Series 2 2+2 Jacking points

[Bob Falfa]

Where are the best / safest places to Jack my 2+2?

And when it's up in the air, where do folks place your axle stands?

[ChrisC]

Personally I jack the front up using the picture frame with a strategically placed strip of hardwood inserted into the bottom of the frame so that the lower metal edges do not get mangled.

Front axle stands then fit under under the end of the torsion bar mount. I place a small strip of carpet on the top of the stands to protect the nickel plating. If the wheels are now off you can place the axle stands under the wheel splines (again with a piece of carpet to protect the splines.

At at the back I had a piece of wood that fits between the rear silences and is big enough for my jack to then lift the car using the rear axle cage.

Rear axle stands then fit under the rear wishbones (as far out as you can get them) or under the hub carrier being careful not to crush the grease nipple. If you are removing the wheels the axle stands can again go under the wheel splines...

[Bob Falfa]

Here's my solution: a 3x2x45cm piece of oak. It fits slightly proud of the picture frame, which I don't think is a problem. It was a tolerance fit, requiring the application of a light hammer. The cable ties aren't really needed. I may scribe "JACK HERE" in big letters, incase an enthusiastic mechanic attempts to jack it in my absence.

When jacking I'll use a flat piece of wood, or steel, between the oak beam and the jack.

Thanks to neighbour Victor for the carpentry and use of pit.