GT jack points

BDD · 06-02-2008

There is what looks like a reinforced "frame" member that runs across the car just forward of the front cylindrical jack points. It has a couple of cricular openings on the bottom of it on each side of the car.

When jacked up at a forward jack point can this cross member have a jack stand placed under it and the jack removed? If so, how far towards the center of the car can the jackstand be placed?

namba209 · 06-02-2008

That's more than likely the engine subframe, and yes you can put jackstands under it. But to drop the engine out the bottom of the car, no you can't use it for the stands. I would use the jack points for the stands, it will lift the front of the car just a bit higher than using the subframe. JMTCW.

Sparky73 · 06-02-2008

I always use that when jacking the car up to put ON the jacks. Makes it easier to lift the whole front of the car and place the jacks under both points.

Opelmel · 08-07-2009

Originally Posted by Sparky73

I always use that when jacking the car up to put ON the jacks. Makes it easier to lift the whole front of the car and place the jacks under both points.

And what is a good jack point for the rear of the car to get the car up high enough to get stands under the actual jack points?

blancojp · 08-07-2009

Originally Posted by Opelmel

And what is a good jack point for the rear of the car to get the car up high enough to get stands under the actual jack points?

Lift the car by the center of the rear end housing.

SantaClaw · 08-08-2009

Ok what I do:

Rear: Jack under the rear diff housing, careful not to damage the lid.
Then, jack stands under both jack points.

Front: Jack under the suspension traverse
Then, jack stands under both jack points.

Opelmel · 08-09-2009

Originally Posted by SantaClaw

Ok what I do:

Rear: Jack under the rear diff housing, careful not to damage the lid.

Dare I ask - what is "the lid"?

broszzy · 08-09-2009

I think he's talking about the diff. cover

SantaClaw · 08-09-2009

Yes...

Thisone has the "lid" or diff cover off..

It's just thin sheet metal and it's fairly fragile. So use caution when placing a jack or jackstand under the rear diff.

06-02-2008	#1 (permalink)
BDD Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 605	Unanswered: GT jack points There is what looks like a reinforced "frame" member that runs across the car just forward of the front cylindrical jack points. It has a couple of cricular openings on the bottom of it on each side of the car. When jacked up at a forward jack point can this cross member have a jack stand placed under it and the jack removed? If so, how far towards the center of the car can the jackstand be placed?

06-02-2008	#2 (permalink)
namba209 6,000 Post Club Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Imperial Beach, CA South of San Diego Posts: 6,054 Provided Answers: 6	That's more than likely the engine subframe, and yes you can put jackstands under it. But to drop the engine out the bottom of the car, no you can't use it for the stands. I would use the jack points for the stands, it will lift the front of the car just a bit higher than using the subframe. JMTCW. __________________ Ron 72 GT 3.4L V-6/T-5/ZF posi - almost done - Just need AC installed. 75 Chevy monza 5.7L/TH350/Auburn 3.08 posi - Next

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Sparky73 1000 Post Club Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Saginaw, MI Posts: 1,279 Real Name: Jon Provided Answers: 2	I always use that when jacking the car up to put ON the jacks. Makes it easier to lift the whole front of the car and place the jacks under both points. __________________ Current 1970 GT; Under Construction Previous 1969 GT; Street/Strip Project 1969 GT; White with Black Interior, Automatic 1969 GT; Black Parts Car 1969 GT; White Parts Car 1970 GT; Silver with Red Interior 1971 GT; Orange with Black Interior, Turbo 1972 GT; Red Parts Car 1972 GT; Blue with Black Interior 1973 GT; Pearl Blue with Black interior. Full body kit.

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SantaClaw GT Racing Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kirkenes North of Norway Posts: 98 Real Name: Andreas. H Provided Answers: 1	Ok what I do: Rear: Jack under the rear diff housing, careful not to damage the lid. Then, jack stands under both jack points. Front: Jack under the suspension traverse Then, jack stands under both jack points. __________________ -1992 Opel Vectra Expression 2.0i-8v turbo, C20NET -1973 Opel GT Racing 2.0i-8v 20NE +++ -2009 Polaris 600RR (Snowmobile) -1972 Bombardier Elan 250 (Snowmobile) My location
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08-09-2009	#9 (permalink)
SantaClaw GT Racing Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kirkenes North of Norway Posts: 98 Real Name: Andreas. H Provided Answers: 1	Yes... Thisone has the "lid" or diff cover off.. It's just thin sheet metal and it's fairly fragile. So use caution when placing a jack or jackstand under the rear diff. __________________ -1992 Opel Vectra Expression 2.0i-8v turbo, C20NET -1973 Opel GT Racing 2.0i-8v 20NE +++ -2009 Polaris 600RR (Snowmobile) -1972 Bombardier Elan 250 (Snowmobile) My location Last edited by SantaClaw; 08-09-2009 at 06:19 PM.

08-09-2009	#8 (permalink)
broszzy Sick with Opelitus Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Janesville wisconsin Posts: 195	I think he's talking about the diff. cover

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