Lifting car

VolvoMonkey · Post by **VolvoMonkey** » 06 Oct 2011, 13:31

This seems like such a basic question, which probably explains why I can't find an answer elsewhere. I've never needed to lift both ends of the car; is it okay to hold it up on 4 jack stands or should I be using ramps?

Thanks

Post by **Choguy03** » 06 Oct 2011, 13:40

Four jack stands are just fine. Just be sure to use proper jacking points and place the stands on the frame. Ramps just take out having to jack up the front of the car.

VolvoMonkey · Post by **VolvoMonkey** » 06 Oct 2011, 14:00

Thanks for the quick reply.

VolvoTurbo850 · Post by **VolvoTurbo850** » 06 Oct 2011, 15:17

As per the other poster, Jacks are good.

Call me cautious but i also land up putting the trolley jack in position to where i am working.. just in case.

VolvoMonkey · Post by **VolvoMonkey** » 07 Oct 2011, 11:02

Yep, better safe then sorry. Cellphone is always close by too.

Post by **cn90** » 07 Oct 2011, 11:16

1. For simple jobs (Engine Oil Change, ATF drain/refill etc.), WOOD RAMPS work great.
Search forum for ino that I posted.

2. If you need to lift the car for brake job etc. Use Jack Stand (No Jack, Jack Stand only)!
This thread below has info on where to place Jack Stand.
Safety first!
The bottom line is to find the SUBFRAME and place Jack Stand there.

http://forums.swedespeed.com/showthread ... ive-answer

newowner · Post by **newowner** » 04 Nov 2011, 11:46

Along the same lines: could I use the scissors jacks, one from the car I'm lifting and another from my 850 to lift each side at the same time. My goal is to get the entire car on jack stands for some exhaust work, and leave it on the jack stands for the winter.

Thanks in advance,

Post by **BEJinFbk** » 04 Nov 2011, 13:35

I've had mine up on all four several times. Solid as a rock.

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I use a floor jack with a modified chunk of 2 x 4 to lift the
car at the factory scissor jack point and do one side at a time.
Just chock everything and move slowly and carefully.

A jack stand tweek that I've picked up on over the years
that make me a little more comfortable about preventing
the car from slipping off of the stands is hockey pucks.

A puck atop each stand provides a better grip that's
less likely to slide and also provides a little dampening.
At the front, there are shop lift locating pin openings in the
plates that join the sub frame to the unibody structure.
The pucks help lock the jackstands in between the bolt heads that
secure the plates there. Also prevents the plate from deforming.
This is the only pic I've got, but I uploaded big to allow zooming:

At the rear of my AWD are circular jack points for shop lifts
just ahead of the rear axle. I use those points for the back.
Hasn't fallen on me yet! ( Knock on Swedish simulated wood...)

And YES - Those worn out Good Years have been replaced!