Reinforce Jack points?

[Morgan]

I change my tires often and with a regular 2 ton garage jack and jack stands but the metal rail on the underbody is starting to bend. Is anyone else having this problem?

I have considered welding in some reinforcement along the rail or maybe getting rubber pads for the jack, but if its just me then maybe I'll take it to the dealer and complain. I know cheap car, cheap materials but just throwing it out there...

[KCALB SIRAY]

I use 3/4 pine plywood between any of jack stands and jack. It absorbs the pressure and does not damage the frame.

[Morgan]

Considering welding in some reinforcements... I'll keep this thread updated, but school is busy this time of year so possibly over thanksgiving or winter break I can get something done - thanks!

[SilverGlow]

Originally Posted by Morgan

Considering welding in some reinforcements... I'll keep this thread updated, but school is busy this time of year so possibly over thanksgiving or winter break I can get something done - thanks!

Sorry but that's a rediculous idea....I've had my 2007 for nearly two years, and I use s 2-ton jack too...just make sure the split metal on the jack are worked over the body seam designated for jacking up the car. My seams are not bent, and are in perfect condition, and I rotate my tires every 5,000 miles...presently I have 44,000 miles, and still no issues. Welding on or near body parts can change the temperance of the metal, and remove the integrity that the factory wants for those parts....in addition, doing this could void your warranty....just be more careful about how you place the jack under the car and you too will have no worries....

[Morgan]

Originally Posted by SilverGlow

Sorry but that's a rediculous idea....I've had my 2007 for nearly two years, and I use s 2-ton jack too...just make sure the split metal on the jack are worked over the body seam designated for jacking up the car. My seams are not bent, and are in perfect condition, and I rotate my tires every 5,000 miles...presently I have 44,000 miles, and still no issues. Welding on or near body parts can change the temperance of the metal, and remove the integrity that the factory wants for those parts....in addition, doing this could void your warranty....just be more careful about how you place the jack under the car and you too will have no worries....

I lif the car almost every weekend, tires, oil changes, positions for rear mount... Almost to the point where I can just about visualize the under body more than I can the actual body, I'll try and post some pictures of what I'm talking about -

As for the link, http://rmgsupply.com/products/RUBBER...1-1233-52.html



maybe not that exact item but something similar, the military base I used to go to had these rubber pads on the ends of their jacks sort of like these

[CB900F2]

Try this...Take a hockey puck, and on a table saw, and cut a grove down the middle.. works great!..

I use it for the jack and also with jack stands.. For the jack stand, you will need the flat top style, not axle stands..

Originally Posted by Morgan

I change my tires often and with a regular 2 ton garage jack and jack stands but the metal rail on the underbody is starting to bend. Is anyone else having this problem?

I have considered welding in some reinforcement along the rail or maybe getting rubber pads for the jack, but if its just me then maybe I'll take it to the dealer and complain. I know cheap car, cheap materials but just throwing it out there...

[MUSKOKA800]

Originally Posted by CB900F2

Try this...Take a hockey puck, and on a table saw, and cut a grove down the middle.. works great!..

I use it for the jack and also with jack stands.. For the jack stand, you will need the flat top style, not axle stands..

Great idea with the puck. Leave it to a Canuck!
Off to my basement to dig one out...

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by kurokoma-kun

hockey puck!!! sweet idea

you can probably buy these at any convenience store in toronto... but i may have to mail order

about those central jack points... i may be mistaken but i don't think my 07 has the rear point. on the front one i can't get the floor jack under my lowered car to access that point, unless i first drive up on a board or something.

I am going to buy a new floor jack, as my current one won't fit under my Yaris either. I have problems at both ends of the spectrum - The yaris is too low and My Xterra needs two chunks of 4x4 to get it off the ground. I am looking at an Arcan one that will go from 3 1/2" to 21 3/8", which would work for both of my vehicles.



http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...5429_200345429

[nemelek]

Great Idea

[CTScott]

Are these jack point new to the 09? This is from my owners manual:

[Morgan]

The hockey puck is awesome, would have never thought of that...

for some reason something like this being bolted in each of the jack points came to mind earlier.

[CB900F2]

Your link does not seem to be working.. Can you try again?

thanks

Originally Posted by Morgan

The hockey puck is awesome, would have never thought of that...

for some reason something like this being bolted in each of the jack points came to mind earlier.

[thebarber]

i just use a piece of leftover 2x4 i have kicking around my garage...disperses the load evenly enough...

[ChinoCharles]

Yes, the 2006+ Yaris LB has central jack points, front and rear. If you're lowered, good luck getting to them. If not, you're golden.

[pinoypizzaboy]

how do you guys jack it when its lowered?

[thepoche]

Originally Posted by pinoypizzaboy

how do you guys jack it when its lowered?

I just drive on 2x6 blocks. This lift you an extra 2"

[Reddog99]

The hockey puck idea is great, but there aren't many of those just laying around here in southern California. I use a 4" long piece of 2x4 with the same slot cut in it. It doesn't look nearly as trick, but the material is readily available.

Those central lift points are on my '08, too.

[guyver408]

Good thread folks - please help clarify a few points. For reference, I have a 2009 Yaris hatchback w/no modifications & standard tires.

I purchased a scissor jack (15" fully extended) since the OEM one seems flimsy.

The front Jack point shown in the manual & in this thread is unreachable & I dont see how anyone can reach it esp on a freeway with a flat. The rear jack point I could not even clear the tires off the ground at full 15" extension.

I'd like to try the side rails everyone is speaking of (for service & even flat tire repair). Can someone take a photo or show in diagram approximate location. The seams folks are speaking about seem very flimsy & I'm concerned are not strong enough (I have a hockey puck ready to go).

I've found alternate frame locations, but am concerned they may not be strong enough.

Has anyone tried the OEM jack on the rear & do their tires clear the floor?