How do I put my 2018 Altima on four jack stands?

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2018 Nissan Altima Undercarriage.jpg
Front End

When my low-profile floor jack (which was purchased to lift the front and rear ends of Mustangs and Tauruses) is positioned in front of the pinch weld to lift my Altima at Location B, I cannot position my jack stand under the pinch weld between the two notches.

I can reach Location B from behind the pinch weld or from the front of the car because I have no clearance to pump the jack.

My current strategy is to:
1. Use the car's scissor jack to lift the vehicle and remove the tire,
2. Position the floor jack in front of the pinch weld and under Location B and raise the car, and
3. Position the jack stand under the pinch weld.

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1. Can I position the floor jack under under the pinch weld (Location A), raise the vehicle and place the jack stand under Location B?
2. If I can, should I take any precautions using this approach?

Rear End

Questions

1. Did the Nissan Automotive Engineers have their heads stuck up their asses when they decided to not have a second rear lift/jack stand point?
2. Can I place my floor jack with the center of its arm approximately 10" in front of the read pinch weld, raise the vehicle, and put the jack stand under the pinch weld?
3. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get the rear end on jack stands.

Two more questions...


2018 Nissan Altima Front Lifting and Jack Stand Locations.jpg

Possible Rear Jack Stand Point.jpg


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VStar650CL
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Yep, that whole reinforcement channel is structural and fine for lifting. So is the gusset at the back of the subframe.

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VStar650CL wrote:
Wed Jun 30, 2021 4:40 am
Yep, that whole reinforcement channel is structural and fine for lifting. So is the gusset at the back of the subframe.

If I understand what you are saying, all 3 pictures below are acceptable places to put jack stands. Is that correct?


Rear Location for Jack Stand.jpg
Front Location for Jack Stand.jpg
2nd Front Location for Jack Stand.jpg

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Yep.

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Thanks! That's great new.

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Here are two $64,000 questions...

If Location 1 is a suitable location for a jack stand, is Location 1A (see below) a suitable location to:

1. Lift the vehicle using a pin-in-disc adapter (see below) that would sit in the saddle of the floor jack, or

2. Position a jack stand with an adapter similar to the pin-in-disc adapter for stability?


Rear Location for Jack Stand - P2A.jpg
Disk With Pin.jpg

gfr92y
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gfr92y wrote:
Wed Jun 30, 2021 1:58 pm
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Here are two $64,000 questions...

If Location 1 is a suitable location for a jack stand, is Location 1A (see below) a suitable location to:

1. Lift the vehicle using a pin-in-disc adapter (see below) that would sit in the saddle of the floor jack, or

2. Position a jack stand with an adapter similar to the pin-in-disc adapter for stability?



Rear Location for Jack Stand - P2A.jpg


Disk With Pin.jpg

See below for a visual explanation of why I am asking the above questions...

Rear Location for Jack Stand - P3.jpg
Rear Location for Jack Stand - P3.jpg
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Rear Location for Jack Stand - P5.jpg

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VStar650CL
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That whole member that the jackstand is on is a "structural reinforcement", so it's safe for jacking from end to end. However, since 1A is elevated and a slipped jack could have rude consequences, I'd definitely use a cup and not a saddle for it.

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Shucks! I was hoping my Pin-in-a-disk sitting in the saddle would be sufficient.

I guess I will need to buy a cup.

Darn it!

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No, I didn't mean to infer that your pin wouldn't work. It will. Anything to keep the raised nub in the saddle. A cup is just the surest, because it intrinsically secures 360 degrees.

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Thanks for clarifying that for me! You just saved me a trip to Amazon.

Thanks, again, for all your help.

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You're most welcome. Happy motoring!

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VStar650CL wrote:
Wed Jun 30, 2021 4:29 pm
You're most welcome. Happy motoring!

I found your advice helpful in the past so I thought I would ask you opinion on this suggested forward center lift point...

Thanks!
Possible Front Floor Jack Point Small.jpg

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Those lower radiator core supports have a tendency towards hidden rust on the inside. I don't think I'd trust it. If you need to pick up forward of the front wheels, use a jackstand on each side underneath the subframe bolts. That will be a lot safer.

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VStar650CL wrote:
Tue Nov 22, 2022 8:01 pm
Those lower radiator core supports have a tendency towards hidden rust on the inside. I don't think I'd trust it. If you need to pick up forward of the front wheels, use a jackstand on each side underneath the subframe bolts. That will be a lot safer.
Thank you so very much for sharing your advice with me. I really appreciate the time and thought your invested in answering my questions.


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