I will be doing my 30,000 mile tune up here shortly. I'm wondering what would be the best way to get the car up on 4 jackstands? I'm not sue where to put the points at. I want to be able to work on all 4 rotors at the same time. It will prolly be up on stands for a couple of days.

Any info would be appreciated.

the rear is real easy, just use the rear diff to jack up and use jack stands on the factory stand points. u're using a hydraulic jack, right? not the factory one?

the front i usually just jack up one side at a time (since my jack is a piece of crap) under the main frame beam parallel to the factory
jack points and put a jack stand on the factory stand points.

I've been told that it's safe to jack up the front with the jack under the crossmember(or whatever it's called). It's that hunk o' metal under the oil pan.

Make sure that you're jack can roll because, once one end of the car is on stands, it's possible to pull it off if the jack doesn't roll as it's raising the car.

As mentioned, jack up the rear under the rear diff.

Jack up the front under the longitudinal brace/link of cross member. The piece is not under the oil pan, it is behind the oil pan.

I've heard the piece behind the oil pan called the "jack plate" and is a good place to jack the front end - i just suggest the use of a piece of wood unless your jack has rubber to keep this piece from becoming mangled, as mine is dented pretty badly

Rear Differential to get the back end up.

I use the subframe just forward and inside of the standad jack point for the 3 ton jack. The jackstand goes under the standard jack point.

-Valhakar

Originally posted by Safir
I've heard the piece behind the oil pan called the "jack plate" and is a good place to jack the front end - i just suggest the use of a piece of wood unless your jack has rubber to keep this piece from becoming mangled, as mine is dented pretty badly

What he said ^^^^^

Mine is all mangled as well. Just make sure it doesn't slip off if sitting on a piece of wood.

I've done it a thousand times, works perfect.

The jacking points are clearly labeled in your manual located in the glove box.

Use the rear diff for the back, the jacking plate for the front.

Cool. I'll be using a hydralic jack and 4 jack stands.

Cheers <insert smilie downing a pint>

I though ramps where the best way

Magnetic force levitation is the best way to get it off the ground :). You can't use ramps when you need to put the car on stands in order to take the wheels off, and you'd be insane to try it ;).


Brian

I jack the front using the stock jack points, then put stands under the subframe.

Jack the rear with the diff, stands @ the jack points.

"in order to take the wheels off"
He is doing the 30k service, I didnt think wheel removal was necessary.

It's easier to inspect the brakes with the wheels off.

I'm going to be replacing pads and bleeding brake lines. I'll also be installing the rear diff plate while it's up. As well, I'll be replacing all the fluids and would like to have it up on jacks to be easier to get to.

thnx for the help!!!

"It's easier to inspect the brakes with the wheels off."

:lol: Forgot about that part

I usually check the brakes every tire rotation. It's just as easy though, to look at the outside brake pad through the caliper to check for thickness and rub your finger over the rotor to check for scoring or ripples.

-Charles-

i'd get some CMU blocks and let the car sit there if you're doing this for a couple of days. make sure the blocks are big and solid. you don't want that sucker cracking and dropping your car.:lol:

this way, you won't need 4 jackstands.

jason

Originally posted by bunot
i'd get some CMU blocks ....
this way, you won't need 4 jackstands.

jason

What are CMU blocks?:confused:

Originally posted by handyyguy2002


What are CMU blocks?:confused:


Ditto

I just looked on Google - it's a concrete block (Concrete Masonary Unit).

I think they might be too brittle to trust, but I don't know much about concrete. I guess my foundation is made with them and my house hasn't collapsed yet:)

If these are the same thing as cinderblocks, you really shouldn't use them. People do, but they are rather prone to fracture. They can crumble.

A semi-decent pair of jackstands can be bought for like $30. Your life is hardly worth saving $25.

Hire ten illegal immigrants to lift your car on command.

Originally posted by leecea
I just looked on Google - it's a concrete block (Concrete Masonary Unit).

I think they might be too brittle to trust, but I don't know much about concrete. I guess my foundation is made with them and my house hasn't collapsed yet:)

LOL....sorry. i forgot to explain what cmu is. it should be stable when you put it right-side up. better if you have a piece of plywood to disperse the load.

just giving a suggestion that might save you some money. personally, i'd just jack 1 side at a time. it's not like it takes 30 mins. to jack the car up.

jason

If you cant figure out how to jack your car up yourself you probably shouldnt be working on it.

what he said^^^ some people just need reassurance from others. Perhaps too lazy to check his owners manual. I wonder how he will know what to look for/inspect at 30k miles?

Originally posted by wrx320
what he said^^^ some people just need reassurance from others. Perhaps too lazy to check his owners manual. I wonder how he will know what to look for/inspect at 30k miles?

Right and what if something goes wrong?

Yeah what if:huh:

The best way i found to get my car off the ground is a set of train tracks at about 50mph. But i wouldent recommend it in your case.
just my .02
:banana:
chuck

Originally posted by wrx320
what he said^^^ some people just need reassurance from others. Perhaps too lazy to check his owners manual. I wonder how he will know what to look for/inspect at 30k miles?

Owners manual doesn't detail how to get the car on 4 jack stands.
Theres a first time for everything, gota learn sometime.

Originally posted by biggreen96


Owners manual doesn't detail how to get the car on 4 jack stands.


Correct!!!

I've had the car up before. Just not on 4 jackstands. I was curious and did a search. Nothing came of the search so I posted a thread. The info will benefit others as well as myself.

santofontana & wrx320.....Great attitudes!!! You really are contributing to the forums with your keen insight and helpful attitudes:rolleyes:

Originally posted by The_Triton


Correct!!!

I've had the car up before. Just not on 4 jackstands. I was curious and did a search. Nothing came of the search so I posted a thread. The info will benefit others as well as myself.

santofontana & wrx320.....Great attitudes!!! You really are contributing to the forums with your keen insight and helpful attitudes:rolleyes:

You arent contributing much yourself with your extremely limited knowledge.

Originally posted by santofontana


You arent contributing much yourself with your extremely limited knowledge.

people come to forums to learn things.
At least he isnt in somebody else's thread making remarks that insult the persons intelligence.

and in no way did
If you cant figure out how to jack your car up yourself you probably shouldnt be working on it.
answer his question.

I think jack stands under the rear a-arm mount in the front and the sub frame to body mount is the best place, more stable than the jack points.

ciper, would those points be at the same height? One thing about stock jack points is that you can put the car on four stands and have the whole thing off the ground because they're all the same height.

From what I can tell they are at a very similar height, and are more stable than the jack points. Plus they are under the car so no worrys about scratches.