Floor Jack & Jack Stand(s) at Pinch Welds

[CZaugg]

Question for those in Maverick Land who have their Maverick(s) concerning jacking up the vehicle. Per owners instruction book, ONLY jack up the Maverick at the "Pinch Weld" spots. From what I'm able to determine from the owners manual those spots are literally "spots". In other words, small area in size. When rotating tires, both wheels per side need to be lifted off the ground. Not having my vehicle yet, I am unable to determine if the "Pinch Weld" spots are large enough to accommodate both the floor jack AND a jack stand. So when I jack up the vehicle in order to slide in a jack stand, is there room enough to have the floor jack to be at the "Pinch Weld" and also the jack stand? After jacking up the vehicle, will need to let it down on a jack stand to remove the floor jack to move to the other "Pinch Weld" to place the second jack stand. So basically, setting the vehicle on two (2) jack stands for one side of the vehicle. If the "Pinch Welds" can only accommodate either a jack stand OR floor jack (not both), the question then is there a location to jack up the vehicle not at the pinch weld that does not cause damage to the vehicle? Not having a "frame" support to use the floor jack on causes me to have questions & concerns as to how to jack up the vehicle safely to set on jack stands.

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[Old Ranchero]

Question for those in Maverick Land who have their Maverick(s) concerning jacking up the vehicle. Per owners instruction book, ONLY jack up the Maverick at the "Pinch Weld" spots. From what I'm able to determine from the owners manual those spots are literally "spots". In other words, small area in size. When rotating tires, both wheels per side need to be lifted off the ground. Not having my vehicle yet, I am unable to determine if the "Pinch Weld" spots are large enough to accommodate both the floor jack AND a jack stand. So when I jack up the vehicle in order to slide in a jack stand, is there room enough to have the floor jack to be at the "Pinch Weld" and also the jack stand? After jacking up the vehicle, will need to let it down on a jack stand to remove the floor jack to move to the other "Pinch Weld" to place the second jack stand. So basically, setting the vehicle on two (2) jack stands for one side of the vehicle. If the "Pinch Welds" can only accommodate either a jack stand OR floor jack (not both), the question then is there a location to jack up the vehicle not at the pinch weld that does not cause damage to the vehicle? Not having a "frame" support to use the floor jack on causes me to have questions & concerns as to how to jack up the vehicle safely to set on jack stands.

check on-line version of owners manual and look for instructions on changing a flat tire. Should be instructions for correctly placing the jack (probably with pictures) and warnings about damaging the vehicle if not done correctly.

 

[Zotman]

There's a 'notch' at the appropriate spot, indicated by a not easily seen embossed arrow on the black plastic trim (Lariat). I used the spare when rotating wheels so only one spot being lifted at a time. Talk about inefficient!

 

[Red Ryder]

I have rotated tires twice. There is no room at pinch weld joint for a jackstand and a floor jack.
I researched options to do this properly and I have settled on using two floor jacks and working quickly. I do place a jackstand near each floorjack for safety, not to prevent damage.
I use the order shown below, but it does require multiple lifts and is not the most efficient, but it gets the job done.

I had tried four scissor jacks at each pinch weld location but that was very dangerous. The lift points were spindly and very unstable.

I thought about using four of these (see below), but the method above seems the best solution for me and there is always at least one tire on the ground for stability.

All of my other unibody vehicle's owner manuals have included front and rear central jacking locations. Unfortunately, Ford did not.

 

[papak]

The "pinch-weld" strategy has become pretty common across manufacturers. I keep a set of hard rubber disks with a slot on one side. They work perfectly with a floor jack or a jack stand. Easy to find on Amazon or Ebay.

 

[CZaugg]

I have rotated tires twice. There is no room at pinch weld joint for a jackstand and a floor jack.
I researched options to do this properly and I have settled on using two floor jacks and working quickly. I do place a jackstand near each floorjack for safety, not to prevent damage.
I use the order shown below, but it does require multiple lifts and is not the most efficient, but it gets the job done.

I had tried four scissor jacks at each pinch weld location but that was very dangerous. The lift points were spindly and very unstable.

I thought about using four of these (see below), but the method above seems the best solution for me and there is always at least one tire on the ground for stability.

All of my other unibody vehicle's owner manuals have included front and rear central jacking locations. Unfortunately, Ford did not.

Owners manual indicates 148 lb/ft lug nut torque. Just curious as to where you got 130 lb/ft torque? I saw 130 lb/ft someplace else too. I'm now confused. I don't have a 21mm socket. I only have "standard" sockets. Will a "standard" socket work and if so what size would that be? If standard won't work I probably can buy from a local store a 21mm socket. A lot of places you must buy a "set" and single sockets are not available. Good ole Amazon I know I can get a single socket. But before I buy a mm socket, if a standard socket will work, then I'm in luck. Just need to know what size.

 

[paneubert]

Question for those in Maverick Land who have their Maverick(s) concerning jacking up the vehicle. Per owners instruction book, ONLY jack up the Maverick at the "Pinch Weld" spots. From what I'm able to determine from the owners manual those spots are literally "spots". In other words, small area in size. When rotating tires, both wheels per side need to be lifted off the ground. Not having my vehicle yet, I am unable to determine if the "Pinch Weld" spots are large enough to accommodate both the floor jack AND a jack stand. So when I jack up the vehicle in order to slide in a jack stand, is there room enough to have the floor jack to be at the "Pinch Weld" and also the jack stand? After jacking up the vehicle, will need to let it down on a jack stand to remove the floor jack to move to the other "Pinch Weld" to place the second jack stand. So basically, setting the vehicle on two (2) jack stands for one side of the vehicle. If the "Pinch Welds" can only accommodate either a jack stand OR floor jack (not both), the question then is there a location to jack up the vehicle not at the pinch weld that does not cause damage to the vehicle? Not having a "frame" support to use the floor jack on causes me to have questions & concerns as to how to jack up the vehicle safely to set on jack stands.

I replaced my tires a couple days ago. I placed my jack a bit forward/to the left of the official spot, and then placed the jackstand right next to it, which ended up being on/just to the right. No problems. Once on the jackstand, I lowered the jack. Rinse and repeat. No creaking or groaning or popping or anything.

 

[daddio211]

Everyone seems to be overthinking this. The whole length of the pinch weld should be strong enough to support the vehicle. It's a key structural part of the vehicle.

The embossed "arrows" indicate more for vehicle balance than anything. I checked mine '23 out thoroughly yesterday when I lowered it.

 

[22MavXLT]

I know when I jacked my Daughter's Mustang up the other day using a floor jack on the pinch weld mark for the front it lifted the whole side of the car up off the ground. Granted, our Mustangs are lowered so the suspension is "tighter" than a stock one. Maybe that's why the whole thing came off the ground? I would say the pinch weld would be ok, as it is part of the structure of the truck.

 

[daddio211]

I know when I jacked my Daughter's Mustang up the other day using a floor jack on the pinch weld mark for the front it lifted the whole side of the car up off the ground. Granted, our Mustangs are lowered so the suspension is "tighter" than a stock one. Maybe that's why the whole thing came off the ground? I would say the pinch weld would be ok, as it is part of the structure of the truck.

Same with my Mav yesterday. Jacked it up just behind the embossed arrow and the whole side came up. Excellent body rigidity.

 

[CZaugg]

Everyone seems to be overthinking this. The whole length of the pinch weld should be strong enough to support the vehicle. It's a key structural part of the vehicle.

The embossed "arrows" indicate more for vehicle balance than anything. I checked mine '23 out thoroughly yesterday when I lowered it.

Thanks for your insight and photo. This makes me feel better about using jack stands. I'm no engineer and have zero knowledge about the unabody. I had concerns about causing damage if I failed to jack up left or right of the "arrow" - designated spot. Your comment and photo sets my mind at ease. Not only tire rotation, but an occasional tire/rim detail using ceramic coating. As everyone knows, detailing the rims is no easy task. Thanks.

 

[onetequilatwo]

How high does the jack need to go for changing tires. Was looking at this one hoping to catch a sale. The concern since it's a low-profile jack that it will raise the truck high enough and believe it is 14inch. The factory jack takes forever to get high enough and my back does not like it. Believe the rubber pad will be ok with the pinched jack point.

https://www.harborfreight.com/15-to...ZXk__xaa_WCRL8yiOPbjt8cJHWvz57HhoCgiIQAvD_BwE

 

[Brown0]

Everyone seems to be overthinking this. The whole length of the pinch weld should be strong enough to support the vehicle. It's a key structural part of the vehicle.

The embossed "arrows" indicate more for vehicle balance than anything. I checked mine '23 out thoroughly yesterday when I lowered it.

This, and find some of the aforementioned slotted pads for your jack and stands and you'll be golden.

 

[bbhaag]

How high does the jack need to go for changing tires. Was looking at this one hoping to catch a sale. The concern since it's a low-profile jack that it will raise the truck high enough and believe it is 14inch. The factory jack takes forever to get high enough and my back does not like it. Believe the rubber pad will be ok with the pinched jack point.

https://www.harborfreight.com/15-to...ZXk__xaa_WCRL8yiOPbjt8cJHWvz57HhoCgiIQAvD_BwE

If your gonna buy a Harbor Freight jack you should go with their Daytona series. The 3-ton low profile is hard to beat for the price. It's gonna set you back a hundred more bucks but the quality is way better than the Pittsburg one you linked to.

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