So as I was beginning my project of removing the rear subframe on my 318is I was stopped very quickly with the problem of no points to put jack stands. As I'm removing the subframe I can't put them in my usual location, and my other jack stand locations on the rear end of the body are rusted out and cannot support any weight. I didn't see any other areas where I could use, so I'm stumped. Any help will be greatly appreciated
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How bad are the rockers? One idea I've seen done with other cars is to cut a channel in a piece of lumber for the pinch weld, put that underneath to spread the weight, then jack it up.Estoguy
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Originally posted by estoguy View Post
How bad are the rockers? One idea I've seen done with other cars is to cut a channel in a piece of lumber for the pinch weld, put that underneath to spread the weight, then jack it up.
Originally posted by D.Martijn View PostI'm pretty sure you can also put the jack a bit more towards the back of the chassis rail where the upper spring perch is.
If you want to be 100% save, support the car also on your factory jacking point so spread the load even more.sigpic
91' 318is Brilliantrot
Yes, it still has an m42
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Originally posted by muppetman342 View PostRevival! Did you ever end up doing this? I'm facing a similar situation over here and contemplating the best way to not die.sigpic
91' 318is Brilliantrot
Yes, it still has an m42
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Originally posted by roguetoaster View PostGet pinch weld adapters for your jack stands, makes work much easier.Originally posted by Austrianvespaguy View PostAlso put the rear wheels underneath the car/rockers in front of the jack stands. In the extremely unlikely event that the jackstand/rocker connection fails, big strong wheels are a much better thing for the weight of the car to settle onto than YOU!
Anything wrong with putting the stand farther back from that protrusion and under where the plate for the subframe bracket mounts? I figure as long as I can still wiggle that bracket out, I'm ok.
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I'm sure these pinch welds were strong before the rust. Got the subframe down today, ended up putting the jack stands on the frame rails behind the subframe. Had to get some taller jack stands but hey.
May weld in some new sheet metal at the old jack point if I get so motivated so that I can actually change a tire with the spare jack if I need to.
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