jack stand points

JKonquer · 02-11-2007, 11:38 PM

anyone which jack stand point is safe to leave the car on the jacks for long period? without bending or breaking anything?

DoubleURX · 02-12-2007, 04:27 AM

The ones described in the manual are perfect.

***Crewchief*** · 02-12-2007, 05:46 AM

I always go right behind the front tire and right in front of the rear tire on the frame.

***austinpike*** · 02-12-2007, 06:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DoubleURX

The ones described in the manual are perfect.

The ones described in the manual are intended for the emergency jack, which has a slot cut to go around the pinch weld. A lot of people don't like to use the pinch welds for jack stands since they can bend.

That said, I have had the car up on 4 stands for days, on the "reinforced" pinch weld spot, and never had any problems. As long as you are careful, make sure the stands are centered on the seams and set the car onto them gently they work fine.

also, a search for "jack stand points" would probably reveal a number of threads on this...

Rmiller · 02-12-2007, 08:37 AM

I use ramps for the front tires and jack up the rear at the differential with a padded jack.

JKonquer · 02-12-2007, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by austinpike

The ones described in the manual are intended for the emergency jack, which has a slot cut to go around the pinch weld. A lot of people don't like to use the pinch welds for jack stands since they can bend.

That said, I have had the car up on 4 stands for days, on the "reinforced" pinch weld spot, and never had any problems. As long as you are careful, make sure the stands are centered on the seams and set the car onto them gently they work fine.

also, a search for "jack stand points" would probably reveal a number of threads on this...

yeah i know about the factory jack stand point, but like you said i don't like to place jack stand there isn't it will bend.

do you have any detail picture of this?

jph · 02-12-2007, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by JKonquer

yeah i know about the factory jack stand point, but like you said i don't like to place jack stand there isn't it will bend.

i put the car up on jackstand, no bends so far. it seems to hold up just nicely (and i must say that i'm not a master of lowering the car on it gently either)

J.

lokutus1 · 02-12-2007, 01:29 PM

one of my pinch welds basically collapsed while on the jack stand, so i need to find another location as well. i heard the front subframe will work. yay or nay?

STI_818 · 02-12-2007, 02:59 PM

does anyone have a pic of the bottom of the car where they can point out where else besides the pinch welds where you can place jack stands? I am not too familiar with all the lingo underneath the car like subframe/lower brace bla bla bla....so ya, a pic would help.....and, where do you jack the car up from the front?

FujiApples · 02-12-2007, 08:14 PM

front subframe will work, as far up front as you can get it before the black piece. For the rears i either use ramps or just the pinch welds..

pawlooo · 03-20-2007, 08:15 AM

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***snorky*** · 03-22-2007, 03:56 PM

i have these: harbor freight 3 ton jack stands

they have Vs cut into them for the pinch welds/tabs. it straddles the pinch weld just like the emergency jack. i stored my car over the winter with these and use them every time i put my car on stands. pinch welds are in perfect condition.

$20 and they are well built. harbor freight is hit or miss. these are a hit, imo.

***QuickSilverSTi*** · 03-22-2007, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snorky

i have these: harbor freight 3 ton jack stands

they have Vs cut into them for the pinch welds/tabs. it straddles the pinch weld just like the emergency jack. i stored my car over the winter with these and use them every time i put my car on stands. pinch welds are in perfect condition.

$20 and they are well built. harbor freight is hit or miss. these are a hit, imo.

I use Sears jack stands with the same V on the pinch welds...works fine. I also use a thick purpose-made pad for my floor jack.

supermarkus · 03-22-2007, 04:08 PM

if your pinch welds are collapsed, then you don't have to worry about ruining them with jack stands

I've got the same stands as snorky and use the pinch weld locations all the time. I once had my wrx up on stands for 2 weeks using the factory suggested points. No problems for me.

I've also placed my stands just inboard of the pinch welds, there are two bumps that I use to "lock" my stand in place. I don't feel like the car is as secure there, but it works for quick jobs.

Pitcherman · 03-22-2007, 04:28 PM

^^^ yeah, you guys act like bending those pinch welds is actually going to affect the car at all.

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supermarkus Spec C Club Car: 08 STi, SSM Location: Edmonds Washington Posts: 1,439 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	if your pinch welds are collapsed, then you don't have to worry about ruining them with jack stands I've got the same stands as snorky and use the pinch weld locations all the time. I once had my wrx up on stands for 2 weeks using the factory suggested points. No problems for me. I've also placed my stands just inboard of the pinch welds, there are two bumps that I use to "lock" my stand in place. I don't feel like the car is as secure there, but it works for quick jobs. Last edited by supermarkus : 03-22-2007 at 04:12 PM.

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Pitcherman Village Idiot Car: 04 JVP STi Fav Mod: Blitz NUR Spec R Location: B.F.E, Texas Posts: 7,859 Join Date: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (3)	^^^ yeah, you guys act like bending those pinch welds is actually going to affect the car at all. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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Rmiller STI Driver Car: 06 STI Fav Mod: Stock! Posts: 261 Join Date: Feb 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	I use ramps for the front tires and jack up the rear at the differential with a padded jack.

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lokutus1 Silver Member Car: 05 WRB WRX STi Fav Mod: FYI, I'm a dude Location: Burlington, MA Posts: 2,326 Join Date: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (10)	one of my pinch welds basically collapsed while on the jack stand, so i need to find another location as well. i heard the front subframe will work. yay or nay?

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STI_818 Senior STI Driver Car: 07 STi Fav Mod: upgrade from my WRX muhaha Location: Glendale, CA Posts: 374 Join Date: Jan 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	does anyone have a pic of the bottom of the car where they can point out where else besides the pinch welds where you can place jack stands? I am not too familiar with all the lingo underneath the car like subframe/lower brace bla bla bla....so ya, a pic would help.....and, where do you jack the car up from the front?

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FujiApples STI Driver Car: 2008 A4 6MT LOADED Fav Mod: I miss my Subaru... Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 254 Join Date: Jul 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	front subframe will work, as far up front as you can get it before the black piece. For the rears i either use ramps or just the pinch welds..

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*snorky* killer ants in your pants Car: OBP05MURDEREDOUTFTW Fav Mod: Fullerton's Qrack on my car Location: Chicagoland Posts: 3,369 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (21)	i have these: harbor freight 3 ton jack stands they have Vs cut into them for the pinch welds/tabs. it straddles the pinch weld just like the emergency jack. i stored my car over the winter with these and use them every time i put my car on stands. pinch welds are in perfect condition. $20 and they are well built. harbor freight is hit or miss. these are a hit, imo.