Jack Stands - where to put them?

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Warpkor
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It's time for some serious maintenance that includes replacing the brakes and rotors after 93k miles on the super slabs of California and now Phoenix, AZ. I can't seem to figure out where to place the jack stands that don't cause damage to the underside of the coupe. What looks like frame rails sustain damage no mater where I place the stands. Lots of folks on the forum have the magic knowledge for this puzzle.

Thanks kindly.


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Check out the FSM (link in my sig). I believe it has info on where to place the jackstands. But, in front of the rear tire there is usually a place to put a stand. Anywhere on the frame would also be ok.

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Normal jack points are on the unibody just behind the front tires and just infront of the rear tires.

There are notches that indicate where they are, basically its the bottom part of the side skirts.

FSM or User Manual will have it.

Pic I found on google:
http://media.photobucket.com/image/rece ... oints1.jpg

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Warpkor
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Thanks a bunch. The photobucket image helps a lot. I need to get adapters for my jack stands to fit the slots.

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If you find some, let me know....
I normally use the floor jack to lift the front/rear and put my jack stands at those points and lower until they hit and have some of the weight, then I tighten back up on the floor jack.....when I do my brakes. Haven't found any adapters.


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