bent my jacking point underneat

thispecialk · 08-19-2009, 07:38 AM

well i bought these jack at checkers and tried them out. well turns out that was a bad idea. lesson learned use original jack for vehicle

heres the damage grrrr i tried bending it back with vice grip but damn thing is solid i guess i need 3 tons of pressure to push it back to original. maybe someone can help is that bent piece attach to the main frame or are they replaceable

thispecialk · 08-19-2009, 07:40 AM

i feel like i got butterflies in my stomach my car is not perfect anymore

ResIpsa · 08-19-2009, 09:37 AM

If you are going to be lifting your Z with a normal garage jack this is going to happen. Hell it happens with the supplied scissor jack.

Get over it.

Modshack · 08-19-2009, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ResIpsa

If you are going to be lifting your Z with a normal garage jack .

.....Use a grooved jack pad..

shabarivas · 08-19-2009, 10:19 AM

Get a grooved low profile jack and some stands - you will not need much else - listen to the shack man

Zeto · 08-19-2009, 10:21 AM

Don't feel bad it happened to me also.

wanta370 · 08-19-2009, 10:39 AM

Should have gotten an aluminum floor jack.... $80 at harborfreight.

SManZ · 08-19-2009, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modshack

.....Use a grooved jack pad..

Where can I get one? I've looked through autoparts stores whenever I'm in there and all I see are jacks with the flat, round pad.

Modshack · 08-19-2009, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SManZ

Where can I get one? I've looked through autoparts stores whenever I'm in there and all I see are jacks with the flat, round pad.

Here's one source: Jack Pads

Do a Google search on "Jack Pads" and you'll find a ton more..

thispecialk · 08-19-2009, 12:58 PM

so far i still feel sick to my stomach grrrrrrrr i wanted my z to be perfect for along time but i keep having bad luck. any tips on how i can bent it to normal

whoady4shoady · 08-19-2009, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thispecialk

well i bought these jack at checkers and tried them out. well turns out that was a bad idea. lesson learned use original jack for vehicle

So those muscles are just for show I guess................

shabarivas · 08-19-2009, 01:08 PM

if its REALLY bothering you that much - you could mallet and hammer it back after using a torch on it - im kidding - dont do it lol. take it to a shop and have them bend it back ... if they can

shabarivas · 08-19-2009, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whoady4shoady

So those muscles are just for show I guess................

LMAO i was about to - but you went there first hahaa

Modshack · 08-19-2009, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whoady4shoady

So those muscles are just for show I guess................

fuct · 08-19-2009, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whoady4shoady

So those muscles are just for show I guess................

08-19-2009, 09:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
ResIpsa Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 564 Drives: 09 RACING HEN Rep Power: 338	If you are going to be lifting your Z with a normal garage jack this is going to happen. Hell it happens with the supplied scissor jack. Get over it. __________________ The Reed Law Firm; Michael Fasano VA Attorney and Counselor at Law: A Virginia Traffic, Criminal, and Family Lawyer.https://reedlawva.com/

08-19-2009, 10:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
Zeto Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North NJ Age: 40 Posts: 766 Drives: 09 Pearl White 370Z Rep Power: 267	Don't feel bad it happened to me also. Last edited by Zeto; 08-19-2009 at 10:23 AM.

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08-19-2009, 07:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
thispecialk Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 483 Drives: 2009 370z, manual, Rep Power: 15	i feel like i got butterflies in my stomach my car is not perfect anymore

08-19-2009, 10:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 914	Get a grooved low profile jack and some stands - you will not need much else - listen to the shack man

08-19-2009, 10:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
wanta370 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: usa Posts: 30 Drives: 325i Rep Power: 15	Should have gotten an aluminum floor jack.... $80 at harborfreight.

08-19-2009, 12:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
thispecialk Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 483 Drives: 2009 370z, manual, Rep Power: 15	so far i still feel sick to my stomach grrrrrrrr i wanted my z to be perfect for along time but i keep having bad luck. any tips on how i can bent it to normal

08-19-2009, 01:08 PM	#12 (permalink)
shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 914	if its REALLY bothering you that much - you could mallet and hammer it back after using a torch on it - im kidding - dont do it lol. take it to a shop and have them bend it back ... if they can