gamby

Searched and found a semi-useful post, but I'd like more info.

Since I just got a 'grown-up' floor jack, I'm wondering what the ideal front and rear jack points are for an EG. Are the tow hooks really strong enough to support the car???

What are some alternatives? The more specific, the better.

Thanks

Ricey McRicerton

The rear- I jack on the tow hook

The front- don't do the tow hooks or they'll bend. On my EK there's a tow spot at the bottom of the radiator support. It's a small metal spot thats a little lower than the rest twoards the drivers side a bit.

hayabusa160

theres one in front of the car its on the right side near driver side its a small bump cant miss it

pakman2002

You can use the "I" support on the rear end, and for the front there is a lil metal spot on the driver side Radiator support(can't miss it). I believe the sides can be jacked up from a lil behind the fenders you should feel a notch. If you have any doubts about whether the spot you chose is a jack point refer to chiltons, helms ect.. for a visual. You don't wanna jack up your floor board . If your car is lowered use 2x4's to get a little more clearence for the jack.

The tow hooks are strong enough. I have heard that they bend up, but i have not experienced this.

mike93eh

kinda OT but where can you get those low profile jacks for lowered vehicles?

hayabusa160

dunno if ya got a costco or something over there but here in costco they sell a big jack thats really low 4 inches i think i think i'll pick me up one one day.

feriocious

Front jacking point is by the radiator support. It's a metal piece that looks like boobies.

Mike_C

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http://www.harborfreight.com/c...91039

pakman2002

I'm not sure if the Inventory from Shucks to Schucks changes over the nation or not, but the local one where i live has a pretty sick low-pro jack for like 89.99 its all shiny silver and stuff

mike93eh

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http://www.harborfreight.com/c...91039</TD></TR></TABLE>

damn thats cheap for a 3000lb aluminum jack..hmm

Simple

or you could use the jack points that are meant to be used.... where the FACTORY put them.

there are 4. right behind the sideskirts on the driver and passenger front and rear.

just behind the tire in front, and just in front of the tire in the rear... look like sideways capital I's hanging down about an inch from the body

gamby

Thanks all. Appreciate the help.

The reason I was looking for points other than the factory ones under the rocker panels is because I want to put the car on jackstands. (wasn't specific enough )

Ricey McRicerton

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The reason I was looking for points other than the factory ones under the rocker panels is because I want to put the car on jackstands. (wasn't specific enough )</TD></TR></TABLE>

Exactly why I jack from where I do. I'd much rather put the car on 4 jackstands *one at each stock jacking point under the rockers* than 2 (one on each position I mentioned.