Jacking Unibody Cars

[Trav]

Originally Posted By: 901Memphis
I use the subframe.

Same here. In this neck of the wood jacking on the pinch welds can be really iffy, the jack just might go though the rocker panel.

 

[dlundblad]

Originally Posted By: stephen9666
I just use a chunk of 2x4 between the jack and pinch weld. I've added a few screws to the piece of wood to prevent it from splitting, as the pinch weld is parallel with the grain.

It's worked well for me.


I've done this too with similar results. Works well with no complaints.

But technically, wouldn't you want the pinch weld perpendicular to the grain? I would think if it was to split, it would be parallel to the grain.

Good observation nonetheless. I never considered it before.