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where are the best jacking points using a 2 ton jack (not the audi jack)

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Old 09-10-2002, 04:09 PM
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where are the best jacking points using a 2 ton jack (not the audi jack)
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I use a rubber sanding block on the jack then place under the ridge works fine...
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There are 4 locations with plastic round pieces, used for lifts I assume, I use those.. maybe bad??
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Default This works great...

<ul><li><a href="http://www.jcwhitney.com/product.jhtml?CATID=4856&amp;BQ=jcw2">...and only $6 plus shipping!</a></li></ul>
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Thank you remember a post a long time ago about these and lost it.. picking one up!
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$10.00 shipping
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Default Got one. Love it. However, can't use it on the front jack point, too low with my jack.

Have to buy a hockey puck to try instead.
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Default I use a small piece of packing foam between the jack saddle and the car - the really firm kind that

typically is used for shipping computer monitors these days. I'm not sure what the actual material is; I'm guessing expanded polyurethane foam. Regardless; it's very firm and almost crisp, but it still holds up to the weight. Dell uses this type of packing material for sure. Very easy on the car - doesn't mar the paint and prevents jack saddle damage to the undercoating! (Also very cheap and you just replace it after a few uses.)
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Default Thanks. I'll keep it in mind. Going to try and find a hockey puck at Sports Authority this weekend

but if not, I'll search for a piece of the foam like you're describing.
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Default Have you tried removing the "holder" on the jack itself?

I took mine off and the trolley-jack block fits right into the hole, lower and more stable.


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