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KeeKeeBoy46 · 02-11-2024, 09:00 PM

Greetings old car guys, just curious.........what are the thoughts out there regarding lifting the rear of the vehicle with a hydraulic jack placed at the differential? I don't see a problem considering the rear end has much less weight. Also, since I am a newbie to the site, I wanted to thank all the members who have helped me with questions regarding my newly purchased 1940 Ford. So happy I got the opportunity to purchase a really nice stock Sedan Deluxe....so much fun to drive and it draws so much attention, especially from the old school dudes. Kenny C.

GB SISSON · 02-11-2024, 09:41 PM

I always jack from the diff if I want both wheels up. The cup on my floor jack seems to be made for that. Never an issue after 55 years. Block those front wheels in both directions and use jack stands before you slide under.

terry · 02-12-2024, 11:18 AM

I have done the same as Alan for many yrs. And his advice on the jack stands, I double on. terry

38 coupe · 02-12-2024, 06:29 PM

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From Model A newer it is safe to jack up under the differential. My Model T friends prefer not to do that.

02-11-2024, 09:00 PM	#1
KeeKeeBoy46 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 23	Differential Greetings old car guys, just curious.........what are the thoughts out there regarding lifting the rear of the vehicle with a hydraulic jack placed at the differential? I don't see a problem considering the rear end has much less weight. Also, since I am a newbie to the site, I wanted to thank all the members who have helped me with questions regarding my newly purchased 1940 Ford. So happy I got the opportunity to purchase a really nice stock Sedan Deluxe....so much fun to drive and it draws so much attention, especially from the old school dudes. Kenny C.

02-11-2024, 09:41 PM	#2
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,945	Re: Differential I always jack from the diff if I want both wheels up. The cup on my floor jack seems to be made for that. Never an issue after 55 years. Block those front wheels in both directions and use jack stands before you slide under. __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1947 Tonner Pickup (red) mostly stock with exception of a cummins 6at turbo diesel, 1946 Tonner Pickup (green) with 226 cu in 6 cyl flathead, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, completely encased in 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. Ok, cornbinder rear fenders..... 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

02-12-2024, 11:18 AM	#3
terry Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 267	Re: Differential I have done the same as Alan for many yrs. And his advice on the jack stands, I double on. terry

02-12-2024, 06:29 PM	#4
38 coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Texas Posts: 1,631	Re: Differential Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) From Model A newer it is safe to jack up under the differential. My Model T friends prefer not to do that.