Blocking up rear of car

alotawatts · Post by **alotawatts** » Sun Jun 21, 2009 6:24 pm

Which places are the best to use for jack stands or blocks for the rear end ?

GripGreg · Post by **GripGreg** » Sun Jun 21, 2009 8:21 pm

Interesting question. Not the rear jack points? Small shade tree, here.
Greg

GripGreg · Post by **GripGreg** » Sun Jun 21, 2009 8:24 pm

I just got it. You wanna jack it up, then put stands in a good spot. Got it. Greg

alotawatts · Post by **alotawatts** » Sun Jun 21, 2009 10:56 pm

Think I'll go with the subframe mounts......

DMS · Post by **DMS** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 4:35 am

I usually use the diff.

alotawatts · Post by **alotawatts** » Thu Jul 02, 2009 4:26 pm

Differential to lift....near subframe mounts for jackstands on each side

Karl in KS · Post by **Karl in KS** » Fri Jul 03, 2009 11:07 pm

alotawatts wrote:Differential to lift....near subframe mounts for jackstands on each side

ditto

Pete K · Post by **Pete K** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 12:25 am

Careful if you're using the rear subframe. Don't forget it is designed for fore and aft loads, not vertical loads.

I use a piece of foot long 4x2 placed under the sill. Spreads the load nicely.

Cheers

YouTube · Post by **Peter Florance** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 5:07 am

Pete K wrote:Careful if you're using the rear subframe. Don't forget it is designed for fore and aft loads, not vertical loads.

I use a piece of foot long 4x2 placed under the sill. Spreads the load nicely.

Cheers

That's what I use to change tires at Autox. I cut a step down one side so the pinch weld would fit. I going to add some magnet latches so I can just stick up there and then grab the jack. Paint it safety orange so I don't drive off with it still stuck on the car.

I got this from a pallet so it's pretty strong and seems unlikely to split.

Pete K · Post by **Pete K** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 10:22 pm

Good thinking with the paint Pete. My only problem is my whole car is painted safety orange!

I cut slots in the ones I made for the e21 so they fit in nice and tight and won't slip out. Yes, I am a little pedantic.

GripGreg · Post by **GripGreg** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 10:38 pm

WOW!!! I luv this website! Precise to the point of being anal, huh??
Go for it!,,,,Greg[/u]

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Blocking up rear of car

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