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Old Jul 25, 2016 | 03:14 PM
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What are the best jacking points (floor jack) for a c3 and the best places to put jack stands? Thanks!
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Old Jul 25, 2016 | 03:52 PM
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Hi r024,
Here's the info from the 71 Owners Manual.
This requires moving from side to side as you set the jack stands.
People who don't want to go through that bother jack from the front center of the large crossmember (that's why so many are dented) and from the rear under the spring mount bracket.
Where you put the jack stands depends somewhat on just where you'll be working.
BE CAREFUL under there!
Regards,
Alan

I like this position… to the rear of the sway bar mounts and at the try-angular gusset just before the frame kick-up.
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Originally Posted by Alan 71
Hi r024,
Here's the info from the 71 Owners Manual.
This requires moving from side to side as you set the jack stands.
People who don't want to go through that bother jack from the front center of the large crossmember (that's why so many are dented) and from the rear under the spring mount bracket.
Where you put the jack stands depends somewhat on just where you'll be working.
BE CAREFUL under there!
Regards,
Alan

I like this position… to the rear of the sway bar mounts and at the try-angular gusset just before the frame kick-up.
Thanks Alan.
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