[Vwdiesel] Alternate Jack Locations

[LBaird119 at aol.com]

In a message dated 8/10/2007 8:08:44 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
DPresny at cleantechpartners.org writes:

> 
> While jacking (using the car's jack in the specified location) the front
> left tire on a 1982 Rabbit, the jack pushed up into the body.  I didn't
> think the body had that much rust out, but obviously it does in this
> spot.  What are the alternate jacking locations with mechanic floor jack
> and also with some more portable jack if a flat tire occurs while on
> travel.
> 
  I almost always use the rear, lower A-arm pivot area.  Plenty 
stout and wide enough to fit a floor jack under.  In the rear I 
use under the axle generally.  For a portable jack, probably 
carry a piece of steel or at least a 2x6 or something to set 
between the jack and the body to get the pressure spread 
out more.  Depends on the portable jack.
     Loren



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