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feldy · 06-07-2012, 05:43 PM

Where have you guys been putting the jacks at? On the passenger side I can use the frame rails. But the drivers side has the plastic skid plate on the frame rail covering it.

Also jack stands I didn't really see a ideal spot to put them at.

Dave-ROR · 06-07-2012, 05:49 PM

Jackstands go in the same spot as almost every other modern car, between the two half moons on the other rocker joint/whatever it's called near the outside of the cars.

Rear center jack point = diff

Front center jack point is normally the subframe, but it's covered.. soo.. not sure.

I never use the frame rails, I've seen far too many bend in.

Spaceywilly · 06-07-2012, 05:49 PM

Rear differential and front subframe. See attached file.

eriktherod · 06-07-2012, 05:53 PM

I would not use the frame rails to jack the car. For putting the jack stands, yes I believe that is an acceptable location.

Looking through the manual last night, the front has a cross member piece that has a circle on it. From the front view, it almost looks like:

Code:

|xxx|------| |-----|xxx|
|xxx|------\o/-----|xxx|
|xxx|       ^      |xxx|
            |
           Here

I believe there is something similar in the rear. I remember on the Si, the rear tow hook was the jacking point!

EDIT: Yes, it is the differential in the rear. As uneasy as that makes me.. I suppose it's solid and can handle the weight.

dsgerbc · 06-07-2012, 07:04 PM

Search, lol.

AzFranz · 06-10-2012, 02:45 AM

Back end isn't that heavy so I assume the rear diff is just fine. The front is what spooks me. I see the spot they are talking about, but I hesitate. Will take this one slowly.

carbonBLUE · 06-10-2012, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by feldy

Where have you guys been putting the jacks at? On the passenger side I can use the frame rails. But the drivers side has the plastic skid plate on the frame rail covering it.

Also jack stands I didn't really see a ideal spot to put them at.

i have a lift so, :P lol i win!

blalor · 06-11-2012, 08:50 AM

Is there some kind of pad you put between the jack stands and the jack point? At a quick glance, the jack point was just coated a little heavier than the rest of the underside…

BMWDavid · 06-11-2012, 09:09 AM

I use hockey pucks when lifting cars with my Bend Pak lift.

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feldy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Drives: 2013 FRS Asphalt Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,155 Thanks: 309 Thanked 335 Times in 212 Posts Mentioned: 21 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Jack Spots? Where have you guys been putting the jacks at? On the passenger side I can use the frame rails. But the drivers side has the plastic skid plate on the frame rail covering it. Also jack stands I didn't really see a ideal spot to put them at.

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Dave-ROR Site Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: Stuff Location: Florida Posts: 10,317 Thanks: 955 Thanked 5,965 Times in 2,689 Posts Mentioned: 262 Post(s) Tagged: 8 Thread(s)	Jackstands go in the same spot as almost every other modern car, between the two half moons on the other rocker joint/whatever it's called near the outside of the cars. Rear center jack point = diff Front center jack point is normally the subframe, but it's covered.. soo.. not sure. I never use the frame rails, I've seen far too many bend in. __________________ -Dave Track cars: 2013 Scion FRS, 1998 Acura Integra Type-R, 1993 Honda Civic Hatchback DD: 2005 Acura TSX Tow: 2022 F-450 Toys: 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 1993 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1994 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 Parts: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited, 2005 Acura TSX Projects: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited track car build FS: 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 LT CCSB 8.1/Allison with 99k miles

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