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Re: Viggen jackstand advice - autocross question too! 1 Saabers Like This Post! Posted by bender [Email] (#268) [Profile/Gallery] (more from bender) on Mon, 25 Aug 2008 10:44:14 In Reply to: Viggen jackstand advice - autocross question too!, Mark Humphreys, Mon, 25 Aug 2008 10:12:32 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
Okay, so this I've read in a recent post, but was deemed to be unkosher. I've never tried it, but some have. Using a piece of 2 by 4 (or something bigger) to spread the load, use the jack to lift the rear of the car this way by using the spare tire well. Anyways, here's my foolproof method:
1) Use the jack to lift the car on the driver's side jack point (Use a hockey puck or a piece of wood to protect the car's frame...also the body kit is low, so you have no choice really). Lift up high enough until the left rear is high up enough to be able to put a jack stand in the rear jacking point. Don't worry, the chassis is strong enough to handle the forces.
2) Do the same on the other side. At this point the rear jacking points will be up on stands.
3) Now, jack up the front of the car from the nose (use a hockey puck) and place jack stands on the front jacking points. Done!
I've done this before, and it worked great. Just be really patient. Take your time to check every time you lift the car a bit, to make sure nothing will slip. Also, I made special pieces of wood to fit my jack stands. You do not want to put the bare metal frame on the bare metal jack stand...The wood "cushions" it and protects against bending.
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_______________________________________ bender 2001 9-3 Viggen Laser Red 5 door 48k miles 2000 9-3 SE Midnight Blue 5 door (Sold)
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