If I'm loaded my floor jack simply won't pick up that much on the rear, aside from the potential damage issue. Then, I use a 12 ton bottle jack under each spring saddle. The axle housings are pretty stout but there are limits. Empty I'll jack under the diff though.


1951 3800 1-ton
"Earning its keep from the get-go"
In the DITY Gallery
1962 261 (w/cam, Fenton headers, 2 carbs, MSD ign.), SM420 & Brown-Lipe 6231A 3spd aux. trans, stock axles & brakes. Owned since 1971.