Wull

I've had a look but I thought I'd start a new thread. The exhaust arrived so I'm going to do it myself but I'll need to get some axle stands. I fancy the ratchet ones from halftords (see pic)

So the question is, after jacking up the motor via the rear diff where's the best most secure place to put the axle stands?...I usually would use the jacking points but I've read on here that they're not the best place as it can crush them so I don't fancy using there to put the stands. Also where's the best place at the front? just for future reference!

Cheers

bigredrob

I place my stands at/on the jacking points, at the end of the sill,... BUT,....I know my sills are solid.

ossett2k2

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^^^this
My car is currently sat on 4 stands,waiting for a new gasket for my quiet exhaust(my neighbours hope so anyway )

Wull

I've not got a pic of the damage but someone has clearly ****ed up before when jacking the car up.....I think. It's the only thing that's wrong with the car bodywise. It's at the n/s/r jacking point....on the sideskirt. I think they've misjudged and started to lift the car on the skirt itself.

Cambs_Stuart

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If you're worried about damage to the sills or jacking points try using one of these:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171804313683

They help to spread the load. I've also used a block of wood with a groove carved into it to the same effect.

Paben

iTrader: (5)

Yep, a block of hard wood with a groove in it does the job. Unless they are in the way I also like to leave the hydraulic jacks in place, also the occasional wheel under there too!

ossett2k2

iTrader: (9)

Yup 4 axel stands,4 hydraulic jacks and 15 wheels,then send the wife under that should make it safe

Wull

If the car fell on my wife she'd damage the car.....and we can't be having that she'd kill me