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Old 08-27-2004, 08:20 PM
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Is it safe to jack up car use the mounting of the lower control arm ( two bolt)?
will it bend anything?
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Old 08-27-2004, 08:25 PM
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why not use the jack that comes with your car?
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I use them to place jackstand
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why not lift from the tow hook them?
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Default Re: Is it safe (beny)

are u talking about putting a jack stand on your lower contral arm. if that, i wouldnt just to be safe. there are certain places for u to put jack stands
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where is the certain place to put jackstand. please let me know. cause I don't want to be killed.
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tow hook or the designated place under the rockers are the only places ill jack my car.
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I only know i can jack up back of the car use the tow hook.
so I can jack front use the front tow hook too?
I know it's stupid but where is the front tow hook.
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on the bottom side of the car there is a point i cant really discribe it but youll know when u see it. its about 4 inches long and 1 inch high. its like a little lip or something. its below the front door underneath the car.
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