RobY Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 Where are they Im about to install my Kartboy shifter bushings but I only now realize that my buddy can't make good on the ramps. So jack and jackstands it is. For those of you that had your car up in the air lets hear where you put your jack/ jackstands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtguy Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 At the rear, use the differential. As for the front, I just used the factory jack/jacking points, though the Legacy does have a front jacking point. It's sufficiently far back and the car sufficiently low, that I don't know how you'd get to it except with a low-profile jack. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodgeee Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 I found a good spot was where the lower front control arm comes back to meet the frame. If you look at that part of the frame, it is real solid with 3 layers of metal, I then put the stand on the rear pivot point of the lower control arm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtguy Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 At the rear, use the differential. As for the front, I just used the factory jack/jacking points, though the Legacy does have a front jacking point. It's sufficiently far back and the car sufficiently low, that I don't know how you'd get to it except with a low-profile jack. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 Rear is the diff. Front are the jacking points. There's a front jacking spot in the center, but it's far back as Kevin mentioned. Even with the Outback XT, I don't think my jack would make it under that far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euclid Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 I jack the rear of the car up first, then you can get to the front center jack point from the side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unilat Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 I found a good spot was where the lower front control arm comes back to meet the frame. If you look at that part of the frame, it is real solid with 3 layers of metal, I then put the stand on the rear pivot point of the lower control arm. Ditto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTCanada Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 I can get to the front centre jack point with a pretty typical 3-ton floor jack. But, it is a tight fit with maybe 1/2 inch in height to spare. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 I can get to the front centre jack point with a pretty typical 3-ton floor jack. But, it is a tight fit with maybe 1/2 inch in height to spare. Tom :postwhor: Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTCanada Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 But, it is a tight fit with maybe 1/2 inch in height to spare. Of course, if I install STi or similar springs I might have a problem. A 20mm drop is about 3/4 inch. Doh! Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Monkey Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 :postwhor: pwnd by smiley! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGT Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 Of course, if I install STi or similar springs I might have a problem. A 20mm drop is about 3/4 inch. Doh! Tom Costco sells an ultra-low jack made by Arcam (blue in color), in-store only. It is around $70-80 and is nicely made. They also sell an all aluminum version for 2-3 times as much.....nice and light, if you care. I had a '91 CRX (already a low car) with H&R springs on it. I never had any issues getting the jack underneath, so it should work fine with the Legacy lift points. I will check it out and report back once my car is delivered later this month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Monkey Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 As far as jacks go, I'm saving for a AC Hydraulic jack, most likely the DK20 ($224) but I really want teh DK13HLQ ($357). :drool: http://www.asedeals.com/hydraulicjacks2.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTCanada Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 I had not heard of AC before now but their stuff looks top notch. Thanks for the link. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxerGT2.5 Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 Just get ghetto and prop one wheel up on the curb.... OBAMA......One Big Ass Mistake America! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Monkey Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 I had not heard of AC before now but their stuff looks top notch. Thanks for the link. Tom Yeah, they're great jacks used by rally teams around the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccorry Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 I used the rear differential for the back and for the front, I was able to get a jack in from each side and jacked on the stamped frame rails (about 18" under the car). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abakja1 Posted August 20, 2005 Share Posted August 20, 2005 Costco sells an ultra-low jack made by Arcam (blue in color), in-store only. It is around $70-80 and is nicely made. They also sell an all aluminum version for 2-3 times as much.....nice and light, if you care. Anyone have/tried this jack yet?? I did my routine oil change at 3k miles and found it just annoying having to use 2 jacks (1 on the side jack point, and 3 ton in the middle) to get car in the air, then support the car at front jacking points with jackstands,... I will buy the smaller jack if itll work, but im thinking the small run-up ramps for lowered cars (if I can find it locally) to get car a few inches higher off the ground to get my 2 ton under the front of the car,.. Just a little more humbug,.. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTCanada Posted August 20, 2005 Share Posted August 20, 2005 Holy thread rebirth! j/k With the STi springs, my 3-ton doesn't quite fit under the front. As a free fix, I took some scrap 2 x 10 (about 18 inches long) and bevelled one end so it is easy to drive up on. Then I can get the jack underneath. Works like a charm. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outahere Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 I drive the front wheels up onto a pair of 2x6 boards, slide a hydraulic jack under the main front crossmember, jack up the vehicle, place a pair of stands under the suspension brackets, then jack up the rear with the jack under the differential, and place the rear stands at the body seams (where the factory jack fits). I use a piece of 2x4 as a cushion between the jack stands and the vehicle metal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themute Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 I drive the front wheels up onto a pair of 2x6 boards, slide a hydraulic jack under the main front crossmember, jack up the vehicle, place a pair of stands under the suspension brackets, then jack up the rear with the jack under the differential, and place the rear stands at the body seams (where the factory jack fits). I use a piece of 2x4 as a cushion between the jack stands and the vehicle metal. +50EXP. i do the same thing. i'm on eibachs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTLegs Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 buy a lift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoFanatic Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 I recently purchased a Craftsman floor jack and jack stands and I want to make sure I have this right after reading this thread. Keep in mind, I've never used floor jacks or jack stands (other than the one from the factory to change the tire) 1) You can use the rear differential itself to lift the rear of the car. (I haven't looked too closely, but wouldn't that be unstable?). It also seems you can use the four regular jack points (for factory floor jack) for both the Craftmans floor jack and the jack stands. I'm still unsure about where that front center jack point. Does anyone have pics?? Anyway, appreciate any help and sorry if the answer is obvious. Thanks! -Moto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NutBucket Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 The front jack point is pretty far back. Even with my low-profile jack I can't get to it. I Think it fits but I can't move the handle! I use ramps for the front and go from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oister Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 For front I use the tow hook to jack the car up, then put jack stand on jack point. I am guessing that if the hook is strong enough to pull the car, it should be strong eoungh to pick it up....or may be not...try at your own risk. I am too lazy to drive on blocks and then jack at the front subframe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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