Raistlin

I would be changing rims one at a time so only need to jack up at the points under the doors on the side.

Do we still have that "lip" under there that requires a block with an indentation so you don't crush it?

KMHPaladin

there is still a pinch weld under there, yes.

Car Crazy

I've jacked up my old B6 at least 50 times and never used a block and never crushed the pinch weld. I've only jacked up the new B7 two times so far but again I don't bother using a block.

Raistlin

well I actually have the block so no harm using it with the craftsman floor jack

Raistlin

Thanks!

RKA

And the few times the pinch welds has folded have basically been a non-issue when working in the garage because you find another solid liftpoint under the car (subframe).

Part of the issue is how high you raise the car, as the higher you go, the greater the angle pressure is being applied to that lift point. It's only designed to accept pressure from directly below, not at an angle.

The problem is...you're screwed if you need to change a tire on the side of the highway. Even if you fold that piece of metal back, you have to wonder what'll happen when you put Audi's deathtrap (emergency jack) under it.

billybobster

Little diamonds on the sills point to jack points. I use a cutup hockey puck on floor jack.

Pelican Pete

I had a frame rail adapter for my B5. But it won't fit my B7.

RKA

lol! I do the same...two halves of a hockey puck! :-)

Pelican Pete

How do you arrange them?