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Acceptable Jackstand positions |
Rufus |
Sep 29 2021, 05:50 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 314 Joined: 8-April 06 From: Central NC Member No.: 5,840 Region Association: None |
After searching treads on this and reviewing the suggested jackstand positions in the FAQ section, I still have questions.
I’m leery of jacking under either the engine or transmission since both are magnesium. Using my floor jack under the rear donut appears best for lifting, but prevents putting a stand there. So I’m looking at putting stands under the pivot section of the radius / trailing arms in the rear. Does it matter where along the pivot’s length a stand is put? Is another option under the rear strut where it attaches to the radius / trailing arm? … or maybe under the radius arm at the strut attachment (after wheel & tire removal)? The front looks easier: either under the front donut, or the front A-arm pivot (as on my ‘67 911.) Thanks in advance for any comments. Bob S. |
914Sixer |
Sep 29 2021, 06:29 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,900 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region |
DO NOT use jack stands WITHOUT safety pin to prevent collapse.
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jcd914 |
Sep 29 2021, 10:42 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,081 Joined: 7-February 08 From: Sacramento, CA Member No.: 8,684 Region Association: Northern California |
I use the rear trailing arm tube/shaft section often for jack stands. I keep it toward the middle in the larger round section. As 914sixer suggests, be smart about the jack stands you use. I only have 1 pair that have pins but I only use the other pair on their lowest setting, so they can't collapse. Jim |
rhodyguy |
Sep 30 2021, 06:23 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,089 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
I wrap big zip ties over the lever (cheap insurance) and through the legs in those ratchet style ones but still leave the floor jacks raised and in place.
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NARP74 |
Sep 30 2021, 09:54 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,073 Joined: 29-July 20 From: Colorado, USA, Earth Member No.: 24,549 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
If you want max height, can leave the wheels on and better safety, I built a set of wheel cribs. I love them, built two different heights, they can be combined and with the two stacked up, I can easily get under my lowered car with a creeper and have room to work.
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