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Stupid question.... Looked in the operation manual for instructions on jacking up the car,couldn't find any. Can both wheels be safely lifted at the same time using a floor jack in the center of the rear end or front axle? Or should I lift one wheel at a time? And does anyone have a picture of the proper jack for a 28? Thanks in advance.
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I lift up the back of my '28 using a floor jack under the differential and I put jack stands under the axle housing on the inside of the springs.
I read somewhere that lifting the front from one point in the middle of the front axle might bend the axle, so I use a 4x4 on the jack stand to distribute the lift pressure on the entire axle area in between the front springs.
Be safe. Dean
Dean 'Rustoholic' Meltz old and ugly is beautiful!
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I've jacked my '31 up for 40 years with just one jack under the center of the front axle, AND with just one jack under the banjo housing at the rear axle. I can't imagine that '28 was any different. YES -- you can raise two wheels at the same time without any issue.
Someone else will have to answer the other question.
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I read somewhere that lifting the front from one point in the middle of the front axle might bend the axle, Dean Naaah, old Chevies just aren't that fragile. Think of the roads they coped with back in the old day. Jack an axle in the center, both wheels at once, And use stands or blocks before you get under it. Al
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I use a floor jack with a cross beam accessory that goes on the jack. You can adjust the width of the beam, and each end has pads you can adjust/screw up or down. I've used the center jacking method on the rear but use the cross beam to support both ends. The cross beam supports are available for around $30-50 and worth the investment. Only issue is they won't work on new cars low too the ground, but for the old cars with high ground clearance they are a good investment. If you buy one make sure your floor jack accepts a 1" shaft on the lifting head.
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