Axle stands

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Will49
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Axle stands

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How do I jack her up so I can put axle stands under the jacking points, assuming this is the best place, so I can start stripping down the rear suspension?

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I tend to use the differential support bracket for jacking at the rear. You should be fine using the jacking points (sills just ahead of the rear wheels) to support the car while you do the work.
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Just ordered new jack brackets from SJ Sports as all mine were missing then Ill give it a go on your suggested diff bracket lift point.

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Also suggest using some substantial bits of wood to spread the load as well.

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Big wood and have ordered some dence neoprene for putting on the wood

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