Jacking up a 1970 Beetle

captbob · #1 (**permalink**) 06-04-2008, 06:41 AM

I have been told NOT to use the jack plates on my car which are right in front of the rear wheels. Where else would I place a floor jack in order to raise the REAR of the car? I was also told NOT to place the jack under the engine. Should I use the Rear shock?

The front is not hard to figure out but the rear puts me in a quandry?

Thanks

papa_roach103 · #2 (**permalink**) 06-12-2008, 03:36 PM

When I Jacked up my 70 bug, I used the Floor pan. Its pretty strong.

BadBradokc · #3 (**permalink**) 07-08-2008, 01:24 AM

I have always jacked it up on the frame, just inbetween the rear of the floorpans in the middle. There is a little drain hole, and put the jack there. That way you won't damage the body or pans...

captbob · #4 (**permalink**) 07-08-2008, 08:05 AM

Thanks That is what my VW mechanic told me.

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