How do you jack up your C3?

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Jul 24, 2014 | 08:12 PM

#21

AirBusPilot

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Originally Posted by resdoggie

51 times now and I checked to see if the door would open. Yep! So, believe me when I say my frame is original and rigid.

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Jul 24, 2014 | 08:51 PM

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resdoggie

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Jul 24, 2014 | 09:05 PM

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Avette4me

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From: Tuttle OK

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Originally Posted by AirBusPilot

The frames on these cars are hardly rigid. Jacking the side of the car up puts a lot of stress on the door striker. Since opening the door is "free", why take the chance?

Don't believe me? Jack the car up with the doors closed and try opening a door..

You might need to look your frame over.

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Originally Posted by resdoggie

In 26 years of ownership and a good solid frame, I've never had any problems. I place my floor jack about midway between the front and rear wheel and jack the whole side up and then place my jack stands accordingly. Do the same on the other side also to get the car up on four jack stands.

I've done that for years as well.