Just wondering, I'm thinking of getting some Alstons and wandering if they are safe to use as jack points.

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I use my SSM SFC's as jack points all the time. Mine run from front to rear along the rocker panel, and are fully welded in, so they're obviously the best place to jack the car up at.

As far as Alston's, they're tubular, and not welded completely as they run from one connection point to another....right?

Jacking up on the tube portion would scare me, and I would think they might get tweaked out a liiiiittle bit there. But near the ends would be fine I would think.

How thick is the tube walls of the Alstons??....If it's substantial, there might not be a problem, but it would still scare me jacking too far toward the middle of the tubes....Lots of bending leverage force towards the middle of the tubes.

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I have SSM subframes, and I use those if I can get the jack under the car lol
Ive put jackstands under them too. Thats probably the main issue, if you can get the jack under them or not.

 

i use mine for a jack point and a place for jack stands.

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