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Old 02-15-2016, 01:55 PM   #5
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Originally Posted by bleox View Post
so my question is can I lift it right next to the pinch weld then put the jack stand next to it ? Or to make my life even easier can I just jack on side right in the middle of the pinch weld and do both sides ?
Depends on what you are trying to do. You can use two jacks and lift one end of the car together, or you can even use a single jack and lift one side of the car as the chassis is quite stiff.

If you are doing this for purposes of lifting the car and working on the suspension, you'll find it best to lift one axle at a time. The sway bar will preload the suspension and make things difficult if one side is lifted and not the other.

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Originally Posted by lukes Frs View Post
Yea don't Jack the car up from the pinch welds they are really not designed to hold the weight of the car. Drive up on ramps an the go off the k members
Contrary to what you believe, the pinch weld areas are actual lift points for the car and can easily support the weight of the car.

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