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If you find that a significant adjustment was required to make the two crossbars
parallel then you should remember which stand goes at each end of the anchoring rails
to maintain the bolt adjustment you have made for future anchoring setups. In any
event, it is useful to check that the crossbars are parallel by sighting along the bars
after completing each anchoring setup on the vehicle. Re-adjust the bolts on the
stands to make the crossbars parallel if necessary.
1.
Install the front pinchweld clamps:
a)
Center vehicle between the left and right anchoring rails.
b)
Raise the front end of the car and place the safety stands underneath.
c)
Check for strongest location on the pinchweld to secure the pinchweld clamp (for
the forward clamp this is usually the extreme forward location on the
pinchweld.) Do not clamp onto fuel or brake lines and other obstructions along
the pinchweld area. NOTE: If the vehicle does not have pinchweld flanges see
“Anchoring Vehicles With No Pinchweld and No Frame”, on Page 19.
d)
Make sure clamps are bottomed out evenly on the pinchweld flange from one
side to the other.
The top of the pinchweld clamp should be placed up against the bottom of the sill
(rocker) panel. On some vehicles this may not be possible. In these cases be certain that
the clamps are up as high as possible and are level with the bottom of the sill (rocker)
panel. It is important that the clamps are positioned at the same height on both sides
of the car.
