[mitchntx]

IN an effort to lose weight off the race car, I want to cut the SFCs off. However, I use them to jack up the car.

After seeing several "pro" teams use a receiver/stab setup off the roll cage, I began fabricating this kind of rig.

I used 1" square tubing as the receiver and gusseted the hell out of it to keep deflection to a minimum. I have some 3/4" solid bar stock I was using as the stab.

After welding the receiver portion to the cage and mocking up the stab with plenty of gussets, I tested the rig and ... it bent. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) 3/4" solid bar stock bent like a pretzel.

And it yielded right at the end of the gusseting. Think of it as a pry bar.

I opened the door and placed the jack on the end of the receiver and lifted the car without an issue ...

So help me out here ... what can I do to the bar stock I have to increase it's strength or what kind of 3/4" bar stock can I source that will lift 1500lbs?

[00 Trans Ram]

Well, my solution isn't nearly as cool looking as a stab/receiver combo. But, it's light and it works. I simply welded a piece of 1/4" thick plate to the rear of the framerail under the floorboards. The part that has the factory tiedown hole in it. There were some concerns about the holes elongating with use (I use them for tying the car down on the trailer).

Now, I just stick my jack under there and use it to jack the car. Both tires come up within 3-4 pumps. And, i don't have to worry about finding that receiver when doing a quick pit (or leaving it at home).

[billy_ocean]

wow, what do you guys think about these little pins?

(IMG:http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1359/593330953_52b0626d4e_o.jpg)

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you can see where the pin comes in through the rocker here

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is this common on lighter weight cars? seeing how close the jack is to the body, they reduced the moment arm a whole lot, but i wonder if stronger pins might work, as long as you keep the jack close to the body?

also, it's a mitsubishi galant i think, here's the flicker set

http://flickr.com/photos/larryparker/sets/72157600459014007/