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Old Jun 11, 2006 | 01:08 PM
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where do u guys place the jack in the front and rear to jack ur cars up?
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Old Jun 11, 2006 | 01:18 PM
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If I have to go directly in front, I aim for the subframe. I always try to use the factory jack points whenever possible though.
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Old Jun 11, 2006 | 02:26 PM
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if you look along the bottom/side of the car, there will be indentations on the car that say" jack" right next to them. They're usually right behind the front wheels, or right in front of the rear wheels.
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Old Jun 11, 2006 | 03:11 PM
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If I'm jacking the car up in front because I want the tire off the ground, I jack right under the spring on the a-arm. If I just want the car up I'll just drive up my ramps. For all other items I use the factory jacking locations.
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Old Jun 11, 2006 | 03:21 PM
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Subframe on the front.

There is no place on the rear.

Factory jack points suck, but we have to use them...
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Old Jun 12, 2006 | 06:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Logan
There is no place on the rear
I use the rear pod that the control arms mount to.... it'* just past the exhaust pipe if you're looking at it from behind... Make sure you use jack stands whenever possible!
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Old Jun 12, 2006 | 07:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Logan
There is no place on the rear
I use the rear pod that the control arms mount to.... it'* just past the exhaust pipe if you're looking at it from behind... Make sure you use jack stands whenever possible!
I use the same spot in the rear. The front, I usually use the front of the subframe to jack it up and the outter subframe for the jack stands. Only thing is the oil pan is closeby and you need to look before you jack.
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