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alternatives to rear jack points for tireshop's lift?
My 2 rear jack points are rusty. What are alternatives? Are tire shops going to refuse to service vehicle if they can't use it? If they don't, then I have to remove wheels and bring it in, but I can only do 2 at a time and that sucks.
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Can use the pivot point of the rear beams, I've done that before.
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By 'pivot point' you meant where the 2 red circles are.
Thank Aackshun! https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/maxima....c8abaf8149.png Pivot points? Is it where red circles are? |
Originally Posted by saig
(Post 9231055)
By 'pivot point' you meant where the 2 red circles are.
Thank Aackshun! https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/maxima....c8abaf8149.png Pivot points? Is it where red circles are? |
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Originally Posted by aackshun
(Post 9231093)
yes more so the body side of it but I've done it in a pinch before. Maybe use a peice of wood or something soft yet firm to prevent any damage to the body but if I had to do it again I would.
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If your car is that rotten, then time to say bye.
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Originally Posted by JSutter
(Post 9231140)
If your car is that rotten, then time to say bye.
The original question was alternative jack point so it can go on lift at a shop for tire mount. I could use floor jack at center point of the torsion beam to remove and bring wheels in. By the way, I live in a snowy lala-land midwest state, Instead going directly to JY it could be converted/repurposed to a 190 HP 5 foot-wide front-mounted snow plow with heated cabin, FM/AM, bluetooth music, ... daydreaming again, lol. |
I live in a rust free area.
I have always lifted the back of the car by placing a floor jack under the rear suspension . I mean the long beam at the bottom of the suspension. I place jack stands under that close to the wheels. I've done that for 15 years. I think a tire shop could lit the car the same wsy. |
Originally Posted by JvG
(Post 9231200)
I live in a rust free area.
I have always lifted the back of the car by placing a floor jack under the rear suspension . I mean the long beam at the bottom of the suspension. I place jack stands under that close to the wheels. I've done that for 15 years. I think a tire shop could lit the car the same wsy. Thanks JvG! |
Does anyone know if most tire shops are cool with using the frame for lifts?
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btw i think it really depends on the tire shop, but most should be able to work around it without refusing service. I had a similar issue with an old car, and I ended up getting a scissor lift from AstroLift to lift it myself when I needed to do tire work at home. It worked out great because it’s super stable and doesn’t rely on specific jack points. Definitely saved me from the hassle of having to remove wheels myself. Maybe it could help you too!
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Originally Posted by qdonna
(Post 9261574)
Does anyone know if most tire shops are cool with using the frame for lifts?
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