Rear jack stand points

tjlazer · 08-23-2010, 06:58 PM

Not sure if this is common info (did not find any info on my searches) or in the right area, but I am having a hard time trying to figure out where I can place jack stands on the rear of the car. I am able to jack the car up just fine on the diff, but where is a good spot to place the stands without doing any damage?

azn370z · 08-23-2010, 07:11 PM

I would use the pinch rails, tabs in front of the wheels. That is where Jack stands are supposed to go. You can buy a rubber cap to fit over your Jack stands. Harbour freight also sells stands and rubber caps together.

flashburn · 08-23-2010, 07:28 PM

Sorry to derail the thread a bit, but...
How is the quality of the HF Jack Stands? They are pretty cheap ($24.99 a pair), so I'm a bit worried about the quality of them.

azn370z · 08-23-2010, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flashburn

Sorry to derail the thread a bit, but...
How is the quality of the HF Jack Stands? They are pretty cheap ($24.99 a pair), so I'm a bit worried about the quality of them.

That's the average price for Jack stands. You don't need to pay a lot of money for stands. I bought mine from a sporting goods store.

flashburn · 08-23-2010, 07:46 PM

Okay, thanks.

ChrisSlicks · 08-23-2010, 08:22 PM

I use the end of the rear chassis brace where it meets the frame in front of the rear wheel.

christian370z · 08-23-2010, 08:23 PM

I bought a bunch of Harbor Freight jack stands and they look great and seem to be well built. They sell red rubber caps to fit on top of the metal stands which really help protect the car.

tjlazer · 08-26-2010, 12:34 PM

Yeah that's what I have HF jack stands with the rubber caps. Still not confident on where to place them in the rear! Can't really use the rear car jack points as it will cause damage. Will need some kind of adaptor I guess.

08-23-2010, 06:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 53 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 19	Rear jack stand points Not sure if this is common info (did not find any info on my searches) or in the right area, but I am having a hard time trying to figure out where I can place jack stands on the rear of the car. I am able to jack the car up just fine on the diff, but where is a good spot to place the stands without doing any damage? __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

08-23-2010, 07:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 490	I would use the pinch rails, tabs in front of the wheels. That is where Jack stands are supposed to go. You can buy a rubber cap to fit over your Jack stands. Harbour freight also sells stands and rubber caps together. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

08-23-2010, 07:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 19	Sorry to derail the thread a bit, but... How is the quality of the HF Jack Stands? They are pretty cheap ($24.99 a pair), so I'm a bit worried about the quality of them. __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Centennial Edition Carbon Flash 6M Previous Ride: 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport Platinum Graphite 7AT

08-23-2010, 07:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 19	Okay, thanks. __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Centennial Edition Carbon Flash 6M Previous Ride: 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport Platinum Graphite 7AT

08-23-2010, 08:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	I use the end of the rear chassis brace where it meets the frame in front of the rear wheel. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

08-23-2010, 08:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	I bought a bunch of Harbor Freight jack stands and they look great and seem to be well built. They sell red rubber caps to fit on top of the metal stands which really help protect the car. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

08-26-2010, 12:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 53 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 19	Yeah that's what I have HF jack stands with the rubber caps. Still not confident on where to place them in the rear! Can't really use the rear car jack points as it will cause damage. Will need some kind of adaptor I guess. __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

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