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Old Jan 30th, 2003, 01:32 AM   #1
sadales
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jack stands

Help! I am planning to do some rear suspension work on the car this weekend and I need to be able to get the car up on jackstands at both ends so that I have some room to work. Since I will need to use the lifting blocks(the only recommended jacking points in the owner's manual)for the jack, I can't very well put jackstands there.

So, where else can I put my jackstands without damaging anything? The front crossmember seems sturdy, but there doesn't seem to be a lot of obvious options in the rear. I'll need to be able to remove the struts / shocks / springs / swaybars at both ends while the car is in the air.

There are times when I really wish I had a lift available, but my only options are ramps and jackstands.

Any tips from people that have tried this before will be greatly appreciated!

Scott
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