RichNor Posted November 29, 2014 Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 Well.. I do feel quite stupid asking this, but where should i use the trolleyjack and jackstands at the rear?The manual just tells you to use the jackpoints for the widowmaker at the back. However on my car these points are knackered from the PO.I have tried searching and figured i can use rear tow eye for jack, but where do the jackstands sit safely?Could i move the lines and put them here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarosa Posted November 29, 2014 Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 Just put them under the rear beam, that's what I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichNor Posted November 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 Thanks. But wouldnt that stop ut from dropping down after i loosten the damper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarosa Posted November 29, 2014 Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 What job are you doing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichNor Posted November 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 Installing coilovers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarosa Posted November 29, 2014 Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 It shouldn't stop it to much, I haven't installed them but I know you can swap the dampers over easily, the other option is use the widow maker but put a hefty wooden block underneath incase you catch it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichNor Posted November 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 Where on the beam? Close to the bolt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skezza Posted November 29, 2014 Report Share Posted November 29, 2014 It shouldn't stop it to much, I haven't installed them but I know you can swap the dampers over easily, the other option is use the widow maker but put a hefty wooden block underneath incase you catch it.You love the widow maker. Injury expected soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarosa Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 You love the widow maker. Injury expected soon.Look my hefty bit of wood saves all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skezza Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 Look my hefty bit of wood saves all! I use an old steel wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danoid Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 I used the seal, 100% correctly and it's bent to buggary now, bahh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 If you use the beam, you won't be able to drop the beam to get the spring out. Get it up on the trolley jack and look for a solid part of the floor pan. I'm sure there's a part just forward of the arch. Chock the front wheels too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skezza Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 If you use the beam, you won't be able to drop the beam to get the spring out.Get it up on the trolley jack and look for a solid part of the floor pan. I'm sure there's a part just forward of the arch.Chock the front wheels too!Spring compressor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 Not worth the hassle IMO. If you can just jack it up on the shell and undo the bottom strut bracket the springs just about fall out. R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 Make sure you use a rubber block or at least a piece of wood to protect the floor from the evil claws of the axle stands!...also stops it slipping...This photo gives you an idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skezza Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 Make sure you use a rubber block or at least a piece of wood to protect the floor from the evil claws of the axle stands!...also stops it slipping...Got a few claw marks myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 Talking on the car, not your back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skezza Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 Talking on the car, not your back. I'm talking on my drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichNor Posted December 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 Thanks for the picture and all, but i endes up using the reinforced jacking point for the stands :-PNo damage and stable enough. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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