Any problems with jacking a C3 under the front crossmember?
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St. Jude Donor '09
Re: Any problems with jacking a C3 under the front crossmember? (Flareside)
Ok, so if you don't jack under the crossmember (I do), where do you jack from up front? I've tried it right behind the front wheel, but the entire car looks like it's going to fracture :eek: :eek:
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Re: Any problems with jacking a C3 under the front crossmember? (MIKER)
The "screw in tow hook" is a fantastic idea!
Norval, will you email a picture of this to me?
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I don't want to borrow the digital camera over the weekend so Monday night I will take pictures of the hook and plate and post Tuesday.
Norval, will you email a picture of this to me?
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I don't want to borrow the digital camera over the weekend so Monday night I will take pictures of the hook and plate and post Tuesday.
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From: Roxbury NJ
Re: Any problems with jacking a C3 under the front crossmember? (MNJack)
Golden80, (and Joe), If I want to put the car up on 4 stands I usually take advantage of what Golden80 was talking about. I place the jack just a little behind the front edge of the door, on the side. This is within the approved jacking area, but a little towards the back. Sure enough, both the front and the rear wheel come up off the ground as I jack up the side. I place 2 stands under the car, front and back, and go do the other side. If I do them one at a time I really feel like I am twisting the car like a pretzel. MJ
