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    Axle Stands

    I know this might seem a bit thick but where abouts under the car can you place axle stands? I have a good idea but just want to make sure, lol.

    Any pics would really help!

    Cheers

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    under subframe mounting points or chassis rail

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    always remember to use a wide wooden block putting
    the car on axle stands mind ,distributes the pressure
    to start with as well as protecting the underseal

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    Someone on here also mentioned putting carpet on the jack plate so that you don't put indentations in the underseal when jacking

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    yeah i use rags on the top and use them under the chassis rail on the front, rarely have the back up so cant really remember what i do there

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    Quote Originally Posted by Coops
    yeah i use rags on the top and use them under the chassis rail on the front, rarely have the back up so cant really remember what i do there
    If ya jack the front high enough up comes the back saves trouble and time

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    in the past ive put mine on the bolt behind front wheels that bolt the subframe to car. but ive never been sure if thats right and have always meant to ask lol.

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    Use the chassis rail with carpet to protect the underseal

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    Cheers guys. going to crack on when it's not pi$$ing it down!

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    Thanks, I've wondered this for a while, have been using ramps or relying on Jack with a wheel led down under the sill incase it goes =)


 

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