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namvet6872
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 Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2025 1:45 pm Post subject: Lift points |
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Which lift point would be the safest location? I want to raise rear end on a recently purchased '63 Beetle. My first classic and don't want to break something. I've found conflicting answers while searching.
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Bobs67vwagen
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| Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2025 2:30 pm Post subject: Re: Lift points |
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| I have always used (50 plus years) the small circled wishbone area with a block of wood between it and the jack. In the rear the bottom of the shock housings is also good if you want 2 points. Good luck-Bob |
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shano63 
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| Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2025 3:26 pm Post subject: Re: Lift points |
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I have always used the bigger circle. So, take your pick..lol
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namvet6872
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| Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2025 3:41 pm Post subject: Re: Lift points |
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| Thanks guys, at least I now know that either spot will work... |
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runamoc
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| Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2025 7:45 am Post subject: Re: Lift points |
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I use the bottom shock 'arms' or under the torsion bar 'plates'. Then again I use two jacks. When I only had one, I put it under the Y 'Yoke' but it ended up getting dented that's why I started using two jacks. Never jack it up using the engine/transaxle cross support.
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namvet6872
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| Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2025 11:16 am Post subject: Re: Lift points |
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| Thanks for the warning, Runamoc... |
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67rustavenger
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| Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2025 11:28 am Post subject: Re: Lift points |
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| namvet6872 wrote: |
| Thanks for the warning, Runamoc... |
You can use the yoke jacking point just forward of the trans to lift the car.
The trick is, place a 1.5' 2x6" on the floor jack center pad, to spread the load.
I do that all the time when I need to get under one of my beetles.
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Bruce
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| Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2025 4:12 pm Post subject: Re: Lift points |
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| shano63 wrote: |
| I have always used the bigger circle. |
This is why it's common to find the rear trans bracket all bent up.
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shano63
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| Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2025 4:48 pm Post subject: Re: Lift points |
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So, why is this so wrong? I've had my car for 30 plus years and no issue that I'm aware of.
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EVfun
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| Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2025 4:49 pm Post subject: Re: Lift points |
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| Bruce wrote: |
| shano63 wrote: |
| I have always used the bigger circle. |
This is why it's common to find the rear trans bracket all bent up. |
Yes, but I can buy another one using the classifieds here on theSamba. It is a bit more of a PITA if you bend the frame tunnel under in front of the torsion housings.
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Bobs67vwagen
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| Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2025 6:26 pm Post subject: Re: Lift points |
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| Just to the rear of the small circle in the op photos with a stout wood block like 2x8 where you span the 2 rear horns will not bend anything and has worked for me for over 50 years. |
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Bruce
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| Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2025 12:28 am Post subject: Re: Lift points |
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| EVfun wrote: |
| Bruce wrote: |
| shano63 wrote: |
| I have always used the bigger circle. |
This is why it's common to find the rear trans bracket all bent up. |
Yes, but I can buy another one using the classifieds here on theSamba. It is a bit more of a PITA if you bend the frame tunnel under in front of the torsion housings. |
It's easier to use a piece of wood as described above to spread the load at the front of the trans than it is to replace the rear trans bracket.
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