I first jack up one side of the car about 4 inches using the jack stand point. Then I slide the second jack under the front and use the square thingy on the subframe to jack it up the rest of the way.
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I first jack up one side of the car about 4 inches using the jack stand point. Then I slide the second jack under the front and use the square thingy on the subframe to jack it up the rest of the way.
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So you use two jacks?Originally Posted by stephenkirsh
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Most use 2
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Yup. Front is too low for most jacks. Alternative is to use ramps OR drive up onto 2x4s. Never done that one myself, though.
His: 05 330 ZHP Imola Red - 07 Z4 M Coupe Imola Red
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2004 325 M56 Steel Blue Metallic - Sold
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I normally can't get under my front but I can with my rears so I do those and get the fronts on stands that way
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I never thought about it... Where's a jack point on the rear?
His: 05 330 ZHP Imola Red - 07 Z4 M Coupe Imola Red
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Stephen's DD & AutoX/HPDE Build Thread
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Bilstein PSS10 - Turner Sway Bars 27/21 - ECST RTAB Limiters - R.E. RSM
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On a lowered car, the rear jack point will actually raise both the rear and the front.
Buying a low profile jack is a requirement with these cars. Depending on where in my driveway I am, I occasionally have to drive up on to 2x4's just to get the low profile jack under the car...
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If I'm raising the whole car, I do front then rear. I drive the front onto a pair of stacked and staggered 2x6 blocks (one per wheel; wheels stop on top of total thickness of 4", but they're staggered so you can drive up on them). Then I can get a floor jack onto the front subframe jacking point.
Just remember to put the 2x6 blocks back in place before lowering the car, or you'll trap your jack. And then make sure the tires have air in them, or you'll trap your jack even on the blocks. Yes, I did both of these yesterday with my MINI…
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I hate this process... Anyone wanna donate a lift to me?
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Does that bend the subframe at all?
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