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  1. Barnone 308

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    #1 Barnone 308, Sep 24, 2011
    So I need to take my wheels off my 355. Question, can anyone direct me were the jack stand points are on the car. I would hate to place the jack someplace I shouldn't. Also, how about the alarm system. As I need to press the button to deactivate before staring, will the alarm go off if I start jacking up the car. Any help would be greatly appreciated
     
  2. PAP 348

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    #2 PAP 348, Sep 24, 2011
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    Here ya go. :)
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  3. Barnone 308

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    #3 Barnone 308, Sep 24, 2011
    Thank you for the pic, makes it a lot easier. dosen't look like you can put the car on jack stands.
     
  4. PAP 348

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    #4 PAP 348, Sep 24, 2011
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    Of course you can. :D:D
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  5. GRANDE GRINGO

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    #5 GRANDE GRINGO, Sep 24, 2011
    PAP HOW HARD IS IT TO REMOVE THSES PARTS MY NEW F355 NEWS RE-PAINT
     
  6. rbellezza

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    #6 rbellezza, Sep 24, 2011
    Audacious !
     
  7. huzilulu

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    #7 huzilulu, Sep 25, 2011
    If I needed to jack up the rear end using 1 jack and 2 stands, what would be the correct procedure?

    ie: If I put the jack on one of the 2 rear points, how would I be able to install 2 stands at that time? - since the jack is already on one point where the stand should be...
     
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    #9 PAP 348, Sep 25, 2011
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    This is the way I do it. Jack one side at a time and place the stand under there on the subframe. :)
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  10. huzilulu

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    #10 huzilulu, Sep 25, 2011
    Thanks PAP!!

    and the garage looks a little wet... hope your roof isn't leaking ;)
     
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    #11 PAP 348, Sep 25, 2011
    Anytime mate. :D

    Nah, I had an oil leak, jacked it up, repaired/cleaned and hosed off. :D:D
     
  12. UConn Husky

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    #12 UConn Husky, Sep 25, 2011
    +1, I do the exact same thing...just with less water lol
     
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    #13 PAP 348, Sep 25, 2011
    Lol, it was dry when I put the car on stands. :p:p
     
  14. huzilulu

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    #14 huzilulu, Sep 26, 2011
    For the jack and stands, any recommended specs? I know jacks can have varying capacities, but is getting a bigger one always better? Same for stands? (or should I just go for the curb weight capacity)
     
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    #15 PAP 348, Sep 26, 2011
    The trolley jack I have is rated at 1200kg, but has lifted A LOT more. :eek:

    The jack stands are also rated at 1200kg, I bought all of it as a "pack".

    When this trolley jack wears out (seals are leaking now) I want to get one of those lowered 2000kg alloy racing jacks. Two pumps and it's at full stroke. Similar to the Nascar type. :D

    You just need to find a trolley jack that fits under the car and stands around a foot tall at rest and you will be fine. Stick to at least 1200kg rated or more.
     
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    #16 Aircon, Sep 26, 2011
    I've got one. They're great. Definitely worth getting.
     
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    #17 PAP 348, Sep 26, 2011
    Excellent!! Good to hear.

    I keep telling myself I will get one when this jack ****s itself.........................I said that 3-4 yrs ago and this one still works fine as long as I keep topping the oil up. :p

    It's only a matter of time before the piston seals wear out and it doesn't work ***and the car comes crashing down on my head*** :eek::eek:
     
  18. UConn Husky

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    #18 UConn Husky, Sep 26, 2011
    It shouldn't come crashing down Pap, it'll be more of a slow crushing ;)
    I'm thinking Santa will be getting a good low profile jack for Xmas :D
     
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    #19 AceMaster, Sep 26, 2011
    I have a set of 3 ton jack stands.
     
  20. notoboy

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    #20 notoboy, Sep 26, 2011
    Hey PAP 348,
    Made that image years ago and it pops up every time someone asks for it - love to see that my little image helps all the new generations ;)
     
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    #21 UConn Husky, Sep 26, 2011
    NICE work, that image is a 355 forum classic! :D
     
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    #22 ClydeM, Sep 26, 2011
    The frame doesn't twist as you jack up & brace just one side? Or that wont matter?
     
  23. notoboy

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    #23 notoboy, Sep 27, 2011
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    Gentlemen,
    Although my prior diagram was correct, many have used two other points for jacking that are closer to the center of the car - I added these points in the updated diagram below.

    The engine cradle jacking points will not tweak or twist the frame in any way - I highly recommend using a hockey puck, hard rubber or block of wood between the jack stand and the engine cradle jacking points shown on the diagram.
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  24. huzilulu

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    #24 huzilulu, Oct 21, 2011
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    Hey Guys

    SHould I place the jack at A B or C? (all points on the cross frame below the gear box, etc)...

    If I jack the car from the middle of the beam (C), won't it raise both sides at once and allow me to put 2 jack stands in?
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  25. gus355

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    #25 gus355, Oct 21, 2011
    DO NOT JACK in the middle of the beam, it is weak and I have seen it bent on 348 and 355.

    On a side note, I also saw a broken cluch cover from jacking too.
     
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