Jack stand mounting points
02-12-2015, 02:26 PM
#16
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This has no chance to work as I am removing the tires, that's the whole point to jacking the car up on all 4 points. The hockey puck idea while nice has no chance of success with my jacks. As stated already you can't use the pinch weld itself with my jack stands, nor would I ever want to use a pinch weld.
I also tried just inside the pinch weld, if I recall, maybe we are talking different locations, but it started to buckle and I believe part of the plastic running board bottom is that area. I can go look again and post a picture.
I also tried just inside the pinch weld, if I recall, maybe we are talking different locations, but it started to buckle and I believe part of the plastic running board bottom is that area. I can go look again and post a picture.
I'd rather support my car on all 4 corners by the tires than the frame. If the wheels don't need to come off, this is my preferred way, and with as little modification, a pinch weld connection can be achieved.
Here's a shot with a different topper, though I'd have a slot in mine. I'd also use more wood overall than he did.
02-13-2015, 08:17 PM
#17
The top layer of this contraption would be shaped different. It's modular, so you'd put a 4x4 on the top with a notch in it.
I'd rather support my car on all 4 corners by the tires than the frame. If the wheels don't need to come off, this is my preferred way, and with as little modification, a pinch weld connection can be achieved.
Here's a shot with a different topper, though I'd have a slot in mine. I'd also use more wood overall than he did.
I'd rather support my car on all 4 corners by the tires than the frame. If the wheels don't need to come off, this is my preferred way, and with as little modification, a pinch weld connection can be achieved.
Here's a shot with a different topper, though I'd have a slot in mine. I'd also use more wood overall than he did.
02-14-2015, 08:55 AM
#18
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02-14-2015, 09:08 AM
#20
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02-14-2015, 06:21 PM
#24
You could get these Esco flat top jack stands instead. I really want them as I hate when the stupid pinch welds deform as well.
But 70$ for a single jack stand is steep IMO.
I have a long base low profile jack that I drive on 2x4 and jack the car up from the front sub frame. It's deep in there. Rear is easy like someone said from the diff.
But 70$ for a single jack stand is steep IMO.
I have a long base low profile jack that I drive on 2x4 and jack the car up from the front sub frame. It's deep in there. Rear is easy like someone said from the diff.
02-14-2015, 10:44 PM
#25
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You could get these Esco flat top jack stands instead. I really want them as I hate when the stupid pinch welds deform as well.
But 70$ for a single jack stand is steep IMO.
I have a long base low profile jack that I drive on 2x4 and jack the car up from the front sub frame. It's deep in there. Rear is easy like someone said from the diff.
But 70$ for a single jack stand is steep IMO.
I have a long base low profile jack that I drive on 2x4 and jack the car up from the front sub frame. It's deep in there. Rear is easy like someone said from the diff.
02-15-2015, 04:33 PM
#27
I never trusted those pressed steel ramps, just seem so flimsy, and me being the DIY cheapsk8 I've used these hillbilly ramps for years. They work great, the cost is only 1 sheet of 7/16" OSB and a box of drywall screws. These are 8x36" w/ a 6" rise, if you use 1/2" wood it'll be about an inch higher. If you have a real low vehicle just space the wood further apart and make the ramps 4 foot although this will cause the price to skyrocket to about $20 total.
And when you stack them flipped and opposed it only takes up an 8x8 corner of the garage floor
And when you stack them flipped and opposed it only takes up an 8x8 corner of the garage floor
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02-16-2015, 01:30 AM
#28
I got 2 pairs of rhino ramps. For tasks such as oil changes where the wheels don't come off, I just jack up the front (K member) & rear (diff) ends of the car, placing a pair of ramps under the respective axles. This keeps the car level similar to having the wheels on the ground but ~12" up.
02-22-2015, 11:49 PM
#29
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I want to confirm is something like this proper jack stand placement?
Where the stands are placed behind the pinch weld and going parallel to the car.
http://subaru.rockhopjohn.com/images..._jackstand.jpg
I already got a floor jack adapter that has a slit cut in it to allow the pinch weld to pass through for my hydraulic jack
Where the stands are placed behind the pinch weld and going parallel to the car.
http://subaru.rockhopjohn.com/images..._jackstand.jpg
I already got a floor jack adapter that has a slit cut in it to allow the pinch weld to pass through for my hydraulic jack
02-23-2015, 12:27 AM
#30
I want to confirm is something like this proper jack stand placement?
Where the stands are placed behind the pinch weld and going parallel to the car.
http://subaru.rockhopjohn.com/images..._jackstand.jpg
I already got a floor jack adapter that has a slit cut in it to allow the pinch weld to pass through for my hydraulic jack
Where the stands are placed behind the pinch weld and going parallel to the car.
http://subaru.rockhopjohn.com/images..._jackstand.jpg
I already got a floor jack adapter that has a slit cut in it to allow the pinch weld to pass through for my hydraulic jack
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