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Old Feb 22, 2026 | 07:35 AM
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55 F100 jacking points

I was looking in the service manual for jacking points for my 55 F100 but couldn't find them. They're probably in the owners manual, which I ordered but got email that it's out-of-stock. I'm guessing it's the I-beam cross-member up front, and the axles in back. But before I do damage, am I wrong?
 
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Old Feb 22, 2026 | 08:48 AM
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About the only places that you can not jack up one of these trucks is under the oil pan on from a sheet metal body part.

Under the front axle, under the rear axle, under the front bumper, anywhere on the main frame rails.
Typically on a stock truck the easiest is under the front or rear axle
 
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Old Feb 22, 2026 | 01:27 PM
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So low point of differential is okay? And midspan of front ibeam crossmember is okay?
 
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Old Feb 22, 2026 | 02:34 PM
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Yes, that is generally where they jack my truck from at tire shops, but not both the front and the back at the same time obviously(it'll teeter).
 
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Originally Posted by dickkeane
So low point of differential is okay? And midspan of front ibeam crossmember is okay?
I always avoid using the middle of either the front axle or rear differential. I try to get the jack as close as I can to were they are connected to the springs, trying to leave enough room for the jack stands.
Terry
 
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