Mike B Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 (edited) Bought a set of them when I bought their hood struts. Struts went on easier than I thought. I plan on installing the jacking rails when it gets a bit warmer (getting to old to lay on a cold garage floor). Anyway, I looked through the owners manual for a guide to jack he car. Where's the safest place to jack it and place it on jack stands? Thanks. Edited February 24, 2019 by Mike B 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbf2530 Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 51 minutes ago, Mike B said: Bought a set of them when I bought their hood struts. Struts went on easier than I thought. I plan on installing the jacking rails when it gets a bit warmer (getting to old to lay on a cold garage floor). Anyway, I looked through the owners manual for a guide to jack he car. Where's the safest place to jack it and place it on jack stands? Thanks. Hi MikeB. For scissor jack placement, there are small arrows/triangles on the bottom or side of the rocker panel. You can feel them if you run your finger along the bottom. Maybe 6"-8" in from the wheelwells. You place the scissor jack in the pinch weld cutout just inboard of those arrows. Jacking procedure is explained in the Owners Manual. Look in Index under "Changing a Road Wheel". Why it is described that way, I have no idea. ? Explanations and diagrams begin on page 304 of the PDF version. I do not know where the proper placement is for a floor jack or jack stands. Hope this helps and good luck. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike B Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 Thanks, one would think there would be a place for floor jacks/ jack stands. I would think a tire shop would use a four point lift for tire changes. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike B Posted February 26, 2019 Author Share Posted February 26, 2019 I installed the jacking rails on the Fusion today. Did not have to jack the car up for the install. After looking close at the instructions and using a mirror, I was able to see everything. They went on in less than 30 minutes. That includes moving the car over in the garage, getting a drop light, tools and a rug to lay on. Was very happy with the quality of their product except for one item. The stud for the rear bolt does not come all the way through the nut, it sits flush. The front stud has 3 to 4 threads sticking out of the nut. I'm going to have to keep an eye on this or remove the rails. I'm afraid the because of normal vibrations, the nut will eventually back off. I contacted Steeda and waiting to see what they say. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyross Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 You can try adding some threadlock if needed, or even drill through and cotter-pin it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike B Posted February 26, 2019 Author Share Posted February 26, 2019 3 minutes ago, andyross said: You can try adding some threadlock if needed, or even drill through and cotter-pin it. I plan on using locktite unless Steeda supplies longer studs. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbf2530 Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 (edited) On 2/24/2019 at 12:33 PM, Mike B said: Thanks, one would think there would be a place for floor jacks/ jack stands. I would think a tire shop would use a four point lift for tire changes. Hi Mike. There are proper places to put a floor jack/a four point lift/jack stands. I just do not know where those places are. Edited February 26, 2019 by bbf2530 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike B Posted February 27, 2019 Author Share Posted February 27, 2019 bbf2530, I know exactly what your talking about. I still look every now and then. It would be nice to be able to take the wheels off and clean the back side of them every now and then. One would figure with all the YouTube videos out there, someone would have made on for floor jack placement for these cars. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 The only official jack points are the same ones in the owner's manual - doesn't matter whether it's a floor jack or scissor jack. For a floor jack you use a pinch weld adapter. I made my own out of block of hardwood. Some cut slots in hockey pucks. It is difficult to get both the floor jack and jack stand near the same position though. You can always use this product: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike B Posted February 27, 2019 Author Share Posted February 27, 2019 Thanks for that akirby!! I've not heard of them and will look them up. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 Not cheap but you only need 1 for changing tires. Leave it on the first wheel as you work your way around the car. I'm planning to order one soon. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike B Posted February 28, 2019 Author Share Posted February 28, 2019 Watched a couple YouTube videos, and like what I've seen. I sent the info to my son, he's got a '87 Jaguar XJS that he needs to drop the rear end out of. If he orders 1 and I order 1, then we'll have 2. I'd also have to get the Dodge adapter for the wife's car. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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