How To: complete idiot's guide to getting your car up on jackstands - Page 4

blueman05 · 01-18-2008, 10:09 AM

all my pinch welds are bent up from using a regular jack on them. i currently have my car up on 4 jack stands where the pinch welds are bent up.... is this ok?

mxpop · 01-18-2008, 10:12 AM

That's what I do and I still have all 9 fingers to show for it......

ryanwrxduksa · 01-18-2008, 10:42 AM

i used to use the pinch welds. my wrx under cariage looked like crap with bent welds...

blueman05 · 01-21-2008, 08:14 PM

ok to have car up on 4 jack stands for long period of time like a month or so? all 4 stands are at pinch weld locations.... pinch welds are bend but still should be ok for support correct?

stim · 03-09-2008, 12:21 PM

As described by Rantar_STi:

To visualize where to place the jack stand look at the first picture of this thread showing the jack stand right under the pinch weld. If that jack was rotated 90 degrees and moved towards the inside of the car (i.e. towards the drive shaft) such that it would be located immediately behind (inboard of) the pinch weld (about 1/8") and immediately below the raised area of the floor panel, that would be the correct place to put the stand (and centered on the raised area of the floor panel).

I agree with this 100%, as well as the originally described jacking points. The floor just inboard of the pinch welds is shaped to accept jack-stands. I am always putting my car on stands to change to track wheels and brakes. I use a soft thin piece of wood in the jack pan.

M3Jedi77 · 03-15-2008, 01:53 PM

I just put an STi up on those little slits by the sideskirt, thinking "hey my Evo uses this for a jack stand point why not" and as soon as I lowered the car down onto the stand, the whole thing just bent. I have no idea why that would happen, or why so many of you say its a good place to put stands. Is there something totally odd with the car I was with or what, because thats not safe.

omegax · 03-15-2008, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stim

As described by Rantar_STi:

To visualize where to place the jack stand look at the first picture of this thread showing the jack stand right under the pinch weld. If that jack was rotated 90 degrees and moved towards the inside of the car (i.e. towards the drive shaft) such that it would be located immediately behind (inboard of) the pinch weld (about 1/8") and immediately below the raised area of the floor panel, that would be the correct place to put the stand (and centered on the raised area of the floor panel).

I agree with this 100%, as well as the originally described jacking points. The floor just inboard of the pinch welds is shaped to accept jack-stands. I am always putting my car on stands to change to track wheels and brakes. I use a soft thin piece of wood in the jack pan.

ding ding ding, we have a winner.

This area is reinfored and the correct place to put stands if you don't want to bend anything. You also can't compare a lift to jack stands. A lift does not bend the pinch welded area because it distributes the weight over a larger area and raises the car evenly. A typical lift arm is 4-6 inches wide in comparison to a 1 inch wide jack stand.

Also forgot to add, the stock jack does not use the location the stands are using in the picture. There is a slit in the stock jack which guides you into the correct area. 100% of the weight is supported behind that seam in the reinforced area. There are two marks on the seam, between them is where you place the stock jack to line up with the support.

amg destroyer · 03-15-2008, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stim

As described by Rantar_STi:

To visualize where to place the jack stand look at the first picture of this thread showing the jack stand right under the pinch weld. If that jack was rotated 90 degrees and moved towards the inside of the car (i.e. towards the drive shaft) such that it would be located immediately behind (inboard of) the pinch weld (about 1/8") and immediately below the raised area of the floor panel, that would be the correct place to put the stand (and centered on the raised area of the floor panel).

I agree with this 100%, as well as the originally described jacking points. The floor just inboard of the pinch welds is shaped to accept jack-stands. I am always putting my car on stands to change to track wheels and brakes. I use a soft thin piece of wood in the jack pan.

can we get a pic of this?

and bump for m3jedi77's question...

If the pinch welds are bent to hell, does it really matter? They can still support the car, right? (Sorry, this is just me thinking outloud...)

**tyler_sti** · 04-01-2008, 07:39 PM

Bumping this thead, very important for alot of people.

'04 Black STi · 04-10-2008, 01:14 AM

Bump for:

"What is the best way to jack up the front if I have a huge aftermarket skidplate?"

**SCOOBYTRAP** · 04-10-2008, 01:55 AM

Nice write up. Regarding the picture showing the jack on the rear diff:

I would recommend sliding the jack further under the car so that the saddle isn't under the rear cover- so its footprint is only on the case of rear diff. Not that I've ever seen it be a problem, but if the cover wasn't flush at the bottom you could stress the cover bolts & cover. Not required but good practice to avoid ANY issues, I guess.

Bloo · 04-10-2008, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stim

As described by Rantar_STi:

To visualize where to place the jack stand look at the first picture of this thread showing the jack stand right under the pinch weld. If that jack was rotated 90 degrees and moved towards the inside of the car (i.e. towards the drive shaft) such that it would be located immediately behind (inboard of) the pinch weld (about 1/8") and immediately below the raised area of the floor panel, that would be the correct place to put the stand (and centered on the raised area of the floor panel).

I agree with this 100%, as well as the originally described jacking points. The floor just inboard of the pinch welds is shaped to accept jack-stands. I am always putting my car on stands to change to track wheels and brakes. I use a soft thin piece of wood in the jack pan.

Bump for pic request. Can someone take a picture of this?

ytsohptwhere · 04-10-2008, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mxpop

That's what I do and I still have all 9 fingers to show for it......

HAHAHAHA

chanders · 04-13-2008, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bloo

Bump for pic request. Can someone take a picture of this?

Bump again!

Smiley · 05-03-2008, 10:43 AM

With all the plastic under there, can we actually see where the best points are? I'm serious newbie at this

01-18-2008, 10:09 AM	#46
blueman05 Senior STI Driver Car: wrb 2005 STi Fav Mod: FP GREEN Location: MA Posts: 309 Join Date: Feb 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: How To: complete idiot's guide to getting your car up on jackstands all my pinch welds are bent up from using a regular jack on them. i currently have my car up on 4 jack stands where the pinch welds are bent up.... is this ok? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

01-18-2008, 10:12 AM	#47
mxpop Spec C Club Car: '06 STI Fav Mod: air freshener!!! Location: Santa barbara area Posts: 2,295 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: How To: complete idiot's guide to getting your car up on jackstands That's what I do and I still have all 9 fingers to show for it......

01-18-2008, 10:42 AM	#48
ryanwrxduksa Junior STI Driver Car: Pearl White 07 STi Posts: 127 Join Date: Aug 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: How To: complete idiot's guide to getting your car up on jackstands i used to use the pinch welds. my wrx under cariage looked like crap with bent welds...

01-21-2008, 08:14 PM	#49
blueman05 Senior STI Driver Car: wrb 2005 STi Fav Mod: FP GREEN Location: MA Posts: 309 Join Date: Feb 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: How To: complete idiot's guide to getting your car up on jackstands ok to have car up on 4 jack stands for long period of time like a month or so? all 4 stands are at pinch weld locations.... pinch welds are bend but still should be ok for support correct?

03-09-2008, 12:21 PM	#50
stim Junior STI Driver Car: 06 STI Fav Mod: mudflaps and r compounds Location: Cold Spring Posts: 116 Join Date: May 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: How To: complete idiot's guide to getting your car up on jackstands As described by Rantar_STi: To visualize where to place the jack stand look at the first picture of this thread showing the jack stand right under the pinch weld. If that jack was rotated 90 degrees and moved towards the inside of the car (i.e. towards the drive shaft) such that it would be located immediately behind (inboard of) the pinch weld (about 1/8") and immediately below the raised area of the floor panel, that would be the correct place to put the stand (and centered on the raised area of the floor panel). I agree with this 100%, as well as the originally described jacking points. The floor just inboard of the pinch welds is shaped to accept jack-stands. I am always putting my car on stands to change to track wheels and brakes. I use a soft thin piece of wood in the jack pan.

03-15-2008, 01:53 PM	#51
M3Jedi77 Amateur STI Driver Car: Insane 06 Evo MR Fav Mod: myself Location: Orange County Posts: 38 Join Date: Feb 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: How To: complete idiot's guide to getting your car up on jackstands I just put an STi up on those little slits by the sideskirt, thinking "hey my Evo uses this for a jack stand point why not" and as soon as I lowered the car down onto the stand, the whole thing just bent. I have no idea why that would happen, or why so many of you say its a good place to put stands. Is there something totally odd with the car I was with or what, because thats not safe.

04-01-2008, 07:39 PM	#54
tyler_sti Gold Member Car: '07 CMG STI Fav Mod: carbing subframe, driving experience:) Location: los angeles Posts: 3,481 Join Date: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (11)	Re: How To: complete idiot's guide to getting your car up on jackstands Bumping this thead, very important for alot of people.

04-10-2008, 01:14 AM	#55
'04 Black STi Amateur STI Driver Car: '04 Sti Location: Minneapolis Posts: 26 Join Date: Mar 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: How To: complete idiot's guide to getting your car up on jackstands Bump for: "What is the best way to jack up the front if I have a huge aftermarket skidplate?"

04-10-2008, 01:55 AM	#56
SCOOBYTRAP Gold Member Car: 05 STi CGM Fav Mod: JDM Foglights Location: NY Posts: 501 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: How To: complete idiot's guide to getting your car up on jackstands Nice write up. Regarding the picture showing the jack on the rear diff: I would recommend sliding the jack further under the car so that the saddle isn't under the rear cover- so its footprint is only on the case of rear diff. Not that I've ever seen it be a problem, but if the cover wasn't flush at the bottom you could stress the cover bolts & cover. Not required but good practice to avoid ANY issues, I guess.

05-03-2008, 10:43 AM	#60
Smiley Amateur STI Driver Car: '08 WRB STi Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: Calgary Posts: 17 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Help - '08 STi jack / stand points With all the plastic under there, can we actually see where the best points are? I'm serious newbie at this This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.