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06-29-2012, 06:27 PM | #15 |
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Get one of these:
http://www.flyinmiata.com/index.php?...umber=35-70000 Allows you to safely jack half of the car at once. I used it on my Miata and tested it on my FR-S last night. Works like a charm. |
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The Harbor Freight 3 Ton jackstands have a notch deep enough to clear the pinch welds (they're actually orange and white):
http://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton-h...nds-38846.html |
07-10-2012, 11:35 PM | #19 |
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Does anyone know where is the best placement for a jack to lift your engine once your motor mount bolts are loose? (Installing a downpipe but need a inch more clearance for fit where the overpipe once was)
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I've always used polyurethane pads on my jack and jack stands. They protect the paint from chipping (rust), prevent the jack/jack-stands from bending/denting jack points, and help secure the car even better, as there is more friction than just the metal-to-metal contact points.
You can get some from summit racing: http://www.summitracing.com/search/?...e%20jack&dds=1 |
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Does anyone recommend against using flattop jack stands with the pinch welds?
http://sector111.com/track/highly-re...jacks-pair.cfm I'm thinking about going with a 2 pairs of these. These look good too, but super expensive http://www.jackpointjackstands.com/ |
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07-31-2012, 07:42 AM | #22 |
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Too expensive you can get aluminum jack stands at Harbor Freight. They also sell jack stand pads. I wouldn't get the flat ones even though you can probably find a spot for them under the car.
As for jack pads, I've had one of these for years, works great. Of course a hockey pick works too but this gives a little more lift. http://protechproducts.com/index.php...&product_id=57 |
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Can anyone confirm whether any of the Harbor Freight jacks will be able to slide under the front of the car, reach the front-middle jack point, and get the car up high enough to slide jack stands in on the sides?
Some other jack to recommend instead? I can confirm that this puny craftsman one doesn't cut it heh: http://www.sears.com/craftsman-2-1-4...1&blockType=G1 |
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I ended up getting this jack from Harbor Freight: http://www.harborfreight.com/2-ton-l...ump-68051.html
Because the front jack point is back a bit, the raised part of the jack gets much too close to the front bumper for my liking. Especially if the car is lowered, I can't imagine this jack will work. Hrmmmm...maybe this one would have been a better option: http://www.harborfreight.com/2-ton-l...ump-68050.html ------ UPDATE: OK I exchanged my jack for this one: http://www.harborfreight.com/2-ton-l...ump-68050.html I can confirm that the new jack works great with no clearance issues whatsoever. Last edited by Phaedrus29; 08-27-2012 at 11:53 PM. |
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This makes me even happier to have a buddy with a lift at his house.
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Stupid question, but I am having a hard time finding the front lift point. How far back is it (or maybe the FRS is different underneath?)?
I don't have enough clearance to get a good look and my jack doesn't seem to slide very far underneath before it runs out of room for height. Sorry for all the questions. I just want to make sure I am getting this right. |
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Here's the part of the jack that got super close and basically touched the lip, and this is a fairly low profile jack: I exchanged that jack with this one and it clears the lip and it goes back far enough to reach the jack point with no issues: http://www.harborfreight.com/2-ton-l...ump-68050.html The only issue is that it's a heavy monster, but it works! |
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Thanks for the heads up...I actually have a coupon for harbor freight here.
Is there any other way to safely lift the front of the car without having to go buy a new jack? |
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