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  1. bitsobrits

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    #1 bitsobrits, Apr 3, 2022
    For those of you with a MaxJax 2 post lift and a 308/328, what is the post mounting distance required to reach the recommended chassis lift points (http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showpost.php?p=137737907&postcount=1)

    I have another car on my lift for the next week or so, and can not test fit the 308, and doing some measuring it appears my posts may be too far apart. Want to order additional floor anchors if required.
     
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    #2 s219, Apr 4, 2022
    Be careful with the sketch you linked to — it has some confusing info. Here’s a revised one I did:

    328 jack/lift points

    There are dimensioned chassis drawings in the workshop manual that you can use to get other lengths and dimensions besides what I show.

    Note I was focusing on 328 but the info applies to the 308 as well.
     
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    #3 bitsobrits, Apr 4, 2022
    Workshop manual? So far I've only found the manual for a GT4. I have parts and owners manual, btw.
     
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    #4 bitsobrits, Apr 4, 2022
    I did just find chassis dimensions for a 328, and that’s helpful. From what I’m reading there is no manual for carbed 308s.
     
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    #5 Imatk, Apr 6, 2022
    It's hard to comment without knowing the distance of your posts.

    I will say the 308 is obviously weighted more toward the rear with the engine being back there.

    The first time I lifted mine (or the first time I life any car really) I lifted it a little off the ground and did a test shake and realized it was WAY off balance with the rear very easily tipping backward.

    I adjusted the car forward through the lift and found the right spot.

    So width-wise I think as long as the arms reach you're going to be fine. Just make sure you remember that nose weighs nothing compared to the rear.
     
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    #6 kcabpilot, Apr 6, 2022
    Just measured mine and I have exactly 9 feet between the inner anchor points. I think that was the recommended distance in the MaxJax setup manual and it has worked with all of my vehicles.
     
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    #7 bitsobrits, Apr 6, 2022
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    Thanks, that's very helpful. From memory, mine are set at 9' 6" to those inside mounting points, but I'll verify when I get home. At that distance, I can't reach the recommended front lift points of my S1 Jaguar E type which are rather close together, hence my concern as the rear lift points on a 308 aren't much further apart.

    I guess if I have two cars that don't fit, it's time to provide an alternative mounting point for one of the posts.
     
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    #8 kcabpilot, Apr 7, 2022
    I don't think the rear points will be a problem with the 308 because you need to pull it up to where the posts are nearly in line with the driver's position so those arms are not angled back very much. it may be a stretch to reach the forward points though, I think mine are close to max extension on the fronts. You have some leeway though, I used to be very meticulous about centering and alignment but found out it is not as critical as I initially thought.
     

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