I always struggle to get my jack and axle stands into the jacking points behind the sills (the ones defined by the manual) - just not quite enough room.
I changed the front brakes at the weekend and when I brought it down of the jack there was some creaking and the rail behind the sill started to bend. I use a hockey puck with a slot cut in it which has served me well so far in keeping the rails straight. Never had an issue on the old Mk3 either.
So, besides these points, are there any other places that I can use for the stands once I have it jacked up? Front / rear sub frame perhaps?
There is a lot of plastic under the car and that narrows down the options somewhat...
I changed the front brakes at the weekend and when I brought it down of the jack there was some creaking and the rail behind the sill started to bend. I use a hockey puck with a slot cut in it which has served me well so far in keeping the rails straight. Never had an issue on the old Mk3 either.
So, besides these points, are there any other places that I can use for the stands once I have it jacked up? Front / rear sub frame perhaps?
There is a lot of plastic under the car and that narrows down the options somewhat...