jack locations? plese help
Originally Posted by Cadd
So basically, you can lift both front wheels off the ground at the same time. And that crossmember is able to support all the weight w/o any problems right?
I've seen it placed on the two suspension arms but if you need to do work where those need to hang free, then that's no good. I've never put mine there though. I usually put the jack stands on those tabs that you don't like. I do put a piece of 6-8" 2x4 on top of the jack stand to distribute the weight. The rails do cut into the 2x4, but that's OK. This also minimizes the bending. Unless I need to work in the middle area, I usually leave the hydraulic jack at the crossmember too.
If I need to change oil, I can lower that car onto the ramps I have. (I can't drive onto it since I am a bit too low but I can use it to support the car at the wheels.) Obviously I cannot use the ramps when I am working with the suspension where the wheels are off.
So depending on the situation, I use different combination of methods. I do something similar for the rear.
If I need to change oil, I can lower that car onto the ramps I have. (I can't drive onto it since I am a bit too low but I can use it to support the car at the wheels.) Obviously I cannot use the ramps when I am working with the suspension where the wheels are off.
So depending on the situation, I use different combination of methods. I do something similar for the rear.
indeed putting the jackstands proves to be quite challenging for me too. couple of times it took me some thinking to figure out what's the best way to put the stands.
most of the time i try to put the stands right below the lower control arm suspension. that's a strong place, otherwise it put it on the place you don't like, just like what neo does
most of the time i try to put the stands right below the lower control arm suspension. that's a strong place, otherwise it put it on the place you don't like, just like what neo does
That's what I'm currently doing. I put the jack stands on those metal tabs with a piece of 2x4 there.
I'm having the same problem with ramps. I can't clear the front bumper
So, for oil changes, I lift the car and stick the ramps under the front tires.
I'm having the same problem with ramps. I can't clear the front bumper

So, for oil changes, I lift the car and stick the ramps under the front tires.
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