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Jacking points

Hairyarse

Hairyarse

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Hi Steve. Do a quick search of the forum, there was quite a lengthy post about jacking points only a few weeks ago Cheers Andy
 
Steve I had a similar situation over the winter whilst dropping the rear axle - makes for difficulties ! With regard to actually jacking i.e. lifting the car, I always use the central jacking point in the middle of the sill that sits under the small diamond or arrow stamped into the sill. This is a good safe point to jack the car up and get it up in the air, albeit only one side at a time. I then usually put axle stands under the rear axle trailing arm (solid ali) just to the rear of where it mounts into the body through the out bushes. Another alternative is directly under the trailing arms where the rear shocker lower mount is. This does mean that the car is 'sprung' and sitting on it's suspension. For the front, my preferred location is directly on the chasis rail about 3" backward from where the rear track control arm mounts (castor) are. Another option is to remove the undertray and use the front cross member. The only drawback about this option is width or stability of the base. Hope this helps, Chris
 
I am going to be putting my 944 up on axle stands for a long period to carry our some sill/engine & gearbox work.

Could someone send me piccies of the safest place to jack. ( I can't be certain where the recommended jacking points are)

tHanks
 
I agree with Chris, but I would only use the rear shock mount for very quick jobs, as because its "sprung" getting in to the car and similar loading can put "bouncing" loads on the stands which can get them to slip sometimes. Would certainly go for solid mounts for any length of time. What jobs are to be done?
 
I agree with Chris, but I would only use the rear shock mount for very quick jobs, as because its "sprung" getting in to the car and similar loading can put "bouncing" loads on the stands which can get them to slip sometimes. Would certainly go for solid mounts for any length of time. What jobs are to be done?
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Sending the wheels away for refurb so have a couple of weeks without them. Am changing discs/pads, putting coilovers on, brake lines, braided hoses, dropping gearbox.
 
Steve I assume you're dropping the gearbox so you can fit new rear brake hoses ? I would consider doing the fuel lines as well if this is the case, FYI, you'll also have to drop the rear axle. Chris
 
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