Both times I have jacked my car to change the oil, the only place I have felt comfortable (and had room for) placing my floor jack was under the K-member.
The first time, I was shocked to see that I had actually warped the central piece of steel just a bit around the four points of contact on my floor jack.
The next time, I tried to put a piece of wood between the floor jack and the K-member, but nothing thick enough to do anything will fit, even with the floor jack at its lowest position.
The "damage" looks purely cosmetic to my uneducated eye, and could be missed if you didn't look closely. However, I've looked around for someplace else under there to try and jack from, and there is no place else that inspires confidence.
Should I be concerned about the K-member, and can someone suggest a better front jacking point? Will our cars go up a standard set of ramps without hitting the flaps in the front? I'll invest in a pair if so.
Thanks!
Joe
The first time, I was shocked to see that I had actually warped the central piece of steel just a bit around the four points of contact on my floor jack.
The next time, I tried to put a piece of wood between the floor jack and the K-member, but nothing thick enough to do anything will fit, even with the floor jack at its lowest position.
The "damage" looks purely cosmetic to my uneducated eye, and could be missed if you didn't look closely. However, I've looked around for someplace else under there to try and jack from, and there is no place else that inspires confidence.
Should I be concerned about the K-member, and can someone suggest a better front jacking point? Will our cars go up a standard set of ramps without hitting the flaps in the front? I'll invest in a pair if so.
Thanks!
Joe