jack point fix
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From: southwestern pa
Car: 89 camaro
Engine: 305
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jack point fix
on my car all the jack points have collapsed even the place under the fender were it bolts on has collapsed. how do i go about fixing theres ?
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Car: '02 Z06
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Re: jack point fix
Thats the problem with these cars, that spot where the fender bolts is NOT a jack point, thats why they collapse. Take it to a body shop and pay them to fix it.
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Re: jack point fix
i really dont want to pay some to do this if its something i can do. exactly what would they do to fix the problem.
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Re: jack point fix
Im not metal worker but I would imagine after surveying the damage they would opt to cut and replace the damaged portions with straight pieces of metal.
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Re: jack point fix
The factory recommended jacking points can't really support the weight of these cars. I have been placing the jack under the LCA's.
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Re: jack point fix
thats what i do as well , the problem is i sold the car a few years back and they decided to jack the car up under the fender an messed up alot of stuff and i bought it back a few months ago and im trying to get it fixed up starting with suspension and thats were i noticed everything was bent up.
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https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tech...ng-points.html
Good Illustration where to jack and where to place jackstands. Previous owner of my car crushed the passenger side fender by also jacking wrong. Just cause most other cars can be jacked there doesn't mean all can
Well I got new fenders now
Good Illustration where to jack and where to place jackstands. Previous owner of my car crushed the passenger side fender by also jacking wrong. Just cause most other cars can be jacked there doesn't mean all can
Well I got new fenders now
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From: southwestern pa
Car: 89 camaro
Engine: 305
Transmission: 700r4 w/ shift kit
Axle/Gears: stockers
Re: jack point fix
if i wouldnt have sold the car in the first place i wouldnt be fixing anything..... im such a douche!
should i try to straighten the bent parts then fab up a new piece and reinforce the jack point and fender mount and weld everything? i would assume that would be what a body man would do.
should i try to straighten the bent parts then fab up a new piece and reinforce the jack point and fender mount and weld everything? i would assume that would be what a body man would do.
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