Author Topic: Factory jack set-up (Read 13807 times)

philo_beddoe · « **on:** December 01, 2015, 10:17:53 pm »

Anyone have a pic on how the factory jack is set up, mounted under the hood on the pass wheel well. Do they sell aftermarket jack assys?

AZ87V10 · « **Reply #1 on:** December 02, 2015, 11:05:48 am »

I don't have a picture of it, but on my truck, the factory jack is located on the driver's side wheel well. And it's still there! Although the handle for it is missing. It mounted on the passenger's side fender behind the coolant overflow bottle and the lug wrench was behind the battery.

zieg85 · « **Reply #2 on:** December 02, 2015, 11:24:04 am »

As far as I know the GM trucks switched the under-hood jack location to the drivers side in 1985. Sad that I know these facts...

If you need a picture of my 1984 jack in place I can take it for you. I had to use it a couple of weeks ago and surprisingly it worked well and got the job done.

76LongBox · « **Reply #3 on:** December 02, 2015, 02:58:50 pm »

Still have the original in my '76.

zieg85 · « **Reply #4 on:** December 02, 2015, 03:09:22 pm »

Quote from: 76LongBox on December 02, 2015, 02:58:50 pm

Still have the original in my '76.

Excellent, my jack's foot is flat to the battery so the 84 is different.

philo_beddoe · « **Reply #5 on:** December 02, 2015, 08:24:55 pm »

Mine is just like the 76! Thanks,,now i just need to find a good one.

harcorshe · « **Reply #6 on:** December 03, 2015, 12:44:41 pm »

I just bought one from a guy on craigslist that was out of a K5. $40. Probably could get it cheaper from junkyard, but its so cold and muddy...

philo_beddoe · « **Reply #7 on:** December 03, 2015, 12:47:09 pm »

Yes, getting cold and nasty for the junkyards.

BBM3 · « **Reply #8 on:** December 03, 2015, 07:21:47 pm »

Quote from: 76LongBox on December 02, 2015, 02:58:50 pm

Still have the original in my '76.

Thanks that picture, helped me too.
I have all the loose parts from the salvage yard just wasn't clear on how they should are installed.

philo_beddoe · « **Reply #9 on:** December 03, 2015, 07:30:16 pm »

I'll send a pic of mine, all thats there is the instruction sticker and a couple of clamps or something. Hopefully somone can tell me what i need.

76LongBox · « **Reply #10 on:** December 04, 2015, 02:39:34 pm »

The pic I posted may not be 100% right, but it's the best way I could figure to get it all mounted there. I replaced that inner fender well about 10 or 11 years ago when I bought the truck from my aunt, because it was roached (battery had turned over years before and eaten it up beyond repair). So I just used the pre-cut holes in the fender and mounted it the best I could...and it works.

philo_beddoe · « **Reply #11 on:** December 04, 2015, 04:59:07 pm »

Ok, well here is what i have. Not sure how it goes.

philo_beddoe · « **Reply #12 on:** December 10, 2015, 09:20:36 am »

Ok, so what are those two "L" shaped things for? I have never seen a FACTORY jack set up in a 73-87, so I don't know. Does anyone have a pic of the same set-up as me, only with the factory jack there? No modifications/alterations. Assembly line stock only. Thanks,,

zieg85 · « **Reply #13 on:** December 10, 2015, 10:11:39 am »

You already have your answer. I looked at the picture and the arrow of the thru bolt/l-bracket under the factory jack.

philo_beddoe · « **Reply #14 on:** December 10, 2015, 02:30:04 pm »

Ok, the arrows help. Thanks.

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