Advice needed - two post lifting points for a classic bronco?

[Oldbroncogarage]

Ok, the 10K lift is installed in my "Garage Mahal"!

Now the interesting part....where's the best place(s) to put the lift pads to safely lift a 1966-77 bronco? It's odd to think but the stock wheelbase is so short you actually have to drive forward of the lifts center, swing the front arms of the lift under, back up a bit to center the vehicle and swing the back arms of the lift under. Then, with our very angular frame rails, rear leafs, and front radius arms there's sure not a really obvious best placement of the lifting pads. I tried putting them to the mounting brackets of the radius arms up front and the front spring hangers in back...it works but does not seem super stable.

Anyone have thoughts/experience/advice on where best to lift a bronco? My lift is a Bendpak 10,000 symmetric two post clearfloor...

I think it'll work really well on longer vehicles such as my SD as well as on lengthened drivetrain broncos or those with modified suspensions (linked) so my latest project (Betty) will be easier but with my "stock" wheelbase /drivetrain rides (GoJo and Crunch) I am not planning on going there....at least no time soon!

Thanks

Joe

 

[6768rogues]

My 66 Jeep is shorter than the Bronco, so I know what you are talking about. I have to do the forward/back thing to get the arms under it. I spread the arms as far as possible and contact flat areas on the frame. Then I raise it a little and rock it to see if it is stable.

 

[aerobb]

On my slightly modified 69, it's a little behind the front door hinges
(that's without the top on.)