Jacking horror

[livi]

I KNOW! 10 billion threads on the subject. Read them all, still scared.

I am just changing wheels.
Did the the adapter for the square jacking points come with the car ? Where would I find it if itīs still there ? In the boot ?

If I donīt find the adapter where are the safest points to lift say one side of the car at a time. Since I am just doing a fast wheel change I presume I wonīt need stands. Never did on other cars at least.

I just bought a very nice set of Fuchs rim with good tires and I am REALLY anxious to put them on !

[GeorgeM]

There should be a jack point at each corner. Round pads front and square pads rear. I just use a block of wood between the jack and pads on the front, as the back pads are too low.

Get yourself a jack pad for the jack hole so you can raise the whole side at once if you want. I have one, but only use it at the track if I'm in a hurry. All the weight on one jack hole seems a bit much to me.

[ras911]

Your OEM jack fits in the square lift point. The OEM is not very steady and I would put jacks in place just in case. Better yet go to Sears get a inexpensive ( not Cheap) hydraulic jack and a round jacking pad from our host . From your past posts it looks like you are hooked and you may as well have the proper equipment!

[porschenut]

Just use the OEM jack. I use it all the time when I'm just changing a wheel (that is, in fact, exactly what it is intended for) and you don't need any stands. As long as you chock one of the opposite side wheels the car won't budge when on the OEM jack.

[masraum]

I've used the OEM many times with the opposite wheels chocked.

The Jack pad is an aftermarket thing. You have to buy it. I'm pretty sure that you can buy it from Pelican.

I don't think the '85's had the jack pads added yet. I think they added those a year or two later, but I could be wrong.

[Wavey]

If you use a jack pad in the slot on the side, with a floor jack, also get a hockey puck to put between the two - it provides excellent grip between the jack and the pad, and gives you a little more height too. No joke.

[livi]

Thanks !

I used the OEM jack and it worked like a charm. Went for a drive with the "new" Fuchs wheels. The car drives sooo much better. The handling is more precise and lighter and the whole car feels more agile and nimble. Fantastic !

[Chuck Moreland]

Originally posted by GeorgeM
There should be a jack point at each corner. Round pads front and square pads rear.

These pads are only the 87-89 cars. Best to use the jack receiver on the side.

[turn6]

Chuck,

Your '86 cab didn't have them? mine does, though my '85 FTL coupe does not.