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Offline Dr. Feelgood

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70 Challenger Jack Set-Up
« on: November 24, 2014 - 03:03:21 PM »
Hey all,

Would anyone here have a complete jack stand set up they'd be willing to sell that is intended for a 1970 Challenger (R/T) ?

At the moment I have nothing in the truck except for the spare tire stud. I guess they don't make reproduction jack or the space savers eh? Couldn't find any... and I'm not willing to spend $1,500 on the original set up from eBay... crazy!

 




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Re: 70 Challenger Jack Set-Up
« Reply #1 on: November 25, 2014 - 10:42:25 AM »
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Re: 70 Challenger Jack Set-Up
« Reply #2 on: November 25, 2014 - 10:53:09 AM »
I wouldn't recommend using these old jacks to actually change a tire.  Use them just for show in the trunk.  You can carry a modern, compact jack in the car incase you have a flat.  If this isn't an OE car, you could get away with an "incorrect" jack.  Other less popular cars probably came with a similar setup and would be cheaper.  The differences would be in the mast length, jack hook and possibly the color of the mechanism/base.

The mechanism/base can be repainted, the mast length difference will be hidden in the trunk and if the jack hook is close to the same size, many won't know the difference.  You should be looking for a "T" mast...not a hollow tube mast.  If your car came with a space saver(standard on convertible...required option with 15" wheels...optional on all others) then you'll need to find a decent original one.  I think Ford also used a space saver spare in some cars.  A Ford piece might be cheaper then a Mopar piece and would look similar.

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Re: 70 Challenger Jack Set-Up
« Reply #3 on: November 25, 2014 - 12:41:51 PM »
I wouldn't recommend using these old jacks to actually change a tire.  Use them just for show in the trunk.  You can carry a modern, compact jack in the car incase you have a flat.  If this isn't an OE car, you could get away with an "incorrect" jack.  Other less popular cars probably came with a similar setup and would be cheaper.  The differences would be in the mast length, jack hook and possibly the color of the mechanism/base.

The mechanism/base can be repainted, the mast length difference will be hidden in the trunk and if the jack hook is close to the same size, many won't know the difference.  You should be looking for a "T" mast...not a hollow tube mast.  If your car came with a space saver(standard on convertible...required option with 15" wheels...optional on all others) then you'll need to find a decent original one.  I think Ford also used a space saver spare in some cars.  A Ford piece might be cheaper then a Mopar piece and would look similar.

Thanks for all the info!

I've used these jacks before and agree they're not great to use. I still find them safer than the VW/Audi "widow maker" jacks though lol!

moparsal came through pretty quickly and was kind enough to dig his jack set up out and send me a bunch of pictures. I'll get them looking like new and in place. I just hate when parts are missing, drives me crazy!

I will definitely check out the Ford space saver! :thumbsup:

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Re: 70 Challenger Jack Set-Up
« Reply #4 on: November 25, 2014 - 12:43:15 PM »
Thinking all I need after the jack arrives is the spring to mount (hopefully)