Best spot to place jack under a rs

[librathe13th]

I plan on taking front tires off tomorrow and never jacked up my spyder. Can't find manual. Also Am I correct in saying the tires will just come off after unplugging the 3 nuts??? No surprises?? Any tips or suggestion welcome. Thank you.

 

[Chupaca]

Let's see..!!

depending on your jack...floor jack on the forward part of the center frame to lift both wheels and jack stands for supporting your work. Three lugs and the wheel pops off. Tires are directional (if original) and need to be reinstalled the same way...:thumbup:

 

[vided]

anybody have pictures or a diagram of where to place jacks?

 

[librathe13th]

depending on your jack...floor jack on the forward part of the center frame to lift both wheels and jack stands for supporting your work. Three lugs and the wheel pops off. Tires are directional (if original) and need to be reinstalled the same way...:thumbup:

Thank you very much

 

[JerryB]

Hi vided,

Re: anybody have pictures or a diagram of where to place jacks?

Are you asking about a floorjack or jack stands? Only asking since your question uses the plural.

On my '08 I cannot get my floorjack under the frame when the tires are on the concrete because my floorjack sits too high when collapsed.

I put my floorjack under the suspension on one side, just inside of the tire(s), lift just a little, then a small block of wood under the tire, then repeat for the other side.

Once both tires are up about 2" or so, I can get my floorjack under the frame at the center.

Then I lift it up to either put blocks of wood under each tire ( I have a couple of 6 x 12 wood pieces ) or jackstands under the suspension on each side.

Does this help?

Jerry Baumchen

PS) Once I have it on jackstands, I always give it a good shake just to ensure that it is stable. I also do this whenever I am putting a car on jackstands. And make sure the parking brake is set. We wouldn't want any oopsies, would we? :yikes:

 

[vided]

Hi vided,

Re: anybody have pictures or a diagram of where to place jacks?

Are you asking about a floorjack or jack stands? Only asking since your question uses the plural.

On my '08 I cannot get my floorjack under the frame when the tires are on the concrete because my floorjack sits too high when collapsed.

I put my floorjack under the suspension on one side, just inside of the tire(s), lift just a little, then a small block of wood under the tire, then repeat for the other side.

Once both tires are up about 2" or so, I can get my floorjack under the frame at the center.

Then I lift it up to either put blocks of wood under each tire ( I have a couple of 6 x 12 wood pieces ) or jackstands under the suspension on each side.

Does this help?

Jerry Baumchen

PS) Once I have it on jackstands, I always give it a good shake just to ensure that it is stable. I also do this whenever I am putting a car on jackstands. And make sure the parking brake is set. We wouldn't want any oopsies, would we? :yikes:

thanks for the response, where do you put the jack to lift the rear wheel.
thanks again.

 

[SPYD3R]

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i can't find the pic for lifting a SPYD3R @ the mid-section... but this jack will do it...
don't forget to chalk the back wheel and put the E-Brake on... remove the 3 nutz, n the wheels come off... no secret to it....
Happy Motoring...
Dan p
Easley, SC
SPYD3R

 

[bmccaffrey]

Motorcycle jack?

Nice pictures Dan:clap:

Wishing my garage Was that orgìnized And clean. Hats off to you :firstplace:

 

[vided]

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i can't find the pic for lifting a SPYD3R @ the mid-section... but this jack will do it...
don't forget to chalk the back wheel and put the E-Brake on... remove the 3 nutz, n the wheels come off... no secret to it....
Happy Motoring...
Dan p
Easley, SC
SPYD3R

wow, nice garage.
thanks for the pictures

 

[SPYD3R]

RETIRED

Motorcycle jack?

Nice pictures Dan:clap:

Wishing my garage Was that orgìnized And clean. Hats off to you :firstplace:

McCaff,Vided;
my garage: aka; MAN-CAVE... it's called; being a retired engineer, with way too much time on my hands... i just keep on truck'n my friends....
also, there is ALWAYS cold beer and soft drinks in the frig of my Man-Cave... come on down...
Dan P

 

[bmccaffrey]

McCaff,Vided;
my garage: aka; MAN-CAVE... it's called; being a retired engineer, with way too much time on my hands... i just keep on truck'n my friends....
also, there is ALWAYS cold beer and soft drinks in the frig of my Man-Cave... come on down...
Dan P

Don't tempt me. liable to show up on your door step:roflblack:

Looking for a reason to get away from this Upstate winter weather:helpsmilie:

 

[golfsferr]

I plan on taking front tires off tomorrow and never jacked up my spyder. Can't find manual. Also Am I correct in saying the tires will just come off after unplugging the 3 nuts??? No surprises?? Any tips or suggestion welcome. Thank you.

The center frame just behind the sway bar is a good place and I too recommend jack stands to secure afterwards. One note though, the frame is slippery smooth painted steel so the part of the jack that makes contact with it would be best if covered with some non-slip material (rubberized Matt). I drove mine up on ramps then put a 2"x12" covered with a non slip rubber between the jack and frame to relieve the ramps then put jack stands under the "a-frame" and then removed the ramps. I like to be safe. :thumbup:

 

[bmccaffrey]

Ok Dan

Spent 2hrs in my garage this afternoon, still doesn't look like yours

I'm jealous:firstplace:

 

[jScotD]

Is that an SG on the wall?

sorry saw it before the spyder..

thanks for the floorjack pictures though

I would post a picture of my garage.. one would fall down laughing or pass out from fright

scott