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[Artful Dodger]

i made a block that is the same angle as the sill where my roll cage fits and jack it up on them, i have drilled holes into it so it doesnt slip and can locate on to the rollcage bolts.

its brilliant and will never buckle or bend the floor:) if you have a roll cage i would definatly advise this:)

Edited by MiniclubmanGT, 29 March 2011 - 05:30 PM.

[daveeeeee]

Hi, I use two jacks, one on each side of the subframe. Then use two long planks of wood running down the length of the car to spread the load on stands.

[almarsh132]

Thanks for all the advice! might weld some 4mm steel plate on subframes as reinforced jacking points

[Deathrow]

Thanks for all the advice! might weld some 4mm steel plate on subframes as reinforced jacking points

I think you'll find that the subframe is plenty thick enough without the added plating.

[analogue_radio]

Stick a small plank of wood between the jack and the subframe to prevent damage to the paint & help spread the load and you'll be fine..

[almarsh132]

Yeah i always put chocks of wood on the axle stands, better safe than sorry!