VW Polo axle stand location query

[funkyrobot]

Pic below is from a 2003 petrol Polo. It's taken from the side with the rear of the car to the left.

Am I ok to place axle stands on the big bit of metal highlighted by the red arrows, or the areas it is connected to? I'm guessing this is the sub frame? It seems quite solid.

Thanks.

[steveo3002]

thats the rear beam ..yes axle stand each end of that is ok

[HughG]

Ok as long as your'e not trying to work on the rear suspension!

[funkyrobot]

steveo3002 said:

thats the rear beam ..yes axle stand each end of that is ok

Thanks.

[funkyrobot]

HughG said:

Ok as long as your'e not trying to work on the rear suspension!

Thanks.

Where do you put the axle stands if you are working on the suspension?

I'm just looking at this for brake work.

[lufbramatt]

You should be able to get the stands on the front of the big brackets that hold the rear axle beam to the car (top right of your photo) just in front of the bushes. Might have to unclip the handbrake cables.