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Can I lift from Crossmembers?

Posted: 5/17/06 2:27pmMessage 1 of 4
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Hmmm.  I'll simply ask.......Can I lift the car without damage from the center of either the front or rear frame crossmember?

Thanks, Craig

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Can I lift from Crossmembers?

Posted: 5/17/06 5:51pmMessage 2 of 4
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Sure you can. Be careful on the front one, tho. It is very thin on the bottom, and can "cave in" if you jack too quickly. It's best to use a 2X4 block under it, but...unless the car is already up a wee bit, you can't get a block-o-wood under there, and a jack!!
Jack away, just take it slow. Be sure to use jack stands once you get it up(the car).

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Can I lift from Crossmembers?

Posted: 5/17/06 6:06pmMessage 3 of 4
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Thanks Joel. I have about 1/4" between the jack pad and the crossmember, so I'll slip a 1/4" plate in there and still go slow. I was concerned about undue stresses by using only one point, which is most convenient.

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Can I lift from Crossmembers?

Posted: 5/17/06 6:37pmMessage 4 of 4
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You shouldn't have any probs, Craig. I jack up like that all the time.

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