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zkhennings
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AUG 17, 10:32 PM
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I have pulled the cradle in and out many many times from that 4x4 in that notch. Never damaged a coolant line in the slightest. A jack would mess it up, but a long 4x4 spanning the entire distance spreads the load out no problem.
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gregr75
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AUG 17, 10:37 PM
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I want to do it for the learning experience either way, there's some oil leaks around the engine/tranny so I'd like to get it out anyway and inspect closer
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gregr75
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AUG 17, 10:41 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by zkhennings:
I have pulled the cradle in and out many many times from that 4x4 in that notch. Never damaged a coolant line in the slightest. A jack would mess it up, but a long 4x4 spanning the entire distance spreads the load out no problem. |
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BTW is it ok that the 4x4 wont even contact the notch at either side of the car? the notch sits above the level of the floorpan, possibly because of corrosion on my car? does it look like its missing material?[This message has been edited by gregr75 (edited 08-17-2022).]
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Patrick
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AUG 18, 07:14 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by gregr75:
I want to do it for the learning experience either way...
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I'm not suggesting that you may be considering this... but please don't be tempted to install a solid cradle into a car with rotted frame rails, especially if you were to then turn around and sell it to an unsuspecting buyer. That would be totally uncool.[This message has been edited by Patrick (edited 08-18-2022).]
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gregr75
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AUG 19, 10:16 AM
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I would NEVER do that.. if the frame rails are rotted I would be selling this as a parts car or find some expert welding shop. Back to my question, it seems the notch where the spare tire scissor jack goes sits about half an inch higher than the plastic and floorpan, therefore a 4x4 spanning the width of the car at this location wont be supported by the notch. Is this normal on fieros. The notch is fairly corroded on mine so I'm wondering if it "receded" upwards.
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willyt
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AUG 19, 10:47 AM
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I believe this is normal, at least my car looks the same, with less rust 
I just lifted the car with this method - I used 6x6's, only because that's what I had laying around. 2 surprisingly small trolly jacks lifted the car as high as I needed to remove the engine with the struts still attached.
If you are planning on building your own dolly to set the cradle on I would suggest making sure you have sturdy enough wheels.... Trust me, that's not fun to learn the hard way.
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willyt
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AUG 19, 10:59 AM
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This also did not crush the coolant pipes on my car. The load is spread evenly over the floor pan which takes the weight.
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gregr75
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AUG 19, 03:43 PM
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Thanks! This gives me the confidence to do it.
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Patrick
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AUG 19, 04:16 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by gregr75:
I would NEVER do that.. if the frame rails are rotted I would be selling this as a parts car or find some expert welding shop.
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Glad to hear it.
This is where to look at the rear frame rails behind the plastic wheel well liners...
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unplugged1981
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AUG 19, 06:49 PM
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I Agree with everyone here, welding the cradle could bring you major problems on the short or long time it’s better to find one on some scrapyard that it’s not rotten.
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