floor jacking or lifting a Volvo S60

Wildman · Post by **Wildman** » 24 Feb 2009, 12:05

Didn't see any posts on the subject but I would like a tip on jacking up an S60. I have a service jack - like a floor jack but narrower. When I jack up a unibody car, it crushes the seam at the jacking point. Does anybody have any tips so I don't do this on my S60?

slc10844 · Post by **slc10844** » 24 Feb 2009, 13:49

On our XC70, in the front I use the sub frame at the point where it bolts to the body under the cowl and in the rear I use a beefy area of the body in front of where the rear suspension attaches. You have to kneel down and look under the body to see both locations. I always use a floor jack or a lift. Not sure what a service jack looks like?

Wildman · Post by **Wildman** » 24 Feb 2009, 14:48

So in other words you use a point not specified in the manual? I have always been afraid but maybe that is the way to go.

A service jack is just another name for a small floor jack.

slc10844 · Post by **slc10844** » 24 Feb 2009, 18:11

If you are using the factory supplied jack use the lifing points indicated in the owner's manual. The purpose of the jack is for changing a tire. Your only lifting one corner of the car up at a time and the lifting point is designed to accommodate the jack for that purpose. If you are using a lift or floor jack you want a location that will support a lot of weight.