clear the ground that's high enough, slide the jack stand close to the desired resting point raise the head as needed and slid it under resting point this may require you to raise the car an additional amount as when it settles into the stands you'll want the tires to be clear of the ground. As for the back end the rear axle is as good as it gets for jacking up the rear, and once again for stand placement though keeping a wide stance both front and rear is a good idea. You can use the rear frame mount as you suggested for stand position though this will require raising the car higher for when the rear axle is unloaded it will drop considerably therefor possibly making ground contact with the rear tires. So there you have it hope this helps and good luck.
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Re: Best location for blocks when removing all four wheels?

Postby NH455 » Fri Feb 15, 2013 6:16 am

I appreciate your thorough answer Bill...exactly what I was looking for! Take care.


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