Jacking Point

[BatleyBoy]

Anyone give me some instructions on jacking / jacking point for my Chim?
Need to get my head under to have a look at the drop links.

[Zippee]

I use the corner plates at the end of the outriggers.

[BatleyBoy]

Ta Zippee

[Seasider]

Main chassis rails or front cross member

[FlipFlopGriff]

Zippee said:

I use the corner plates at the end of the outriggers.

I wouldn't. Weak area.
FFG

[Zippee]

FlipFlopGriff said:

Zippee said:

I use the corner plates at the end of the outriggers.

I wouldn't. Weak area.
FFG

Really? I've been told by several people this is one of the srongest places as theres several chassis members all joining at the same point.
Similarly I was told never to jack up in the centre of the front cross-member as it was too weak a point/had no support in the centre.

Edited by Zippee on Tuesday 14th August 16:35

[FlipFlopGriff]

Which bit is always the rustiest? I wouldn't personally but up to you. I'm no expert but the central backbone and pieces at 90 degrees (square box) are the area I use.
FFG

[SMB]

FlipFlopGriff said:

Which bit is always the rustiest? I wouldn't personally but up to you. I'm no expert but the central backbone and pieces at 90 degrees (square box) are the area I use.
FFG

depends on the condition of the car, if it's rusty , use the main box on the backbone, and fix the outrigger. garages use 2 post lifts on the outrigger corners fyi, and if you ever get a flat you'll need to change it using those points, so it was designed to be lifted that way.