American Forge & Foundry Cross Beam Adapter (3167)

Description

The American Forge & Foundry Cross Beam Adapter (3167) transforms your compatible floor jack into a versatile lifting tool, allowing you to safely raise the entire front or rear of a vehicle at once. This essential accessory enhances stability during lifting operations, significantly simplifying maintenance tasks that require both wheels of an axle to be off the ground, such as suspension work, exhaust system repairs, or thorough tire rotations. Engineered for compatibility with any AFF or Viking floor jacks featuring a 1-1/8 inch diameter saddle stud, the 3167 adapter provides a secure and balanced lift, protecting your vehicle’s frame while offering improved access and efficiency for various automotive services. Its robust construction and thoughtful design ensure reliable performance in a professional or home garage setting, making complex lifting scenarios more manageable and safer for the user and the vehicle.

KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS:

• Enhanced Lifting Stability: Allows for simultaneous lifting of an entire vehicle axle, providing a more stable and balanced support compared to single-point lifting.
• Increased Efficiency: Speeds up tasks like tire rotations, suspension repairs, and exhaust work by providing full access to an entire end of the vehicle.
• Vehicle Protection: Equipped with two telescopic rubber saddle pads that prevent metal-on-metal contact, safeguarding your vehicle’s frame from scratches or damage during lifting.
• Broad Compatibility: Specifically designed to integrate with AFF or Viking brand floor jacks that feature a 1-1/8 inch diameter saddle stud.
• Adjustable Reach: The telescopic saddle pads easily adjust to a maximum width of 38 inches, accommodating a wide array of vehicle frame sizes and lift points.
• Significant Capacity: Offers a substantial 4,400 lb (2.2 ton) lifting capacity, suitable for a wide range of passenger cars, SUVs, and light trucks.

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Capacity: 4,400 lbs
• Saddle Pad Dimensions: Two 4.75″ x 4.75″
• Maximum Saddle Pad Width Adjustment: 38″
• Compatibility: Designed for AFF or Viking floor jacks with a 1-1/8” diameter saddle stud
• Ship Weight: 31 lbs

HOW TO USE:

1. Prepare Your Floor Jack: Ensure your AFF or Viking floor jack has a 1-1/8 inch diameter saddle stud. Remove the existing saddle from your floor jack.
2. Attach the Adapter: Carefully align the center hole of the AFF 3167 Cross Beam Adapter with the saddle stud on your floor jack. Lower the adapter onto the stud, ensuring it is securely seated.
3. Position Under Vehicle: Roll your floor jack with the attached cross beam adapter to the desired lifting point under the front or rear axle of the vehicle. Identify the vehicle’s designated lift points or sturdy frame sections.
4. Adjust Saddle Pads: Rotate the telescopic rubber saddle pads outwards or inwards until they are securely positioned under the vehicle’s lift points or frame. Ensure both pads make even contact and are stable.
5. Lift the Vehicle: Slowly and steadily pump the handle of your floor jack to begin raising the vehicle. Continuously monitor the adapter’s position and the vehicle’s stability as it lifts.
6. Secure with Jack Stands: Once the vehicle is at the desired height, immediately place appropriately rated jack stands under solid points on the vehicle’s frame or axle, adjacent to the adapter’s lift points.
7. Lower onto Jack Stands: Gently lower the floor jack until the vehicle rests securely on the jack stands. Remove the floor jack from under the vehicle. Always work with the vehicle supported by jack stands, not solely by the floor jack.

BENEFITS OF USING AMERICAN FORGE & FOUNDRY CROSS BEAM ADAPTER (3167):

• Improved Safety: Distributes the lifting load across two points, reducing stress on the vehicle’s frame and offering a more secure lifting experience compared to a single-point lift.
• Time-Saving: Eliminates the need to lift each side of an axle independently, streamlining repairs and maintenance procedures that require simultaneous access to both sides.
• Versatile Application: Facilitates a wider range of automotive tasks, from routine tire service to more involved suspension component replacement, by providing necessary clearance.
• Vehicle Integrity: The inclusion of protective rubber pads means less risk of marring or damaging the vehicle’s painted or undercoated surfaces during the lifting process.
• Seamless Integration: Designed to perfectly fit specific popular floor jack brands, ensuring a stable and reliable connection during use without fumbling with ill-fitting accessories.

FEATURES:

• Fits floor jacks with a 1-1/8” diameter saddle stud
• Designed for lifting entire vehicle front or rear
• 4,400 lb lifting capacity
• Two telescopic rubber saddle pads
• Saddle pads measure 4.75” x 4.75”
• Saddle pads adjust up to a 38” maximum width
• Weighs 31 lbs (ship weight)