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Old Apr 18, 2009 | 12:25 PM
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So I need to lift just the rear to get the back wheels off. I have seen the talk of 2by 4 pieces and jacking pucks but not sure where I would be putting them. Exactly where is the jacking point? Why cant I put a flat piece of wood under the aluninum frame that holds all the rear suspension stuff. Is this a no no? If it is please help me locate the jacking points. thanx
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Yea just jack it up on the rear cross member cradle. Directly under the rear end mount.
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Yea just jack it up on the rear cross member cradle. Directly under the rear end mount.

It's that simple!
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I tried under the middle and swear I could see the crossmember bow. So, I just jack to one side. It doesn't much matter, the car stays within an inch or two of level even jacking on one side.

Peter
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