Axle Stands, I Have Searched But Encounted An Issue
#1
Posted 23 February 2017 - 03:32 PM
#2
Posted 23 February 2017 - 03:45 PM
I prefer to use half breeze blocks, then a 2x4 timber across them so that there is no damage done to the floor
Edited by cal844, 23 February 2017 - 03:46 PM.
#3
Posted 23 February 2017 - 03:46 PM
#4
Posted 23 February 2017 - 04:22 PM
Is that where the toe bar attaches?
On the front subframe, where the lower suspension arm connects to the subframe there's a horizontal area, perfect for a jack... I've used the tie bar mount in the past too.
#5
Posted 23 February 2017 - 04:52 PM
#6
Posted 23 February 2017 - 06:11 PM
Or just Jack it up as you are now and put the stand on the other side.
Or as many people have done for years a spreader plank across the sump and lift away.
#7
Posted 23 February 2017 - 06:32 PM
Or as many people have done for years a spreader plank across the sump and lift away.
Done this once, wont do it again, I wasn't happy with the amount the engine mounts moved....
#8
Posted 23 February 2017 - 06:44 PM
#9
Posted 23 February 2017 - 07:13 PM
It does take a bit of placement, but if you get the jack as far forward on the flat part of the subframe as possible. And then the axel stand behind it.
I must admit that I am guilty of on occasion just to jack it under the sump.
#10
Posted 23 February 2017 - 08:40 PM
Or as many people have done for years a spreader plank across the sump and lift away.
Done this once, wont do it again, I wasn't happy with the amount the engine mounts moved....
Then I would suggest your mounts are in need of replacing.
#11
Posted 23 February 2017 - 09:14 PM
Then I would suggest your mounts are in need of replacing.Done this once, wont do it again, I wasn't happy with the amount the engine mounts moved....Or as many people have done for years a spreader plank across the sump and lift away.
Will just leave them, they didn't actually move all that much but best to be safe than have a wrecked box ;)
#12
Posted 23 February 2017 - 09:41 PM
I use a specially made wooden board reaching from the left to the right side of the front floor. It has two short thicker boards on the left and on the right so that the exhaust will not be touched. Than I jack the car here. So you can use axle stands in front.
#14
Posted 24 February 2017 - 06:54 PM
#15
Posted 25 February 2017 - 11:21 AM
Also a possibility to go on. I do not like to put the jack there, because it loads extra weight on the mounting at the firewall. But everybody finds its own solution.
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