Jack Points

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obes

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3,298 posts

251 months

Monday 17th May 2004
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Hey guys,

Going for some new boots later today but am not entirely sure about jacking. I know that you're not supposed to corner jack it but the can you just lift the back from the centre of the axle ?

O.

joust

14,622 posts

266 months

Monday 17th May 2004
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Look under the body in the middle of the car. You will see the screws for the undertray that go into the chassis framework. About 6" in from the side you'll find 3 or four of these meet at a single point. Jack there.

Or

If you have a "diddy" jack, just jack at the other chassis cross member meet points that are just behind and in front of the rear and front tyres respectivly.

DO NOT jack just inbound from the edge on the sill (like you would on a normal car) - the only thing behind the metal plate is air and you'll have a disaster on your hands.

I'd also use a small piece of wood on the jack to protect the undertray - normal jacks with their "teeth" can cause quite a lot of marks.

Pictures here

www.gto3.com/components/wheels.htm

obes

Original Poster:

3,298 posts

251 months

Monday 17th May 2004
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Thanks Justin , much appreciated.