[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?

[trackbird]

You wouldn't catch me under that car sitting on those pins on jack stands. I might consider that for changing tires, but I'm not even sure I can justify that. I'm not saying it can't work, but the pins don't look to be positively retained and there is no head or button on the end to keep them on the stands. Frankly, that scares me a little bit. Others may not agree.

[CMC #37]

You wouldn't catch me under that car sitting on those pins on jack stands. I might consider that for changing tires, but I'm not even sure I can justify that. I'm not saying it can't work, but the pins don't look to be positively retained and there is no head or button on the end to keep them on the stands. Frankly, that scares me a little bit. Others may not agree.

Agree! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/gr_eek2.gif) Even if those things were made out of titanium how are they mounted? Too much stress in a concentrated area - Danger Will Robinson!!!!! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/ph34r.gif)

Is it me or can everyone see that bend in that pin on the jack stand! Then you have your gladiator chariot tire slashing effect if you are in a race app. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

Reason for edit: added some stuff