Turbobink

iTrader: (2)

I'm trying to track down a front end noise and I need to get the front end off the ground.

However, I also need to keep the front suspension fully loaded as if the car was still sitting on the ground with wheels/tires in place but with the wheels/tires removed.

Do any of your guys have info on a spot beneath the front suspension members that can be used to raise the car while keeping the suspension loaded yet not causing any damage?

I thought about placing an appropriate length of 2x4 under the lower control arm right under the ball joint and raising from there ... but, I don't know.

Any takers?

njmaxseltd

iTrader: (19)

I've jacked right from the control arm. Be very careful, it's not a very secure way to lift.

dwapenyi

iTrader: (3)

The center crossmember is a jacking point.....so long as you have the beefy OEM piece. Some members doing radiator support fixes have used aftermarket crossmembers which are light and fragile.

Turbobink

iTrader: (2)

My plan would be to lift both sides simultaneously and at the same rate.

Turbobink

iTrader: (2)

Understood ... but I need to keep the suspension under load.

dwapenyi

iTrader: (3)

Ohhhhh, I see. Then LCAs like u said, or perhaps ramps?