prius tire rotation; jacking location

lefat1 · 12-22-2007, 11:03 AM

where is a good jacking location point to raise both wheels off the ground to rotate front to rear?

Bear68 · 12-22-2007, 11:21 AM

Use the standard spots on the side, just behind the front wheel and just before the rear wheel. Look for the two notches in the pinch weld and place the jack stand there. It is completely safe to locate the actual jack a couple inches away in order to allow space for the stands.

SAFETY FIRST!!! ALWAYS USE JANKSTANDS!!!!

lefat1 · 12-22-2007, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bear68

Use the standard spots on the side, just behind the front wheel and just before the rear wheel. Look for the two notches in the pinch weld and place the jack stand there. It is completely safe to locate the actual jack a couple inches away in order to allow space for the stands.

SAFETY FIRST!!! ALWAYS USE JANKSTANDS!!!!

thats cool, but where do i place the jack b4 placing the stands, i used to place a jack midway between wheels, but in the olden days the chasis ran the length of the vehicle
oh, i reread ur post, i think i got it,,,ie: jack rear, place stand, remove jack, jack front place stand

Bear68 · 12-22-2007, 11:50 AM

Yep! You got it!! But actually, provided you don't have a lot of weight in the car, you could get away with jacking in the center of the car under the pinch weld right about where the two doors meet. Prii are light enough that you should have no problem rasing is there. Although I would recommend a block of wood or a rubber pad on the jack to protect against possible scratches that might lead to body rust down the road.

12-22-2007, 11:03 AM	#1
lefat1 Fat Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sunny S. Florida Posts: 927 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #6 Touring Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 5	prius tire rotation; jacking location where is a good jacking location point to raise both wheels off the ground to rotate front to rear?

12-22-2007, 11:21 AM	#2
Bear68 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Palm Beach, FLA Posts: 244 My Car: Package: Nominated 3 Times in 1 Post TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 5	Re: prius tire rotation; jacking location Use the standard spots on the side, just behind the front wheel and just before the rear wheel. Look for the two notches in the pinch weld and place the jack stand there. It is completely safe to locate the actual jack a couple inches away in order to allow space for the stands. SAFETY FIRST!!! ALWAYS USE JANKSTANDS!!!!

12-22-2007, 11:50 AM	#4
Bear68 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Palm Beach, FLA Posts: 244 My Car: Package: Nominated 3 Times in 1 Post TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 5	Re: prius tire rotation; jacking location Yep! You got it!! But actually, provided you don't have a lot of weight in the car, you could get away with jacking in the center of the car under the pinch weld right about where the two doors meet. Prii are light enough that you should have no problem rasing is there. Although I would recommend a block of wood or a rubber pad on the jack to protect against possible scratches that might lead to body rust down the road.