Jacking up rear?

[Boz]

Is it safe to jack up the car rear (182) using the centre of the rear axle (it looks a fairly meaty angle iron section)?

 

[Alan]

IIRC no....

 

[patty]

im not the sort of man who likes jacking up the rear

 

[Boz]

I knew this would lead to idduendos
My mechanic friend fitted my exhaust a week or so ago and jacked up in the centre of the rear axle before putting it on axle stands. I know the rear is light compared to the front but I grimaced a bit
He said don't worry. He knows his stuff but though I'd 'ask the experts' so as to speak.

 

[fUbAr]

i used an axle stand either side on the rear, was plenty sturdy enough and caused no damage:

 

[Boz]

Fubar, thats what we did ^^ when we fitted the exhaust. Looks like you jacked up in the middle too?
Cheers for posting picture.

 

[Liam]

place that fitted my tyres use the centre of the rear axle to jack car up. didnt crumple to bits...

 

[Boz]

Cheers Liam / Fubar, you've put my mind at rest.