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Old 04-07-2006, 07:59 PM
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Default Nooby Question, How should i jack up my car to install an X pipe?

I know this is a noob question, but i would like it to be safe so i dont crush my self haha. Whats the best way? should i jack the entire car up or just the front or rear?

I have 6 ton jack stands too
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Old 04-07-2006, 08:06 PM
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Default RE: Nooby Question, How should i jack up my car to install an X pipe?

its easier to jack up the front, but use jack stands, blocks, bricks or anything. dont just rely on the jack, thats where accidents happen.
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Old 04-07-2006, 08:08 PM
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ok, i'll jack up the front of the car... I didnt know if it was safe to jack up the entire car because i do have 4 jack stands... I'm sitting there thinking, umm, that doesnt seem safe... I'll ask the guys at MF, sweet
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Old 04-07-2006, 08:31 PM
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yep, just jack the front up.....and good luck with those passenger side bolts
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Old 04-07-2006, 08:35 PM
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yep, just jack the front up.....and good luck with those passenger side bolts
Yeah those do suck to remove. Make sure you have a swivel and extension. To make it easier, an impact would be very helpful.
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Old 04-07-2006, 09:20 PM
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i had jacked up the front and put stands on the frame. then jacked up the rear and put stands on the axle. Its going to be a PITA.
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Old 04-07-2006, 09:25 PM
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Ya working on my car, I dont know what was worse jacking up the car or doing the work!
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Old 04-07-2006, 09:26 PM
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lol.... my car is lowered 2" so that makes jacking it that much more fun

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Old 04-07-2006, 09:28 PM
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Like this, lol,, no When I jack mine up I do the front first and put stands under the a-arms, then in the rear I place them under the axle, just be sure your on steady level ground and always be cautious anyway...
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Old 04-07-2006, 09:29 PM
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that's just what my ride looks like right now
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