Placing a stepdown on jackstands

keithfullmeryahoocom

Where are the best points to place jackstands on a stepdown, allowing for stability...keith

StillOutThere

Rear axle just inside the leaf springs.
Front suspension as far out as practical on the lower control arms.

bobdriveshudson2

Shake it before you crawl under.   Check and verify the stands are stable,   Hope your using a very hard floor, like concrete.  Good luck.  Bob

keithfullmeryahoocom

Thanks.  Getting ready to put my '50 up there for what will be  a looooong time.  My unfamiliarity with the mono-frame and the tendency for flex had me concerned...keith

RonS

If you place the stands under the rear axel, the wheels will stay in the fender wells, making brake work difficult. Also, be  careful on the control arms. you do not want the shock lower mounts  to support the weight. I lift the car on the frame cross member just behind the front wheel wells and in front of the rear wells. A lot of overhang, but the Hudson frame can take it.

RL Chilton

I agree with Ron, Keith.  The Hudson StepDown frame is mighty strong and it can take supporting it where he describes.  I would only hesitate doing this for long periods of time with the convertible body style, but not any of the closed models.