Using Jack Stand...where to contact point?

xxAGAVExx · 01-03-2013, 09:27 PM

Thanks for the info, I just got a jack and stands for christmas, and had my car up to paint my calipers.

Crazy Baby · 03-09-2013, 10:22 AM

I just put on the evo-r side blades.I used 2x10's to get the front up a couple inches so I could install them.My problem now is that the dealership says they can't get my car on any lift they have(even the GTR lift)so i'm going to make my own ramps from 2x12's.....and change my oil myself....thinking about carbon fiber rockers but i'm thinking they will be too low also....Car has been lowered also by the way.

netmindaZ · 12-31-2013, 03:27 PM

I bought one of these unibody adapters for my floor jack and it works great for jacking up my Z.

Rob

Floor Jack Adapter For Late Model Cars

1st · 12-31-2013, 03:41 PM

I have been looking for something like this so the pinch weld fits in between the adapter so its lifted correctly. But is there one that does not have that stud sticking out so it goes into your jack and is flat to fit any jack?

netmindaZ · 12-31-2013, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1st

I have been looking for something like this so the pinch weld fits in between the adapter so its lifted correctly. But is there one that does not have that stud sticking out so it goes into your jack and is flat to fit any jack?

If you have a floor jack the bowl it came with should lift right out and the adapter fits right in.

Rob

netmindaZ · 12-31-2013, 08:01 PM

Here are some photos:

1. Stock floor jack

2. Floor jack with bowl removed

3. Floor jack with adapter

1st · 01-03-2014, 12:03 AM

Hey thanks for taking the time to give feedback and post some pics. The jack I have does not have that option. It’s a Torin aluminum racing jack. The so called bowl itself does not just come out. From the looks of it the bowl itself is secured in by a stud that is pressed in. The jack looks like so. Torin Aluminum Race Jack with Single Piston Pump — 1 1/2-Ton, Model# T815005L | Rapid Lift Race Jacks| Northern Tool + Equipment

Zauskycop · 12-31-2013, 04:08 PM

Found that a hockey puck with a groove cut into the middle works just fine on other cars I have worked on...no need to spend on that if you don't want to.

1st · 12-31-2013, 04:11 PM

I have read that myself. But I would like the actual tool. If anybody knows where to obtain. Thanks

JARblue · 04-22-2014, 10:47 AM

I use a hockey puck with a slit cut in one side for the pinch rails. I flip the puck over when I use the garage jack points.

If I'm putting the car on four jack stands, I drive one front tire onto a 2x6 laid flat. This allows me enough clearance to reach the front garage jack point (minor rubbing on the plastic chin spoiler for the first few pumps of the jack handle). I put two jack stands on their lowest height at the front before moving to the rear. I use the differential jack point to easily jack up the rear. I put the jack stands at my working height before moving back to the front to raise those stands to level the car. After a couple of years, I can do this in <10 min if I try. Note that I have an essentially stock sports package. YMMV.

For example, I recently did an oil change for a fellow forum member and ran into several issues with my methods. She has a front lip (EVO-R), and the 2x6 was not sufficient height to clear the lip with my jack when reaching for the front cross member. Also, she has aftermarket exhaust (FI TDX) which restricted access to the differential jack point. I might have been able to reach it by stacking two hockey pucks on the jack, but I only had the one. I had to use the pinch rails to jack up each side individually.

Limeybastard · 07-28-2014, 10:18 AM

Stolen from another forum.
I have not seen these lift points used before?

Zoren 370 · 07-28-2014, 11:39 AM

Nice

Limeybastard · 07-30-2014, 10:53 PM

Did it this way yesterday.

DavidZ370 · 12-16-2014, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Limeybastard

Did it this way yesterday.

is your contact point the subframe, and also are the side jacks on the black plastic? I am yet to jack the car, ive been ramping it all this time

Dreadnaught · 12-16-2014, 09:50 PM

Also guys, if you don't have hockey pucks or something of that nature to go on your jack...don't worry. It won't hurt the pinch welds/rails once you start jacking your car up.

01-03-2013, 09:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
xxAGAVExx A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,037 Drives: 09 370Z BLK M6 Rep Power: 53926	Thanks for the info, I just got a jack and stands for christmas, and had my car up to paint my calipers. __________________ l 09/6MT l BP Twin Turbo Kit l E-85 w/Fuel Return l FI 18" Res CF CBE l Powertrix Ultra-Lite Coilovers l Wavetrac LSD \| Lots of SPL and Carbon Fiber \|

12-31-2013, 03:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
netmindaZ Base Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 25 Drives: 2013 370Z sport pkg Rep Power: 13	I bought one of these unibody adapters for my floor jack and it works great for jacking up my Z. Rob Floor Jack Adapter For Late Model Cars 1st likes this.

12-31-2013, 04:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,710 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1617	I have read that myself. But I would like the actual tool. If anybody knows where to obtain. Thanks Last edited by 1st; 12-31-2013 at 04:14 PM.

04-22-2014, 10:47 AM	#10 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 45 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684442	I use a hockey puck with a slit cut in one side for the pinch rails. I flip the puck over when I use the garage jack points. If I'm putting the car on four jack stands, I drive one front tire onto a 2x6 laid flat. This allows me enough clearance to reach the front garage jack point (minor rubbing on the plastic chin spoiler for the first few pumps of the jack handle). I put two jack stands on their lowest height at the front before moving to the rear. I use the differential jack point to easily jack up the rear. I put the jack stands at my working height before moving back to the front to raise those stands to level the car. After a couple of years, I can do this in <10 min if I try. Note that I have an essentially stock sports package. YMMV. For example, I recently did an oil change for a fellow forum member and ran into several issues with my methods. She has a front lip (EVO-R), and the 2x6 was not sufficient height to clear the lip with my jack when reaching for the front cross member. Also, she has aftermarket exhaust (FI TDX) which restricted access to the differential jack point. I might have been able to reach it by stacking two hockey pucks on the jack, but I only had the one. I had to use the pinch rails to jack up each side individually. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

12-16-2014, 09:50 PM	#15 (permalink)
Dreadnaught Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Farmington, Utah Posts: 582 Drives: 14 SR 370z 6MT Rep Power: 10141	Also guys, if you don't have hockey pucks or something of that nature to go on your jack...don't worry. It won't hurt the pinch welds/rails once you start jacking your car up. __________________ Ford Diesel and Heavy Line Technician at your service. Last edited by Dreadnaught; 12-17-2014 at 01:16 AM.

03-09-2013, 10:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
Crazy Baby Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Slainsville Posts: 3 Drives: 2010 PW 370z Rep Power: 14	I just put on the evo-r side blades.I used 2x10's to get the front up a couple inches so I could install them.My problem now is that the dealership says they can't get my car on any lift they have(even the GTR lift)so i'm going to make my own ramps from 2x12's.....and change my oil myself....thinking about carbon fiber rockers but i'm thinking they will be too low also....Car has been lowered also by the way.

12-31-2013, 03:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,710 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1617	I have been looking for something like this so the pinch weld fits in between the adapter so its lifted correctly. But is there one that does not have that stud sticking out so it goes into your jack and is flat to fit any jack?

01-03-2014, 12:03 AM	#7 (permalink)
1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,710 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1617	Hey thanks for taking the time to give feedback and post some pics. The jack I have does not have that option. It’s a Torin aluminum racing jack. The so called bowl itself does not just come out. From the looks of it the bowl itself is secured in by a stud that is pressed in. The jack looks like so. Torin Aluminum Race Jack with Single Piston Pump — 1 1/2-Ton, Model# T815005L \| Rapid Lift Race Jacks\| Northern Tool + Equipment

12-31-2013, 04:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
Zauskycop Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Hinckley IL Posts: 228 Drives: 2012 370Z, '16 Miata Rep Power: 16	Found that a hockey puck with a groove cut into the middle works just fine on other cars I have worked on...no need to spend on that if you don't want to.

07-28-2014, 10:18 AM	#11 (permalink)
Limeybastard A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: FL and London UK. Posts: 1,514 Drives: 2014 370Z Sport. Rep Power: 19	Stolen from another forum. I have not seen these lift points used before?

07-28-2014, 11:39 AM	#12 (permalink)
Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913655	Nice

07-30-2014, 10:53 PM	#13 (permalink)
Limeybastard A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: FL and London UK. Posts: 1,514 Drives: 2014 370Z Sport. Rep Power: 19	Did it this way yesterday.

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