Jacking points for rear subframe removal

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  • cunninglinguist
    Wrencher
    • Mar 2004
    • 274

    #1

    Jacking points for rear subframe removal

    What do you guys usually use for rear jack stand placement when dropping the rear subframe?
    I was looking at using the rear frame rails, but they're much too high for my jack stands.
    Any ideas?

    Thanks
  • asubimmer
    R3V OG
    • Jul 2004
    • 6482

    #2
    uhhh frame
    ///Alpinweiß II 24v 91' 318is, Alpinweiß III 99' 323i, 04' Yamaha R6 SE for sale, 00' VW GTi, 83' El Camino BURNED, 01' P71sold, 92' Miatasold

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    • cunninglinguist
      Wrencher
      • Mar 2004
      • 274

      #3
      Do you mean the frame rail near where the rear bumper picks up?

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      • asubimmer
        R3V OG
        • Jul 2004
        • 6482

        #4
        noo the frame right infront of the rear wheel. Like the place they do it when you put it on the lift, behind the front tire and infront of the rear
        ///Alpinweiß II 24v 91' 318is, Alpinweiß III 99' 323i, 04' Yamaha R6 SE for sale, 00' VW GTi, 83' El Camino BURNED, 01' P71sold, 92' Miatasold

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        • cunninglinguist
          Wrencher
          • Mar 2004
          • 274

          #5
          OK thanks. I'll take a look tomorrow.

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          • e30sd
            Fistee
            • Jan 2004
            • 5517

            #6


            this picture brought to you by driving in the rain.
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            • cunninglinguist
              Wrencher
              • Mar 2004
              • 274

              #7
              Thanks for the pic. I've never tried using stands on the rear factory jacking point. It seemed too narrow, but I'll take another look.

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              • 2002maniac
                R3V Elite
                • Feb 2005
                • 4260

                #8
                In the rear I always jack by the diff. Nice and sturdy, plus it i snice to get both sides in the air at once.

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                • PeaveyBassist
                  No R3VLimiter
                  • Sep 2004
                  • 3511

                  #9
                  Originally posted by cunninglinguist
                  Thanks for the pic. I've never tried using stands on the rear factory jacking point. It seemed too narrow, but I'll take another look.
                  When you jack up on that lip, that lip will bend over and be flat. They are all like that and it wont hurt it. No one will even notice it. Its safe to put a jack and jackstands on the sides on that lip.

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