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Started by BrianG , 04-16-2012 07:00 PM

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Posted 04-16-2012 07:00 PM

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Just bought a Spec-Miata - want to put it up and do some chores underneath, plus change wheels.
Where are the recommended jacking points for lifting it up and where do you put the jack stands?
Thanks for the info in advance!

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Posted 04-16-2012 07:42 PM

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I have a 1990 & I jack it up mid door on the pinch rail (the approx 1 inch vertical deal under the rocker panel). I put two jack stands under each pinch rail. If your on un-even surface the car may sit on only three jack stands.

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Posted 04-16-2012 07:55 PM

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Right under the mirror works for me.
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Posted 04-16-2012 08:26 PM

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Right under the mirror works for me.


Yep, perfect for a level 'jacking'
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Posted 04-16-2012 09:18 PM

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Right under the mirror works for me.


Gee, I didn't think the mirror was that strong. :duck:
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Posted 04-16-2012 09:27 PM

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The pinch rail has 2 notches at each end if they haven't been battered to oblivion. Between each set of 2 notches is the jack stand placement location.
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Posted 04-17-2012 06:09 AM

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Just bought a Spec-Miata - want to put it up and do some chores underneath, plus change wheels.
Where are the recommended jacking points for lifting it up and where do you put the jack stands?
Thanks for the info in advance!

I have a 1990 & I jack it up mid door on the pinch rail (the approx 1 inch vertical deal under the rocker panel). I put two jack stands under each pinch rail. If your on un-even surface the car may sit on only three jack stands.

I did notice your occupation. We both have the same occupation. :yep:


Just dont booger up teh pinch weld close to either wheel or making ride height measurements will be a B!tch! Yes you can pick another point to measure RH but the members here will critique you measurement endlessly LOL :spin:
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Lifting from the crossmember and the diff isn't as easy once the car is lowered to SM ride height, especially if the front air dam is installed. The pinch welds under the mirrors will get bent over time from jacking at the sides. Some people have described putting a notch in a hockey puck to put on the jack to prevent bending the pinch welds. It's a race car. I don't care about some bending at the jack points.
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  • Or you could have a Race Engineering cage installed with a lift point connected to the cage :king:

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So long as said lift point does not touch the car in any way. That would be considered an additional attachment point.

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So long as said lift point does not touch the car in any way. That would be considered an additional attachment point.

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Posted 04-17-2012 02:50 PM

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Lifting from the crossmember and the diff isn't as easy once the car is lowered to SM ride height, especially if the front air dam is installed. The pinch welds under the mirrors will get bent over time from jacking at the sides. Some people have described putting a notch in a hockey puck to put on the jack to prevent bending the pinch welds. It's a race car. I don't care about some bending at the jack points.


For those who are lazy... http://www.ironcanyo.../jack-puck
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Posted 04-18-2012 07:47 AM

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Great stuff, guys.
Thanks for the help.
I'll be back with more questions, I'm sure! :yep: :yep:
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