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Axel Stands ANd How To Use Them?

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  • 29-07-2007 5:45pm
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    johnplayerblue
    Registered Users Posts: 747 ✭✭✭


    I know this is self explanatory but i need to do some work underneath a vw golf but can't see any where safe to place these stands and the safety book says not to place anywhere near steering which is good advice :confused:

    so where can i place them safely and securely so i can do some work. I also need to do some work on the back end and can't see any strong support there neither. A dangerous place to be if things are not up to scratch so id like some help please.


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    Henry Ford III
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 17,711 Mod ✭✭✭✭Henry Ford III


    Chassis rails.


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    daedalus2097
    Registered Users Posts: 615 ✭✭✭daedalus2097


    Does the manual for the car not point out the stand and jacking points? Most cars have 2 strong beams running the length of the car (Chassis rails as Henry said), they're about a foot in from the doors and have specific points made for taking axle stands / trolley jacks. Make sure you have the proper rubber pads for the stands or you'll damage the plasticy coating on the underside (that's on a Mk3 Golf anyway - the Mk4 is galvanised and I can't remember if it has that coating too...)


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