Best Answer RooBoonix , 16 July 2016 - 09:57 AM
As the rear subframe has large flat areas on each side, I use a jack to lift 1 side up and then place an axle stand underneath (jack and axle stand both on the large flat area) then slowly lower the car onto the axle stand. Repeat for the other side so the weight of the rear of the car is resting equally on both axle stands, with the most surface area possible (I normally use a piece of wood between the axle stand and subframe to help spread the load and prevent damage/bending/denting of the subframe) and you should be good to go! Keeping the trolley jack nearby is also a good idea incase anything were to go wrong so the trolley jack acts as a safety net if you will.
Chock the front wheels before jacking at all as the rear wheels are what the handbrake holds!
Hope that helps,
Cam.
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Posted 14 July 2016 - 03:33 PM
Hi, bit of advice needed.
I am prepping to remove the subframe and as such I am going to take the exhaust off. I planned to put the back onto axle stands but until the exhaust is off, I cannot get a single piece of wood all the way across.
What is the best way to jack the rear end up to get axle stands in, with the exhaust fitted. can I jack one side at a time or does it have to be jacked centrally, and if so, where?
Your help is appreciated,
Chris
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Posted 14 July 2016 - 03:36 PM
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Posted 14 July 2016 - 04:04 PM
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Posted 15 July 2016 - 09:19 PM
Up Into Fourth
Posted 15 July 2016 - 09:51 PM
Jack it up on one side. Then slide an axle stand under that side
Lower try car gently and then repeat on the other site.
Good idea to chock the front wheels
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Posted 16 July 2016 - 06:14 AM
Why not just take the exhaust off first?
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Posted 16 July 2016 - 09:57 AM Best Answer
As the rear subframe has large flat areas on each side, I use a jack to lift 1 side up and then place an axle stand underneath (jack and axle stand both on the large flat area) then slowly lower the car onto the axle stand. Repeat for the other side so the weight of the rear of the car is resting equally on both axle stands, with the most surface area possible (I normally use a piece of wood between the axle stand and subframe to help spread the load and prevent damage/bending/denting of the subframe) and you should be good to go! Keeping the trolley jack nearby is also a good idea incase anything were to go wrong so the trolley jack acts as a safety net if you will.
Chock the front wheels before jacking at all as the rear wheels are what the handbrake holds!
Hope that helps,
Cam.
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Posted 17 July 2016 - 06:47 AM
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