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Front jacking point?

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Disco Stu

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Where is it??? I need to know where to place the jack to first raise the car then put axle stands below the doors (ie the normal jacking point). Assume you can't put them side by side? Cheers



Message # 1 25.09.24 - 11:28:41
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mrkurz

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Not really sure, but my car has arrows showing me, might be worth a check!


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Message # 2 25.09.24 - 11:32:23
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igor700

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jack it up in the normal place, where the arrow is and then put the axle stands under where the bottom arm bolts at the rear of the subframe or visa versa, or if you have a really good jack just jack it up on front towing eye



Message # 3 25.09.24 - 11:38:43
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WK446

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To obtain best vehicle stability & access to front susp / engine & transmission, you should jack at lower arm rear pivot to subframe. Then place your axle stands under the standard sill jack points. This gives you supprt at the widest point of the car and hence best stability. Sounds obvious but only do this on level solid ground. The jack can be inserted right behind the front tyre (if your stands are not too big). It is also advisable to use a piece of wood on the top of the jack to protect the underside of your vehicle. As usual engage either hand brake or gear, and chock wheels remaining on the gound to prevent vehicle movement. Also if you are paranoid, it does no harm to place the road wheels, if removed, under the sills of the vehicle out of the way, (catch the car if stand fails etc.) Hope this helps. the plate of the subframe where the rear most front lower arm



Message # 4 25.09.24 - 11:44:03
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aaron

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Well done that man! saved me trying to type it,And yes I always put the wheels under the car as if it did fall I would rather it dent them than me,Worst thing I ever did was to use two standard car jacks(the ones that come with the car)to jack the front up both sides!just when both wheels were clear of the ground it slipped sideways and knackered both jack's.won't be doing that again.trolly jack from now on.:Banane32:


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Message # 5 25.09.24 - 11:52:49
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Rook

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Cheers guys! :Banane32:



Message # 6 25.09.24 - 12:03:11
RE: Front jacking point?
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