@@ChazzCoombes it went great, had a bit of help from a friendly neighbour, but it was great and saved me a fortune in the future, must say it was terrifying laying under a car but once you get past that it was easy, thanks for the help
I do like Hockey pucks to avoid damage. Can shape them to fit over sill lip, and stack them with small locating bolt. Also add a bolted on socket through the middle to make a locating pin so it can't walk off. Not done my Mondeo yet so many thanks Chazz for video.
Axel stands, only ever use 2 at a time (can be 2 at the front or 2 at the back, or 2 on one side) Block the remaining wheels, so they can not move. NEVER USE 4 JACKS, if the car rocks all 4 jack could tilt over with you under neath it, CRUNCH. Rubber pucks with a slot cut in it are handy. I like to use car stands with pins. Always make sure the load point is positioned in the centre of the car stand ( by that i mean in the centre of the top U bracket of the jack stand) thats important if you use the welded seam at the rear of the car. Putting the load off centre, or on only one of the U edged could cause the jack to roll over, CRUNCH. My dad used to always put a wheel under the car too, but he is old school.(Pick a wheel wider than your body). One last thing, If you are going to work under a car alone, phone a friend first, tell him how long the job is going to take, tell him you will ring him at that time. (Tell him if he does not get a phone call at that time, that you may be trapped under the car). There is nothing worse than being trapped under your car, knowing you left the mobile phone in the house.
@@sarutobi43 you're one peach. Comments are made for various reasons not for idiots telling people what they should post or not.. You must be a lonely person..
that hokey puck idea is priceless! I have always wondered why the jack point has that seem that runs across it, and it seems every time I jack a car up with a floor jack I bend the seem. Lifting the car and figuring out how to place the stands has always been the most perilous task for me. I'm not really the best at this sort of thing.
That axle stand is right at the weak point formed by the hole. Also there needs to be some sort of cushion to prevent deforming that rail. Those pucks are the Biz!
Thanks mate it was an awesome car Worx and Dito for a jacking point , so you know any bits in bobs what say car needs to baaa isn't what it was till your up , and think wheel stands is but never get to know as it's all in the front but under it is an open mind
when I jack my Ford Ka up at the front and use the axle stand in the correct place using a 3 ton stand, the back wheel is also off the ground. Would this stress the fame too much?
It seems *EVERYONE* has Halfords axle stands lol. Me included, but I'm not sure about them as they tent to tink a lot when they're under load. And that bolt you say don't use, it should be fine because it's a structural point and they are skirted so any weight is on the actual sub frame rather than just the bolt but I get what you mean about putting stress on the threads.
The bolt isn't ok to use. Reason being it stresses the nut which is only lightly welded to the floorpan. If you break it free it's a bloody nightmare to cut a hole in the floor (from above or beside) to weld it back in place again. Its only one of four that hole the front subframe to the floorpan so it pays to be cautious with them.
Hiya yeah still got the old girl lol, have started filming the last couple weeks with jobs on her. But got a few more Mk4 video to get out first. So in the next couple months the videos will be on the channel as ive been filming around the clock so i got vids ready to go. Gives me breathing space knowing i have a couple months worth of vids online ready.
I have a 2016 fusion but has covers all on the underside of car and have to jack it up and get under it to take all the darn fasteners off to get to the frame rail
Then just place the jack on the frame...which is where he noted to put your jack stand...Jack it up, place the jack stand just in front of the jack and let the jack down jut to where the weight is on the stand. You can either leave the jack in place or remove. Just make sure you have the wheels chocked/blocked to avoid any rolling
@@sarutobi43 he was asking the person filming not you. Same thing except I stated one would have to be an idiot. As I said a person would have to be inexperienced or an idiot..
grab a couple bits of wood place under front wheel and drive on top of said wood for a couple more inches of height. Either that or get a low profile jack seem some go as low as 70mm
True, the sissor jack that comes with the car sits in the same area as this and cups around the seal as you jack it up. Thanks for bring this to my attention maybe something i could cover in a future vid
For someone who's about to do his first ever oil and filter change this video was priceless for me, I was worried until I saw this so thanks very much
Thank you
@@ChazzCoombes it went great, had a bit of help from a friendly neighbour, but it was great and saved me a fortune in the future, must say it was terrifying laying under a car but once you get past that it was easy, thanks for the help
@@gravelbags2479 glad you got it sorted, be sure to subscribe and get your naighbour to aswell lol.
Ramps are nice for oil changes, they're safer and less work.
"it's all about where it's double skinned"
I reckon that't the key to jacking on the sills.
Thanks for the advice.
I do like Hockey pucks to avoid damage. Can shape them to fit over sill lip, and stack them with small locating bolt. Also add a bolted on socket through the middle to make a locating pin so it can't walk off. Not done my Mondeo yet so many thanks Chazz for video.
Me too, That’s what I was thinking.
Thanks! Exactly what I needed to know.
Cheers mate much appreciated feel alot better jacking car safety now
Your welcome mate hopefully others will give some info aswell
I love the hockey puck idea!
great vid and very clear, as are all your vids! thanks very much!
Cheers Tom 😀
Axel stands, only ever use 2 at a time (can be 2 at the front or 2 at the back, or 2 on one side) Block the remaining wheels, so they can not move.
NEVER USE 4 JACKS, if the car rocks all 4 jack could tilt over with you under neath it, CRUNCH.
Rubber pucks with a slot cut in it are handy.
I like to use car stands with pins.
Always make sure the load point is positioned in the centre of the car stand ( by that i mean in the centre of the top U bracket of the jack stand)
thats important if you use the welded seam at the rear of the car.
Putting the load off centre, or on only one of the U edged could cause the jack to roll over, CRUNCH.
My dad used to always put a wheel under the car too, but he is old school.(Pick a wheel wider than your body).
One last thing, If you are going to work under a car alone, phone a friend first, tell him how long the job is going to take, tell him you will ring him
at that time. (Tell him if he does not get a phone call at that time, that you may be trapped under the car).
There is nothing worse than being trapped under your car, knowing you left the mobile phone in the house.
or you can use 3-ton/6-ton jack stands instead of the 2-ton that you're probably talking about tipping over.
Wow, I'm 70 and have cars on 4 to 6 jackstands..
You would have to be inexperienced or an idiot to place the stands wrong, so the car falls..
@@Butchsiek oh Robert, people watching this video are inexperienced. The advice he gave was for people without experience. Not you.
@@sarutobi43 you're one peach.
Comments are made for various reasons not for idiots telling people what they should post or not..
You must be a lonely person..
Nice little tip mr pink i use a puck too got mine with the cut out already in for the cill
that hokey puck idea is priceless! I have always wondered why the jack point has that seem that runs across it, and it seems every time I jack a car up with a floor jack I bend the seem. Lifting the car and figuring out how to place the stands has always been the most perilous task for me. I'm not really the best at this sort of thing.
Saved my day, thank you very much!
Shalom. Where are the jacking points on a 2012 Ford Fusion? Also will I need two jack stands to keep the vehicle off the ground?
That axle stand is right at the weak point formed by the hole. Also there needs to be some sort of cushion to prevent deforming that rail. Those pucks are the Biz!
The whole is sleeved, it's not just a hole in the sheet metal
Great video cheers mate
Thanks mate it was an awesome car Worx and Dito for a jacking point , so you know any bits in bobs what say car needs to baaa isn't what it was till your up , and think wheel stands is but never get to know as it's all in the front but under it is an open mind
Chazz Coombes thanks for the video, mate what brand is the hockey puck, and thanks for the video.
Thanks chazz great video amigo!!
I'll let you know how I get on with my power steering flush :)
Good video Chazz as always.
when I jack my Ford Ka up at the front and use the axle stand in the correct place using a 3 ton stand, the back wheel is also off the ground. Would this stress the fame too much?
im not a car guy and clearly watching this to learn but don't axel stands go on the axels?
It seems *EVERYONE* has Halfords axle stands lol. Me included, but I'm not sure about them as they tent to tink a lot when they're under load. And that bolt you say don't use, it should be fine because it's a structural point and they are skirted so any weight is on the actual sub frame rather than just the bolt but I get what you mean about putting stress on the threads.
Lol, i know right. All advice on this one is to help richard out mate, cheers
The bolt isn't ok to use. Reason being it stresses the nut which is only lightly welded to the floorpan. If you break it free it's a bloody nightmare to cut a hole in the floor (from above or beside) to weld it back in place again. Its only one of four that hole the front subframe to the floorpan so it pays to be cautious with them.
thanks mate - much appreciated!
Buy a puck with a slit in it. Makes the job much easier. I got mine from Amazon.
hiya, i will do when these need replacing. Cheers
Thanks 4 the advice
Good to see you still have your ST have you got any jobs to do on her
Hiya yeah still got the old girl lol, have started filming the last couple weeks with jobs on her. But got a few more Mk4 video to get out first. So in the next couple months the videos will be on the channel as ive been filming around the clock so i got vids ready to go. Gives me breathing space knowing i have a couple months worth of vids online ready.
Good video chazz
What model year or generation is this Mondeo/Fusion?
Trying to figure out my jack points for my Lincoln/Ford MKZ.
I have a 2016 fusion but has covers all on the underside of car and have to jack it up and get under it to take all the darn fasteners off to get to the frame rail
Then just place the jack on the frame...which is where he noted to put your jack stand...Jack it up, place the jack stand just in front of the jack and let the jack down jut to where the weight is on the stand. You can either leave the jack in place or remove. Just make sure you have the wheels chocked/blocked to avoid any rolling
@@stevensilverstein2211 the frame is covered with plastic covers with multiple fastemers didnt want to tear the plastic covers up and thanks
try doing that on a mk3 focus your trolley jack will not go under you have to use the car jack first
Yup
Thanks for the video.
i have a ford fusion. for jacking up the rear of the car do you do one side at a time or is it possible/safe to do both at once?
You could do both is you have a low profile jack as this man does. Probably not with the standard jack supplied
@@sarutobi43 yet here you are giving your opinion telling me I shouldn't because the video , is for those that dont have experience..
Hypocrite
@@Butchsiek you were criticizing. I'm answering a question. There's a huge different sir.
@@sarutobi43 he was asking the person filming not you.
Same thing except I stated one would have to be an idiot.
As I said a person would have to be inexperienced or an idiot..
Thank you
Hi and great video a dont have a puck could I use a bit of cloth folded ?
You'd figure by now cars would CLEARLY come marked with jack AND jackstand points but nope (Jack points usually but never jackstands).
Check your vehicle’s manual for jacking points….
thanks bud
Is it really a hockey puck
And a shave mate haha.
Going scruff mate lmao, na your right i need one.
Where are the safest front and rear jacking points on a 2018 lwb ford torneo custom minibus using a trolley jack .
And if you don't have a puck?.....
Jack won't fit there. Car too low to ground stock.
grab a couple bits of wood place under front wheel and drive on top of said wood for a couple more inches of height. Either that or get a low profile jack seem some go as low as 70mm
I cant tell where you are in front, side , back.....
Front driver side
You're using your industrial jack. Not so useful for the car owner who is using the jack in the car
True, the sissor jack that comes with the car sits in the same area as this and cups around the seal as you jack it up. Thanks for bring this to my attention maybe something i could cover in a future vid
I hate when people make these videos but don’t say what year and model car it is.
Hiya its the mondeo mk3, its what the channel is mainly covering. Thanks for the comment i will update the info
WTF are you saying.
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