Front Jack Point

[STEye]

Can't seem to find the location for jacking up the front of the car. I see reinforced points on the front corners which I suppose you could jack from. Nothing in the center?

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[tezzasaurusrex]

Look just behind the aluminium under tray - there is a point on the subframe to jack from.

Its a fair way down, so I drive the vehicle onto ramps in order to get the jack under there. You'll want to use a rubber jack pad too rather than have the steel cup dig into the subframe.

 

[UJX]

For some reason they put it super far back, where a regular jack cannot reach, at least if you're lowered.

 

[simpleisbest]

You can use ramps to lift the front to get clearance for a jack to get to the front jack point, or use the 2-jack method by jacking up one front side jack point pretty high, then use the 2nd jack to get to the center jack point.

 

[Nothing]

Hope you don't mind me hijacking an old thread, but it is related...

What are you all using for ramps or are most people using a light duty jack for the 2 jack method? I currently don't have ramps because I'm concerned it wouldn't clear the bumper, and if it were low enough it might not give enough lift if I'm lowered 3/4" or 1" in the future.

As is, I have a 3T low profile jack from HF that I've used on lowered cars before and it still also works for my outback. I can get it to clear the rubber apron on the front if I jack up the sides and add a wheel crib I slapped together with 2x4s, under the front wheels. The front jack point is so far under...

I hit a pothole earlier and apparently that also lowers it enough that the 1.5" lift from a 2x4 didn't let the jack clear so I added another layer of 2x4 under that wheel. That got me thinking about what others on springs or coils do...

 

[Stanleywinthrop]

If you want to go a cheaper route, go buy a long piece of 2 x 8 or 2 x 10. Cut off a 24 inch and a 10 inch piece. Screw the 10 inch piece onto one end of the 24 inch piece. Repeat steps 1 more time and voila 2 homemade ramps that work perfectly well for this purpose.

 

[Nothing]

Low Profile Race Ramps. If you’re lower than stock, they also make extensions to change the angle of approach. Much more durable than the plastic molded rhino ramps.

I figure 2pc ramps could help with accessibility if it doesn't need to go on jack stands, but once you get to front jack point, you can remove the ramps to add stands. Doesn't look like the 2pc works with stands.. maybe.

Thanks, looks nice. Def premium solution

 

[Nothing]

If you want to go a cheaper route, go buy a long piece of 2 x 8 or 2 x 10. Cut off a 24 inch and a 10 inch piece. Screw the 10 inch piece onto one end of the 24 inch piece. Repeat steps 1 more time and voila 2 homemade ramps that work perfectly well for this purpose.

I've seen thinner pieces work for this, with 1.5" steps, does the ramp not slide when driving up?

 

[Stanleywinthrop]

I've seen thinner pieces work for this, with 1.5" steps, does the ramp not slide when driving up?

The key is to go slooooow. Once you get on the first step, it won't go anywhere.

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