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Position for Axle Stands


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I’m looking at having my alloy’s refurbished due to them oxidising (which I'm a bit dissapointed about happening already, maybe a new topic for that?). I don’t really want to leave the car just on a jack.

I've no idea of the best position to place an axle stand, front and rear.

So help is needed please?

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17 hours ago, NemesisUK said:

I would position them under the lower suspension arms, from and rear.

Is there a best position on the lower suspension arm, like nearer to the chassis or close up to the hub end?

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I wouldn’t recommend placing axle stands at the jacking points. Not unless the top of the axle stand is flat and fits nicely into the reinforced jacking point. Most axle stands have a v shaped receptacle at the top which could damage the jacking point.

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45 minutes ago, paulrnx said:

I wouldn’t recommend placing axle stands at the jacking points. Not unless the top of the axle stand is flat and fits nicely into the reinforced jacking point. Most axle stands have a v shaped receptacle at the top which could damage the jacking point.

Yes, you need to use the rubber attachments otherwise you are going to put pressure on unreinforced floor/sill or roll over the seam. 

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