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Old July 26th 04, 02:30 PM
Catman
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Carl Farrington wrote:

> Catman wrote:
>> Carl Farrington wrote:
>>
>>> Gareth Tuckwell wrote:
>>>> Also - there are no jacking point markings front or rear under the
>>>> car (normally there are little triangles or arrows) - any pointers
>>>> there
>>>> as the pictures in the handbook don't match the car or the jack?!?
>>>>
>>>
>>> I've always found jacking points to not look very strong, so I
>>> always jack the A-arm up. It also has the benefit that you aren't
>>> jacking up the car on the suspension while the wheel stays on the
>>> floor. I'm no spanner-man so perhaps this isn't a good idea but it's
>>> worked well for me.

>>
>> That *may* not be a good idea. There was a big thing about (IIRC)
>> Vauxhalls on which the A-arm would bend when this was done. Best to
>> use the jacking points IMHO. After all, they are designed or the
>> purpose.

>
> mmm interesting! As it happens, I jack from very close to the pivot point,
> if not near enough on it.


You'll porbably be OK. I have no trouble finding a jacking point. They
are the bits that rust first.......
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