Camel Toe Juice Report post Posted August 13, 2008 I am assuming in the rear you can simply slide a jack under the center part of the axle but what is the best way to lift up the front? I also heard a rumour if you jack up one side of the vehicle the front windshield may crack, any truth to this? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
abolfaz Report post Posted August 13, 2008 I also heard a rumour if you jack up one side of the vehicle the front windshield may crack, any truth to this? I don't know about the coupes, but 4 years ago I watched a mechanic jack up the left front of my roadster and by the time he was on his 3rd pump of the jack, CRACK! There went the windshield! I think the coupes chassis is too stiff to let the windshield crack if improperly jacked. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camel Toe Juice Report post Posted August 13, 2008 Damm! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuckerrr Report post Posted August 13, 2008 I don't know about the coupes, but 4 years ago I watched a mechanic jack up the left front of my roadster and by the time he was on his 3rd pump of the jack, CRACK! There went the windshield! I think the coupes chassis is too stiff to let the windshield crack if improperly jacked. Ow! I cringed just reading that! Did it do any damage to the frame? -Tucker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rix Report post Posted August 13, 2008 I don't know about the coupes, but 4 years ago I watched a mechanic jack up the left front of my roadster and by the time he was on his 3rd pump of the jack, CRACK! There went the windshield! I think the coupes chassis is too stiff to let the windshield crack if improperly jacked. Thats very very poor design! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff SD Report post Posted August 13, 2008 I am assuming in the rear you can simply slide a jack under the center part of the axle but what is the best way to lift up the front? I also heard a rumour if you jack up one side of the vehicle the front windshield may crack, any truth to this? I was told the best way to jack up the front of a murci is with 2 lifts. One from the side (either side is fine) and another from the front cross bar. Like Mike, i've also heard stories of windshields cracking when lifted from the side only. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camel Toe Juice Report post Posted August 15, 2008 I was told the best way to jack up the front of a murci is with 2 lifts. One from the side (either side is fine) and another from the front cross bar. Like Mike, i've also heard stories of windshields cracking when lifted from the side only. So there is no possible way to jack up the front if it is one person? I was considering building some wood ramps high enough to slide one jack under the front axle, any thought on this? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportscarnut Report post Posted August 26, 2008 We jacked up the front of my Murcie to change a flat tire and we used two hydraulic jacks...one on each side just behind the front wheel well...one person can do it....just go from side to side one or two pumps on the jack at a time until you get both tires off the ground. By the way....we also needed to drive the car up onto a couple of 2x4's to get the clearance to push the jacks under the car. Regarding the cracked windshields...even the dealers will tell you never jack up one side from the front!!! Bad design or not....I love my Murcie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeeshan66 Report post Posted September 14, 2008 why are you jacking up the car? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper Report post Posted September 23, 2008 WOW, I can see that happeing on the roadster. But on the coupe, it should take some flex. Thats rough! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aehaas Report post Posted September 30, 2008 There is a single point on the rear most frame where the rear of the car may be lifted but it is not recommended. The front can only come up by lifting on both sides. The 4 point lift areas are very specific. This is true of just about any car these days. Even lifting from 4 points must be done at the correct areas at the same time and height. You can bend the frame or unibody. aehaas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outlaw Report post Posted October 6, 2008 ive gotta lift the rear of my car to change the tires ... its only gunna be up a little bit for a short time while i swap the tires over. Where would be the easiest place to lift the rear? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outlaw Report post Posted October 8, 2008 anyone? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy Report post Posted October 9, 2008 dead center rear xmember is fine. no worries. lift the front evenly ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outlaw Report post Posted October 9, 2008 thanks! got it done, worked well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
medici78 Report post Posted December 15, 2011 I bought some new wheels for my Roadster and I wanted to see if there is a specific way the car must be jacked up if I use a 4-post lift. I remember it being mentioned that a type of socket was required for the lift points? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiteout Report post Posted December 15, 2011 This shitty, cheap Harbor Freight jack fits under the car with the nose lift. . . down. Nick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chipster Report post Posted December 15, 2011 I use the same jack for the Diablo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
medici78 Report post Posted December 15, 2011 So would the best way to do this simply be to have 2 of those harbor freight jacks and have a buddy help me so we do both sides at the same time? I have access to a 4-post but I'd rather just do it at home. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiteout Report post Posted December 15, 2011 No. The chassis is rigid enough where the jack will lift the front of the car from one jack point. Nick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infamous Report post Posted December 15, 2011 if you look under the front bumper you will see rivets that go into the front cross brace. Lift from one of the rivets and you will jack the front up evenly. I have never had one issue doing it that way as it is basically lifting it the same was as the rear brace. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
medici78 Report post Posted December 16, 2011 if you look under the front bumper you will see rivets that go into the front cross brace. Lift from one of the rivets and you will jack the front up evenly. I have never had one issue doing it that way as it is basically lifting it the same was as the rear brace. Is it the same on a Roadster? Im just worried since i know the Roadster flexes more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
medici78 Report post Posted December 18, 2011 if you look under the front bumper you will see rivets that go into the front cross brace. Lift from one of the rivets and you will jack the front up evenly. I have never had one issue doing it that way as it is basically lifting it the same was as the rear brace. I tried it and was shitting bricks, but it works! Thanks! Now I'm rocking some forged 1-piece 20" rims! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camel Toe Juice Report post Posted December 18, 2011 I tried it and was shitting bricks, but it works! Thanks! Now I'm rocking some forged 1-piece 20" rims! Pics of jack location? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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