What are safe jack points?
chimchim
01-18-2004, 03:26 AM
What are safe jack points?
I'm not fortunate enough to have access to a lift. So I use a pnumatic jack and stands. However, in order to use these, you need TWO jack point near each other. So... please let me know if there are good jack points that won't screw up my chassis:
front:
- the two side jack point under the side mouldings that the manual tells you to put the emergency jack at when you need to change a tire
- the lower part of the LCA where the shock connects to the LCA
- the upper joint of the LCA where it connects to the subchassis
- the square subchassis bar itself in between the LCA joints
- the two tow loops under the front bumper
back:
- the two side jack point under the side mouldings that the manual tells you to put the emergency jack at when you need to change a tire
- the lower part of the LCA where the shock connects to the LCA
- the upper joint of the LCA where it connects to the subchassis
- the square subchassis bar itself in between the LCA joints
Please confirm?
I'm not fortunate enough to have access to a lift. So I use a pnumatic jack and stands. However, in order to use these, you need TWO jack point near each other. So... please let me know if there are good jack points that won't screw up my chassis:
front:
- the two side jack point under the side mouldings that the manual tells you to put the emergency jack at when you need to change a tire
- the lower part of the LCA where the shock connects to the LCA
- the upper joint of the LCA where it connects to the subchassis
- the square subchassis bar itself in between the LCA joints
- the two tow loops under the front bumper
back:
- the two side jack point under the side mouldings that the manual tells you to put the emergency jack at when you need to change a tire
- the lower part of the LCA where the shock connects to the LCA
- the upper joint of the LCA where it connects to the subchassis
- the square subchassis bar itself in between the LCA joints
Please confirm?
Blowncivic1320
01-18-2004, 12:12 PM
these are the 2 i know of...approx where the green circles are...
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=501/56964Safe_Jack_Points.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=501/56964Safe_Jack_Points.jpg
BullShifter
01-18-2004, 01:41 PM
You really should avoid lifting/jacking the car using the body(unless usint a lift/hoist), that's where you should be placing your jack stands for support.
Front: Center of frame - notched
Rear: Center tow hook
I have to use a small jack on the body in order to raise the car so I can fit my floor jack under the proper lifting points. If you plan on lifting all four corners, do the front first(raise/support). After the car is up shake all 4 corners to make sure it won't fall while your under it. I cut old radiator hose to make end caps for my jack stands, this way the car is less likely to slip & wont damage the paint.
http://www.binghamtonlife.com/manual/2gsm/images/91-1-7.jpg
http://www.binghamtonlife.com/manual/2gsm/images/91-1-8.jpg
Those are from a 91 manual, but all Honda's and most vehicles are the same. Lifting 1 corner at a time can actually cause the car to twist.
Front: Center of frame - notched
Rear: Center tow hook
I have to use a small jack on the body in order to raise the car so I can fit my floor jack under the proper lifting points. If you plan on lifting all four corners, do the front first(raise/support). After the car is up shake all 4 corners to make sure it won't fall while your under it. I cut old radiator hose to make end caps for my jack stands, this way the car is less likely to slip & wont damage the paint.
http://www.binghamtonlife.com/manual/2gsm/images/91-1-7.jpg
http://www.binghamtonlife.com/manual/2gsm/images/91-1-8.jpg
Those are from a 91 manual, but all Honda's and most vehicles are the same. Lifting 1 corner at a time can actually cause the car to twist.
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