Where should jack stands be placed , both front and rear?

2000 FORD TAURUS
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MRPECK129
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It just seems that there are no good paces to place the stands. Stands have the open u tops on them.
Nov 25, 2011 at 3:40 AM
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FIXITMR
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open u? can you post pic?
Nov 25, 2011 at 3:51 AM
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MRPECK129
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stand pic
Nov 25, 2011 at 8:40 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Depending on what you need to work on? they will work fine under the lower control arms, when the weight comes down the suspension will settle and they will be firm. body pinch welds, at rear on suspension arms or body pinch welds, get the weight on the stands and give a little shake just to make sure it has settled, work on firm flat concrete floor as well, if in doubt get someone with more experience to check first hand as to the positioning of the stands.

Heres a guide on that subject, it will help

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely


And a video

https://youtu.be/xLFn_bMkZc0
Nov 26, 2011 at 1:11 AM
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GARY FISCHER
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I need to know where to put jack stands in order to replace the rear drum brakes on my 2006 Ford Taurus SE?
Jan 26, 2019 at 8:50 PM (Merged)
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If you follow the pinch weld along the bottom of the vehicle, in front of the rear tires you will see a place for a jack. That is where I recommend.
Jan 26, 2019 at 8:50 PM (Merged)
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