I have small floor jacks in my cars. Would NEVER use one of these!
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What I Own: 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis GS
What I Help Maintain: 1996 CV / 1988 CV / 1988 Tempo -
Pretty sure my bumper jack has a zinc plated mechanism body, I don't think it's painted.
I bought a small bottle jack to replace the bumper jack in my MGM, but the dang thing doesn't go high enough to jack from the frame rail and barely fits under the rear axle, which is a sketchy place to jack from with a tiny jackpad anyways. Front control arms are too low.1985 Mercury Grand Marquis LS, "Maisa"
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In the 88 I had, the jack base spot welds failed. Just pretty much a cold weld. I welded that damn thing back together and rattle canned it back to black and called it a day. It never collapsed on me, but I also carried a small 1.5t trolley jack in that car just because of that. Hopefully the current owner does the same. Though the base is a LOT more stable with my booger welds than the stock spot welds... so there's that.
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. -- Albert Einstein
rides: 93 Crown Vic LX (The Red Velvet Cake), 2000 Crown Vic base model (Sandy), 2003 Expedition (the vacation beast)
Originally posted by gadget73
... and it should all work like magic and unicorns and stuff.
Originally posted by dmccaig
Overhead, some poor bastards are flying in airplanes.Comment
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The bumper jack that comes with these cars is absolutely a non-issue. I've done roadside tire changes with them and they work fine. Never the slightest hint of a threat to drop the car. A manufacturing defect (the welds) is a different story - and additionally I'd never go anywhere near being under a car supported by one, since they're inherently wobbly.
Now, the bumpers on the car...different story. Any bumper with the aluminum backing should be considered extremely suspect at this point in their aging process, and if it's ever touched salt, it's extremely risky to lift the car by it. I carry a small floor jack in whatever vehicle is seeing the most out-of-town distance driving for this reason.Last edited by kishy; 12-09-2024, 12:45 PM.Comment
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Small trolley jack is the way to go.86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley
91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry
1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal
Originally posted by phayzer5
I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousersComment
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When the bumper jack failed on me in the 70s, the jacking mechanism broke. It came crashing down. Trolley jack with a couple of blocks of wood work ok. Scissors jack from a pickup truck that has a broader base and higher lift works ok. At my age, I will call AAA and let them do the tire change or tow it home.
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This. And I have done it, multiple times. Especially when driving my Lincoln, as I cannot be bothered to remove my silk-lined driving gloves to get all dirty changing a tire.Originally posted by Mainemantom View Post1985 LTD Crown Victoria - SOLD
1988 Town Car Signature - Current Party BargeComment
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Now THAT is funny!Originally posted by DerekTheGreat View PostWhat I Own: 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis GS
What I Help Maintain: 1996 CV / 1988 CV / 1988 TempoComment
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NOS Ford LTD D9AZ-13064-C Genuine Headlamp Door BEZEL R.H.
this is the full chrome style. There is also the half chrome half silver painted style. Check your before buying just in case.
~David~
My 1987 Crown Victoria Coupe: The Brown Blob
My 2004 Mercedes Benz E320:The Benz
Originally posted by ootdega
My life is a long series of "nevermind" and "I guess not."
Originally posted by DerekTheGreat
But, that's just coming from me, this site's biggest pessimist. Best of luck
Originally posted by gadget73
my car starts and it has AC. Yours doesn't start and it has no AC. Seems obvious to me.
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NOS Ford 1980-1987 Truck Bronco Crown Victoria Automatic Overdrive Emblem Badge
~David~
My 1987 Crown Victoria Coupe: The Brown Blob
My 2004 Mercedes Benz E320:The Benz
Originally posted by ootdega
My life is a long series of "nevermind" and "I guess not."
Originally posted by DerekTheGreat
But, that's just coming from me, this site's biggest pessimist. Best of luck
Originally posted by gadget73
my car starts and it has AC. Yours doesn't start and it has no AC. Seems obvious to me.
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