Jacking points

Post by **DuncanBeaumont** » Fri Sep 11, 2009 9:36 pm

I have just invested in a trolley jack and axle stands.

Where is the best/safest place to jack the front and rear of the car and where should I put the axle stands?

Post by **simmitc** » Fri Sep 11, 2009 9:52 pm

Use a piece of timber between the jack and the car, jack across the tie rod plate and along the side (or spread over both sides) of the chassis leg. Placement of axle stand depends on the work that you're doing, but a good place is under the eve bolt. Use a flat topped stand or timber again to spread the load. Do NOT jack on the front cross member or the centre of the chassis legs. Remember to chock the rear wheelsn as well as using the handbrake and leaving it in gear (again depending on what work you're doing!), and ensure that the ground and the car are level and firm.

Post by **DuncanBeaumont** » Fri Sep 11, 2009 9:59 pm

Sorry. What/where is the eve bolt?

Post by **bmcecosse** » Fri Sep 11, 2009 10:10 pm

Eye bolt! Where the front suspension attaches to the 'chassis' leg. And NEVER use the jacking points!

Post by **rayofleamington** » Fri Sep 11, 2009 10:56 pm

Depending on what kind of trolley jack you've got - you may find the wheels still on the ground whent the jack reaches full height!

Post by **bmcecosse** » Fri Sep 11, 2009 11:01 pm

Which is why a block of timber is suggested!