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SophieDaBus
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 Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2009 1:32 pm Post subject: 73 Super Where to put jack stands on the front end |
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I know this may sound stupid, but I don't want to hurt my car, or become a pancake.
Where do I put jack stands on the front of my bug? I'm replacing Tie rod ends today, and I only have rear jack points, so I'm curious about where in the front is a safe place to put the stands.
Thanks for your help!
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perrib
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| The strongest spot on each side is were the corner of the front of body bolts to the pan. |
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jamesdagg
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perrib
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| Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2009 2:40 pm Post subject: Re: 73 Super Where to put jack stands on the front end |
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| From his signature line I think he has a Super Beetle. |
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jamesdagg
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| Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2009 2:57 pm Post subject: Re: 73 Super Where to put jack stands on the front end |
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| perrib wrote: |
| From his signature line I think he has a Super Beetle. |
Pretty much the same spots though isn't it?
jim
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MAYHEM
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| Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2009 2:59 pm Post subject: |
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| perrib wrote: |
| The strongest spot on each side is were the corner of the front of body bolts to the pan. |
x2
What perrib said.
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perrib
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| Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2009 3:49 pm Post subject: Re: 73 Super Where to put jack stands on the front end |
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| jamesdagg wrote: |
| perrib wrote: |
| From his signature line I think he has a Super Beetle. |
Pretty much the same spots though isn't it?
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The center of the front super pan is strong but i don't like the tripod style of three jack stands. It is not as safe as 4 stands. |
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MrUnix
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| Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2009 5:49 pm Post subject: Re: 73 Super Where to put jack stands on the front end |
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| perrib wrote: |
| From his signature line I think he has a Super Beetle. |
Umm, the title of the post might have given it away as well 
I use the front sway bar mounts.. got mine up in the air right now with cement blocks and some foot long 2x8's up front, jack stands in back.
(same vehicle - a '73 super).
Cheers,
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jhicken
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| Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2009 11:00 pm Post subject: Re: 73 Super Where to put jack stands on the front end |
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| jamesdagg wrote: |
| Pretty much the same spots though isn't it? |
No, a Super doesn't have a front beam like the one in the picture. Follow what perrib said, place the jack stands on the outer front corners of the pan.
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BoomsVW
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pretty much the same thing isn't it?
no super beetles have a different front end setup then a standard |
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