where to put axel stands??
20 November 2006, 08:51 PM
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where to put axel stands??
Hi at the weekend i am taking all the brakes off my00 v6 sti, and sending them awat for a refurb.
where is the best place to put the axel stands? pics would be vvvv helpfull
thanks Ian
20 November 2006, 09:18 PM
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I know this sounds stupid, but uh...under the axel??
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For the rear put a thickish piece of wood between your jack and rear diff and jack up. Then place your axle stands where you would normally jack the car up if you were changing a wheel. Not sure of the front as I've only jacked up the rear but I guess its similar.
Hope this helps.
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cool that sounds a good start, i was thinking about putting the axle stands there, but v good bit of info about jacking it up on the rear diff!
any place at the front where i can jack the front up at one place?
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This might help you:
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