Torch40 Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 LOL You unleashed a monster...Red 40ths first, I’ll take two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19again Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 Get yourself a floorjack from Harbor Freight. $90. Makes it so much easier and safer than scissor jacks. While your at it get a couple short jack stands http://www.harborfre...-html-7814.html I am using the low profile jack that Harbor sells. I needed that extra low profile to clear the rockers. And not to scar the pinch welds I made inserts for the cup on the jack.I made my own from a sample piece of carpet that I got at Maynards. A piece of 3/4 inch ply would also work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpbt Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 I guess I need to order up a length of bar stock. Looks like you might have strated a small side business Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msb64 Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 I would like 2 as well. Nice to see a practical item like that, and there should definitely be a market for it. Anyone with newer Mustang or Shelby that does their own maintenance could certainly use one, or any other vehicle with a pinch weld lift point for that matter. I am guessing that your woodworking expertise helped pulling that off too, always making jigs and guides etc. You could even get into various colours if that is an option. If you don't have a paypal account yet, set one up and let the $$ pour in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNKBITE Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 This is what I made to lift mine. Works great. Necessity is the "Mother of Invention"! How do I get my hands on two of these? Not going to the bash... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07REDGT500 Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 I am working out making some. Anyone not going to the bash shoot me a PM and we can work it out. Anyone going to the bash I will try and get some done to bring with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07REDGT500 Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 Note: The base diameter is 2-1/2". My low profile jack has a flat surface so the 2-1/2 gives it stability. If your jack has a cup. Measure it and make sure 2-1/2" will fit. If not send me a PM with the size and I will see what I can do to make some to fit the cups. I don't think putting it on top of the cup is a good idea. I think it could slip off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve@TrueForged Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 Okay, more details. How did you make it? What is the orange piece and how do I get one? How does it work lifting the rear trying to navigate around the rocker and brake cooling ducts? ah, we're just about to introduce ones that we're making. made of billet aluminum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford Fest Posted March 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 What weight of floor jack is everyone using 1,500lb or 3,000lb? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 ah, we're just about to introduce ones that we're making. made of billet aluminum. Please start a thread on your new product when you complete it. I'm interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msb64 Posted March 3, 2012 Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 You guys better get those out to market before some far east manufacturer starts pumping them out at $15 ea or so with free shipping Once they get a money making idea like that, they are pretty good at running with it. Came across these recently, and would be great for lifting on the points like Grabber posted in one of his threads with the red dots: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PTP-19-1403/ Just line up the red pad to the red dot and you can't go wrong They also have various sizes to fit your style of lift jack, and even have these neat jack stand pads to protect your freshly painted axle tubes etc: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PTP-19-1412/ Jegs carries them as well, just checking on American Muscle as they offer free shipping to the U.S. and currently offer 10% off on selected items when you use the discount code MARCHTAG0510 at checkout. Be nice if someone offered a kit with all that stuff in it, along with a decent jack handle padding/guard, something almost everyone could use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford Fest Posted March 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2012 I'm still looking for the best spot to lift the rear of a 40th with both cf rockers and rear brake cooling ducts if any one has a suggestion. Please include photo if you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03 DSG Snake Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 I'd take one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torch40 Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 I'm still looking for the best spot to lift the rear of a 40th with both cf rockers and rear brake cooling ducts if any one has a suggestion. Please include photo if you can. The best way without a custom piece is to use a small flat piece of metal. Put it on the jack and then lift it on the pinch weld. It shouldn’t touch the rocker. Even if it does the carbon fiber will flex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 They best way without a custom piece is to use a small flat piece of metal. Put it on the jack and then lift it on the pinch weld. Hocky pucks. Really. I have 4 in the front of the Ford GT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torch40 Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 Hocky pucks. Really. I have 4 in the front of the Ford GT. Even better! I’ll just get some from the Sharks, they can’t do anything good with them anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msb64 Posted March 10, 2012 Report Share Posted March 10, 2012 Been using hockey pucks for as long as I can remember for lifting, shims, compressor isolation etc. One of the benefits of living in cold climates is that they are easy to find. A trip out back a few times at the end of the season can yield 30 or 40 of them They are fairly easy to cut to shape too, with a chop saw or hack saw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07REDGT500 Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 Any one still interested in getting one of these shoot me a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torch40 Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 Been using hockey pucks for as long as I can remember for lifting, shims, compressor isolation etc. One of the benefits of living in cold climates is that they are easy to find. A trip out back a few times at the end of the season can yield 30 or 40 of them They are fairly easy to cut to shape too, with a chop saw or hack saw. Talk about a Field of Dreams... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07REDGT500 Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 I still have a couple left if anyone is interested. Mine work both in the front and back but not the back if you have the brake cooling ducts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSSNAKE Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 I still have a couple left if anyone is interested. Mine work both in the front and back but not the back if you have the brake cooling ducts. Hi Bob, Do you still have ant of these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07REDGT500 Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 Yes I do. Send me a PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anton Ruighaver Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 I can vouch for the ones Bob makes, they're the right shape and are perfect for protecting the pinch-weld and not damaging your rocker panels. They put the jack's stress exactly where it's intended to be... Anton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07REDGT500 Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 I have a few with me at Summit Point and Carlisle if anyone is interested in one. Just look for the red 40th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torch40 Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 I can vouch for the ones Bob makes, they're the right shape and are perfect for protecting the pinch-weld and not damaging your rocker panels. They put the jack's stress exactly where it's intended to be... Anton Yup. Just bought some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford Fest Posted August 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Bob, Your pucks work great! My wife bought me a new low profile long reach floor jack for my birthday and was able to finally put the puck to the test. All GT500 owners should get one or two of these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford Fest Posted August 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 Are the rear brake ducts easy to take off? Could I take off and put back on easily or should I just lift the rear by the pumpkin ? Just need to lift a couple of inches to remove wheels for cleaning. The block of wood method didn't work to well. Don't ask#*/?$!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Jerome Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 Are the rear brake ducts easy to take off? Could I take off and put back on easily or should I just lift the rear by the pumpkin ? Just need to lift a couple of inches to remove wheels for cleaning. The block of wood method didn't work to well. Don't ask#*/?$!!!!! I have the same issue on the Super Snake. The puck works great on the front lift points, but the rear brake duct is in the way. I was debating on whether or not to notch the brake ducts at the lift point on both sides to allow for the puck to fit the lifting point. Just not sure if that's going to turn my brake duct into some strange whistling instrument??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford Fest Posted August 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 I have the same issue on the Super Snake. The puck works great on the front lift points, but the rear brake duct is in the way. I was debating on whether or not to notch the brake ducts at the lift point on both sides to allow for the puck to fit the lifting point. Just not sure if that's going to turn my brake duct into some strange whistling instrument??? Had the same thought about a notch, but didn't even cross my mind about a possible noise. Plenty of noise from the rear between gear howl at 60 mph and clunky suspension. I'm not complaining, I'm just saying there's a lot of noise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torch40 Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Don't tell anyone but just lift it by the pumpkin. B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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