Best Way to Lift Rear of G8

[pancho]

I need to lift the rear end of my car and place it on jack stands. What is the best way with the G8.

In the past I have had cars with a solid axle and used the differential to support the weight. I am not sure the G8 diferential should be used to support the weight.

Suggestions?? :uhm:

Thanks

[walshie]

Use the jacking points on each side, just in front of the rear wheels. This is also where the jackstands should go. 1 side at a time.

[TooManyHobbies]

I did lift at the diff when I put my exhaust on. Used a soft block of wood between jack and diff. Had no issues.

[bigtreepu]

Exhaust ? :secret:

[dv327]

Should you put the jack pad on the pinch welds? Or next to them?

[parish8]

i use the diff. stands under the rear subframe material. thick black metal

[Kermit]

I jacked at the diff (with a block of wood) to get it up and then put the jack stands right on the front cradle points where the bushing are.

[DRCUSTOMPARTS]

Use the jacking points on each side, just in front of the rear wheels. This is also where the jackstands should go. 1 side at a time.
How can you put a jackstand there if you are lifting from the same point with a jack?

[J Wikoff]

Good question. I've been looking for a good spot too. My jack stands have a U shaped cradle, so I don't want to use them on the pinch welds, and I've tried the forward subframe mounts, but I can see the washers deform as I slowly lower the car. There's gotta be a better place.

[DRCUSTOMPARTS]

There are pads inboard from the pinch welds behind the front wheels & in front of the rear wheels.

[Voice of Reason]

There are pads inboard from the pinch welds behind the front wheels & in front of the rear wheels.

This is where I put the jack stands while lifting at the pinch welds.

[dv327]

My jack stands have an u shaped cradle. Should something like a 2x4 be placed on them to better spread the load area?

[TooManyHobbies]

My jack stands have an u shaped cradle. Should something like a 2x4 be placed on them to better spread the load area?

I would be careful with that. A soft wood like a 2X4 will let the jack stand bite into it which is good to keep it stable, but could also split, which is bad.

[DRCUSTOMPARTS]

If you have some treated wood it's stronger, or some hardwood would be better.

[Blkg8gt]

Should you put the jack pad on the pinch welds? Or next to them?

correct the pinch welds are the best place. I believe there are arrows there to show where you should jack it up at.

[DRCUSTOMPARTS]

You don't want to lift the car from the pinch welds unless there's a slot in the jack pad, otherwise you'll bend it.

[p71]

ummm.... use a drive on lift?

come on now people..

[CanadianEh]

i use the diff. stands under the rear subframe material. thick black metal

^ thats what i do