Engine Support Bar as Jacking Point?, Is it safe to jack the car using the engine support bar |
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Engine Support Bar as Jacking Point?, Is it safe to jack the car using the engine support bar |
toadman |
Mar 3 2012, 08:07 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 168 Joined: 26-December 05 From: Cincinnati, OH Member No.: 5,316 |
I would like to find a fairly quick way to jack up the back of my 1976 914 higher than most common floor jacks allow. I am considering using a long frame, high lift jack to lift on the center of the engine support bar.
First I would back on to a pair of car ramps. I think this would get me the clearance I need to put the jack under the support bar (from the rear of the car) and to get a little room to pump the handle. I'd jack the back of the car up and properly support it. Has anyone tried this or have an educated guess whether or not the engine support bar can handle the load? Any other opinion on this idea? |
bigkensteele |
Mar 3 2012, 01:44 PM
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Major Member Group: Members Posts: 2,197 Joined: 30-August 04 From: Cincinnati, OH Member No.: 2,660 Region Association: South East States |
Forgot to say - I normally jack using the donuts and put my jackstands under the round part of the trailing arms. If I need to take it higher, I jack incrementally on each side with 2x4s or something under my jack to get it higher. A low profile, high lift jack is on my short shopping list, unless I convince myself that I really need a lift.
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