Where to put axle stands
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Simon
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On the front, under the chassis rail, I normally use something on the stand, a rear spring pad is a good idea, on the rear, I put it under the rear axle bush mount, though from what I gather it's not the best place to use!

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Chris-W
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If your sills aer good at the rear, then a stand with, as Simon says, a piece of hard rubber on top, placed under the sill at the jacking point is fine.
I've been forming a theory that using the axle bush mount as a jacking / stand point contributes to the likelihood of the bush cores breaking when you try to get them out!
I've been forming a theory that using the axle bush mount as a jacking / stand point contributes to the likelihood of the bush cores breaking when you try to get them out!
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cliffybabe
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under the car
Sorry it had to be done
Sorry it had to be done
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I keep mine on a shelf, if they are under the car they are too hard to get to when you need them.cliffybabe wrote:under the car
Sorry it had to be done
They also restrict the cars performance (That horrible sound they make)
