Where to put axle stands on the rear

[04-182]

Hi, i use the frame rails at the front when i put my car on stands but where do i put them at the rear? I need to drop the rear axle so that i can change the springs but don't want to use the sills as they're not great.

Thanks in advance

 

[Archtronics]

Not a huge amount of options if you need to drop the beam, rear chassis rails are to high up for most axle stands.

 

[Amos91]

Just on the sill / scissor jack point. Not much weight so they don't bend.

 

[Mertin]

Get some rubber pads for your axle stands, ones woth a slot cut in then. May help reduce damage

 

[04-182]

Thanks for the replies all. Much appreciated. Have ordered some pads for my stands. Thanks again.

 

[leeds2592]

Never had any problems putting them on the sills at the back. Never damaged them. Hardly any weight there anyway

 

[Martin_172]

As above sill, unless it's a V6

 

[04-182]

As above sill, unless it's a V6

i wish lol

 

[YorkshireKyle]

Took me all of 3 mins to get the beam off and 2 of that was standing jacking the car up

 

[04-182]

Took me all of 3 mins to get the beam off and 2 of that was standing jacking the car up

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Wow. Safety first lol.

 

[dann2707]

Reminds of one of those working safely activities you used to do in school where you had to spot the hazards

 

[James]

f**king hell lol

 

[Louis]

Took me all of 3 mins to get the beam off and 2 of that was standing jacking the car up

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Hope you gave your mum her sex swing back after using it

 

[YorkshireKyle]

Yeah crawling underneath was a bit risky

 

[Cup1/2Full]

Where can I get a set up like this, Halfords?