Jack stand placement
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Jack stand placement
Been looking for recommended jack-stand placement for putting all four corners on stands after lifting with a couple floorjacks at jacking points. 2007 CS wondering what is commonly done -have no experience with this car- thanks for any insight
Last edited by Dave551; Mar 7, 2025 at 07:49 PM.
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What works for me is jack up right rear jack point, place stand under right front jack point. Repeat on left. That gets the front up.
For the rear I jack at one of the big flat diagonal suspension bars, underneath one of the rear wheel aluminum suspension castings. Then put stands under the two rear jack points. That gets the car level on four stands.
Use a thick rubber pad or block of wood on your jack to avoid scratching anything up.
For the rear I jack at one of the big flat diagonal suspension bars, underneath one of the rear wheel aluminum suspension castings. Then put stands under the two rear jack points. That gets the car level on four stands.
Use a thick rubber pad or block of wood on your jack to avoid scratching anything up.
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Yeah, that's where I jack in the rear. To raise the front, though, I find it easier to do it the way I described. If you jack at the rear jack point the front one on the same side comes right off the ground.
I was looking at that, but then I realized I can have my car up just as high on four jack stands in the time it would take me to get those things in place and set up.
I was looking at that, but then I realized I can have my car up just as high on four jack stands in the time it would take me to get those things in place and set up.
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That crossbar on the floor Jack is something I’ve never seen before. Gives effect of two jacks and no worries about stress/twist of frame (though everyone says they are rigid and not an issue which is probably right).
that pelican article I should have researched but thanks much for posting it.
appreciate tips from all - first time putting it in the air so being cautious. I have two pair of ramps so may just lift to position them under tires
that pelican article I should have researched but thanks much for posting it.
appreciate tips from all - first time putting it in the air so being cautious. I have two pair of ramps so may just lift to position them under tires
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I use these. I’ve put the car up in the air many times with them. Like them a lot.
https://www.liftbars.com
Requires a low profile floor jack and best with four identical cradle style jack stands per instructions.
I use a Pittsburgh 3-ton min 3 1/8” height jack from Harbor Freight and just fits under my Boxster.
https://www.liftbars.com
Requires a low profile floor jack and best with four identical cradle style jack stands per instructions.
I use a Pittsburgh 3-ton min 3 1/8” height jack from Harbor Freight and just fits under my Boxster.
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So one pair of ramps are 3” higher than other pair. Is there any advantage of having rear higher than front (or opposite) for draining purposes? I’ll fill and check on level floor I.e. …Is the oil pain level or tilted front or back ?
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