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Old Oct 5, 2020 | 08:00 AM
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Looking at the jack points the manual says to lift at the ends where the seams are. Is this safe ? It seems crazy to lift the car on those thin welded seams and they would crush. Or is there a special notched block?
I'm trying to use a quick jack. At one part the seam has a little bend like someone had lifted it there and it bent.
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Old Oct 5, 2020 | 08:02 AM
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The stock jack (located in the trunk, next to the spare) has a notch. If you are using an aftermarket jack, I would use a rubber adapter with a notch which can be purchased on Amazon.
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Old Oct 5, 2020 | 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Anfanger
The stock jack (located in the trunk, next to the spare) has a notch. If you are using an aftermarket jack, I would use a rubber adapter with a notch which can be purchased on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/2-Pack-Rubber...s%2C230&sr=8-4
https://www.amazon.com/ABN-Universal...s%2C230&sr=8-5
Awesome, Thanks for the links!
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Old Oct 6, 2020 | 05:35 PM
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Yes, use an adapter puck with a slit in it. I jacked up mine once without it and it bent the seam. Now when i jack it up the puck gets stuck on the bent seam.
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Old Oct 6, 2020 | 06:16 PM
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My front seams are bent and I stopped caring about it a long time ago
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Old Oct 7, 2020 | 05:10 AM
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Originally Posted by sdls
My front seams are bent and I stopped caring about it a long time ago
I straiten seams on mine.
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Old Oct 7, 2020 | 05:51 AM
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What did you use to straighten them? I'm having a hard time straightening mine.
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Old Oct 7, 2020 | 06:31 AM
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Originally Posted by irastock
What did you use to straighten them? I'm having a hard time straightening mine.
I used water pump pliers as it has long handles (~ 8-inch) for good leverage and a long nose for a good grip on seams. You might want to use a towel to protect seams from damage caused by pliers. I also, recommend do it gradually, meaning, straiten up a small amount while moving along seams.
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Old Oct 7, 2020 | 06:50 AM
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I'll try that. I couldn't get enough leverage with the pliers I was using. Thanks!
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