jacking point

  1. Established Member Joined: Nov 2010 Ealing Posts: 1078 vts, celica, mr2 tubby, vtr
    #1
    I did a search, few dead good threads on it but still have a question. In the diagram...



    Where I've put jack/axle...that round bit, that can take either? also...where the user I stole this off has put the red circle...thats a wishbone isn't it? surely thats not safe putting an axle stand there!? I'd of thought I could jack the car at the circular thing I've pointed towards, or jack it in the close proximity to that then use the circular thing to put the axle stand, yes yes?
  2. Established Member Joined: Apr 2010 Norwich Posts: 1275 00 Silver 106GTi
    #2
    Why don't you just use the normal jacking points? They are where the little arrows are on the skirts!
  3. Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 937 NA
    #3
    Usually I jack it up on the gearbox and put the axle stands under the wishbones (red circle in above pic) or under the jacking points.
  4. Established Member Joined: Nov 2010 Ealing Posts: 1078 vts, celica, mr2 tubby, vtr
    #4
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by char69lie View Post
    Why don't you just use the normal jacking points? They are where the little arrows are on the skirts!
    Unless I'm being very blind...I followed the arrows (I'm not stupid, trust me) and there wasn't ANYTHING underneath indicating how far into the underside of the car you should go. This isn't something I'm willing to trial and error considering the damage/injury that can be caused with it, so bare with the fact I'm trying to learn and offer some assistance or take the easier route and don't comment.
  5. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 6543
    #5
    Car ramps.
  6. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2010 Stourbridge Posts: 7338 Nissan 200sx S14a
    #6
    look at the arrows, now look directly behind the side skirts and there's a sill with two notches in it. Jack inbetween the notches.

    Or as said use car ramps. Much safer.
  7. Established Member Joined: Nov 2010 Ealing Posts: 1078 vts, celica, mr2 tubby, vtr
    #7
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Krys_23 View Post
    Car ramps.
    £££ ain't got the money or storage space for them unfortunately.
  8. Established Member Joined: Nov 2010 Ealing Posts: 1078 vts, celica, mr2 tubby, vtr
    #8
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by holdawayt View Post
    look at the arrows, now look directly behind the side skirts and there's a sill with two notches in it. Jack inbetween the notches.

    Or as said use car ramps. Much safer.
    And here we have a straight forward answer. Thanks matey, will use this info this weekend when I'm changing over brake discs and such.
  9. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2010 Stourbridge Posts: 7338 Nissan 200sx S14a
    #9
    No probs john, i'd recommend putting a small block of wood between the jack and the car when lifting on the sills. It just saves them bending etc just make sure it's secure!! Last thing you want is the block slipping!

    Tom
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  10. Established Member Joined: Nov 2010 Ealing Posts: 1078 vts, celica, mr2 tubby, vtr
    #10
    Will do, I'll jack it up there, then can I use the axle stands at the circular point I've written 'jack/axle' underneath?
  11. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 6543
    #11
    Flat bar and a couple of rough mig welds and you have your own axle stands and car ramps, i made them myself.
  12. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 6543
    #12
    The only bad point about jacking using wood between the metal is the cracking of the wood, makes me think that the floor is going to go out the car!
  13. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2010 Stourbridge Posts: 7338 Nissan 200sx S14a
    #13
    It looked a little different on mine (slightly rustier) but i think i'm looking at the same area that i used to use. So yep i would say so.

    If your floor caves in however dont hold me responsible
  14. Established Member Joined: Nov 2010 Ealing Posts: 1078 vts, celica, mr2 tubby, vtr
    #14
    haha ok!
  15. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2006 Kent Posts: 8205 :(s)rac
    #15
    Don't jack from there, you'll weaken and bend the floor, which will lead to rust, which will lead to welding.

    Use the jacking points.
  16. Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2010 walsall Posts: 479 mk4 golf gti 1.8 turbo (AUM)
    #16
    so if you jack using the jacking points where would you put the axel stand?
    and dont say jacking point because thats where your jack would be at the moment
    just wondering how you guys do it
  17. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2006 Kent Posts: 8205 :(s)rac
    #17
    Personally, I used to put them on the wishbone mounts.
  18. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 6543
    #18
    Poke it with a screwdriver if it doesnt make a hole fire an axle stand under it
  19. Established Member Joined: Nov 2010 Ealing Posts: 1078 vts, celica, mr2 tubby, vtr
    #19
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by rey View Post
    Personally, I used to put them on the wishbone mounts.
    Okey doke, was just a bit worried that it wouldn't be strong enough/could damage it.

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Krys_23 View Post
    Poke it with a screwdriver if it doesnt make a hole fire an axle stand under it
    Haha, the logical mans method
  20. Established Member Joined: Apr 2010 Norwich Posts: 1275 00 Silver 106GTi
    #20
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by _-john-_ View Post
    Unless I'm being very blind...I followed the arrows (I'm not stupid, trust me) and there wasn't ANYTHING underneath indicating how far into the underside of the car you should go. This isn't something I'm willing to trial and error considering the damage/injury that can be caused with it, so bare with the fact I'm trying to learn and offer some assistance or take the easier route and don't comment.
    I wasn't saying you were stupid After jacking from there myself and looking where the arrows pointed I thought it was pretty self explanatory, so not a pointless comment it was actually your answer?
  21. Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 937 NA
    #21
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by ashbuster View Post
    so if you jack using the jacking points where would you put the axel stand?
    and dont say jacking point because thats where your jack would be at the moment
    just wondering how you guys do it
    Jack it up on the wishbone mounts or gearbox then put the axle stands and a block of wood under the 2 jacking points.
  22. Established Member Joined: Nov 2010 Ealing Posts: 1078 vts, celica, mr2 tubby, vtr
    #22
    Not really self explanatory, the arrows simply indicate the area to jack/axle stand...nothing specific. Considering the dangers of jacking/axle standing that can arise, I'd rather be VERY certain as to where I'd place them, damaging myself or the car through trial and error simply isn't an option.
  23. Established Member Joined: Apr 2010 Norwich Posts: 1275 00 Silver 106GTi
    #23
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by _-john-_ View Post
    Unless I'm being very blind...I followed the arrows (I'm not stupid, trust me) and there wasn't ANYTHING underneath indicating how far into the underside of the car you should go. This isn't something I'm willing to trial and error considering the damage/injury that can be caused with it, so bare with the fact I'm trying to learn and offer some assistance or take the easier route and don't comment.
    I wasn't saying you were stupid After jacking from there myself and looking where the arrows pointed I thought it was pretty self explanatory,i think there is even a cut out in the skirt where it is? so not intending on leaving a pointless comment it was actually your answer in a way?
  24. Established Member Joined: Nov 2010 Ealing Posts: 1078 vts, celica, mr2 tubby, vtr
    #24
    Haha, listen...I've taken no offence or anything, your first response seemed to indicate my question was pointless. I just like to make sure I'm doing things right so I don't come back on here asking how to fix my rib cage/a big hole I've put in the floor of my car.

    Mates?
  25. Established Member Joined: Apr 2010 Norwich Posts: 1275 00 Silver 106GTi
    #25
    Aha mates get the car in the air in the end?
  26. Established Member Joined: Nov 2010 Ealing Posts: 1078 vts, celica, mr2 tubby, vtr
    #26
    Nah I'm in work, gave it a go on Sunday when I was fitting my sub and amp but it was making horrible creaking noises (the road I'm on has a slight camber) so let it down and thought I'd give it another go this weekend but with the car in reverse if you get me, so the angle it's sitting at when raised isn't as declined...more of an incline. Simply can't afford to have my car off the road atm, live just far enough away from work to need it and it's a new job so I'm on the impress offensive!
  27. Established Member Joined: Nov 2010 Ealing Posts: 1078 vts, celica, mr2 tubby, vtr
    #27
    Oh and what do you think to the pedestrianisation of Norwich city center?

  28. Established Member Joined: Apr 2010 Norwich Posts: 1275 00 Silver 106GTi
    #28
    Aha I hate jacking mine up tbh specially when it starts creaking or making noises! And LOL aha i think from a pedestrians point of view it's brilliant! Aha
  29. Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2010 walsall Posts: 479 mk4 golf gti 1.8 turbo (AUM)
    #29
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by jackh7692 View Post
    Jack it up on the wishbone mounts or gearbox then put the axle stands and a block of wood under the 2 jacking points.

    thanks buddy

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Krys_23 View Post
    Poke it with a screwdriver if it doesnt make a hole fire an axle stand under it
    lol my mom jacked her floor up before in her old metro years ago
    she probly used that method lol