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Old Jan 23, 2007 | 07:27 PM
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Default how the hell can you use jack stands on a 6th gen

ok i looked at the accord faq and one dude said the jack points is in the middle of the splash gaurd for the front, and hte tow hook in the back.

out of everything ive seen the only safe, honda approved jack points are the 4inch long flang deal at ends of the side skirts, but those will only raise up one corner, and theres no room to jack up the car using the approved jack point and slip a jack stand under it in an apprved jack point

so so far, since ive had the car, ive just been risking my life, getting under the car while its on a jack

so anyone know how to use jackstands on this car?

or am i just gonna have to buy those ramp things that u drive up onto
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Old Jan 23, 2007 | 07:38 PM
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the two points you mentioned is honda's reinforced jacking point, if you don't believe it then don't
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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 03:25 AM
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just like iam7head said, those are the correct jack points you are supposed to use. That link is in the Accord FAQ for a reason . It's listed in the Helm manual to use those points to jack the car up with as well. I almost always use those, I rarely ever just lift one corner of the car unless I'm changing a flat tire.

And be safe, don't go under the car without it being safely supported by jack stands.
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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 05:05 AM
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you can go a little farther under the car and use the frame rails too.
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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 06:30 PM
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The crossmember just front of the engine, the lower control arms, the legs of subframe or * ideally the uni body lifting point* (by the rocker panels) are all safe. but always use standsnot just the jack.
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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 09:10 PM
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so i tried the front jack point today, it works perfect (duh haha) from the pics, i couldnt see that theres kind of a hump thingy right behind the edge of the splash gaurd, and as far as using the actual HOOK in the rear to lift, that sounds retarded, but that double reinforced kind of pad thing right infront of the hook looks like a decent place to jack up the *** end of the car

thanks yall, the stupid haynes manual just kept saying about the four jackpoints on the corners and "use jackstands" never mentiond the front and rear points
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 03:08 AM
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yeah, I don't really care for Haynes or the other manuals like it. Once you use a Helm manual nothing compares. If you plan on doing a lot of your own work on your car, a Helm manual may be a good investment. It's a bit pricey but it pays for itself in the labor costs it saves you.
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 02:18 PM
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oo how much are the Helm manuals, and where you can i buy one at
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 02:35 PM
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Helm Inc.

They are about $70, but well worth it. If you get one, you'll see why.

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More specifically go here...
http://www.helminc.com/helm/se...V7QS4
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 02:57 PM
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Stop being a *****, jack the ****** car up and stick the jackstands under somthing thats not gonna bend or move, and let the jack down, shake the car, and if it dont move then your fine
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 03:11 PM
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wow, I'd have to say that was uncalled for.
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 03:34 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TouringAccord &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">wow, I'd have to say that was uncalled for.</TD></TR></TABLE>
id say so too man, i get under the car with just the jack all the time, i just make sure the wheels arent gonna move, or the jack slip off the car or the ground
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 04:15 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by standbackimapro &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Stop being a *****, jack the ****** car up and stick the jackstands under somthing thats not gonna bend or move, and let the jack down, shake the car, and if it dont move then your fine</TD></TR></TABLE> I think you should be posting on the " I'm a astronoutcocksnoopythefuckdog" forums.
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 06:39 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 361accord &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i get under the car with just the jack all the time...</TD></TR></TABLE>

now that I would highly recommend against. You shouldn't do that. Things happen, it's best to always use jackstands when going under the car.
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 07:10 PM
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i know, i dont really like doing that, but i actually dont have jack stands right now, since i couldnt figure out how to possibly use them, but my grandpa has a bunch of jackstands, as well as those big floor jacks, but i think ill buy my own set rather than bum a pair offa him,
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 07:13 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 361accord &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">id say so too man, i get under the car with just the jack all the time, i just make sure the wheels arent gonna move, or the jack slip off the car or the ground</TD></TR></TABLE>... idiot with no regard for yourself or loved ones. lets call you "idiot- boy" or maybe just "dumb cheeseburger walrus alien garbage scooper".
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 07:44 PM
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you dont have to be an *** about it, i know its dumb, geez, its very rarely that i do that, and its ussually where i could get myself under without raising the car up, but where itd be nice to have a little more room
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Old Jan 26, 2007 | 06:45 AM
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I just use ramps. Then again, the only thing I do on my Honda (’99 LX) is changing the oil, I’ve never had any mechanical problems. Heck, I’m even on the original battery over 8 years after I bought the car.

Anyway, the direct link to the Helms manual that you’d be interested in is:

http://www.helminc.com/helm/pr...C19RA

1998-2002 Accord 2/4-DOOR L4 Service Manual. Cost is $70 plus $6.95 for shipping / handling (standard delivery, may take up to two weeks (probably media mail)).
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