Jacking points and axle stands

[_Matt_ 32]

Hi,

 

I found this great thread but the pictures have gone http://the-corrado.net/showthread.php?16534-Trolley-jack-points

 

I want to be sure I’m jacking and supporting in the right place. So far I have only needed to jack up front.

 

I jack up at the rear of the subframe (or is it wishbone) mounting point to the chassis. I then place my axle stand with a hockey putt on the sill jack point. I keep the jack in situ sharing the strain. Is this okay?

 

I haven’t done the rear but any tips would be appreciated.

 

Cheers,

Matt

[_Matt_ 32]

Done some digging and found the info and pics - sharing for others:

 

Generally - always use wood or some rubber on top of jacks and axle stands - hockey putt or old suspension top mount.

 

These are the jacking points. Best to not use a trolley jack on the seems. Either use the 2nd pic or some wood behind the seems in the green areas to jack:

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When jacking the the front use the green bolt or around it if also using it to support on axle stands:

 

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Alternatively you can use the rear of the front sub frame, but my jack does't easily reach that far.

 

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[Dox 23]

I never jack or support a car on its shell, always a subframe or axle

[delfinis38 1]

I never jack or support a car on its shell, always a subframe or axle

 

Me Too

Edited February 3, 2019 by delfinis38

[_Matt_ 32]

Yeah I usually do the middle picture. My jack is too short to reach the last picture, i need to buy a proper jack and keep my existing as a spare now I'm getting into working on the car.

 

Although the body parts are the factory jacking points I feel uneasy doing it now the cars old.

[pbradley98 0]

Really helpful post - thanks!