Newby needs info re: jack stands

[CJK '73 240z]

Hi All,I recently bought a '73 240z in need of many repairs... I would like to get it up on jack stands.* My question is - What is the best way (the steps) to jack up the car onto jack stands on all four corners.* What end/side do you start with and where do you end?* Just as importantly... where do you place the jack stands.* This appeares to be a very "well discussed" issue on this and other forums.* There are no really clear photos, pictures or diagrams that I have found showing the exact points of support under the car.* I'm just a new guy with a million questions... and I don't want to get squished under my car before I get a chance to drive it!:nervous:THANKS!!!

[DatsunZsRule]

Well it doesn't really matter which end you lift first. The main thing is knowing where the lifting points are and getting the jack stands in the correct spot

To lift the front with the floor jack, lift on the front cross member. To lift at the rear, lift on the differential. (I'm fussy and use old towels on my jack pad to prevent scraping )

For the Jack Stands, they go on the frame rails. The Factory manual shows all this which I recommend you get one for your Z. Hopfully your frame rails are solid though and not rusted out :paranoid: If they are, then a new spot will have to be used. where exactly I'm not sure.

Here is a couple photos of mine with the front end up in the air when I did my Ball Joints and Tie Rod Ends last year if this helps at all.

[mally002]

Regarding the differential, it is ok to lift right on the diff? I never have in fear of damage, but you guys are lifting there on a regular basis.

Good post CJK, as I was never quite sure of this either.

[m4xwellmurd3r]

i don't lift mine from the diff simply because my bushings/mounts are extremely worn out. I tend to jack it from the frame rails since mine are totally solid (not sure if this is a bad thing though)

[bigoak]

OMG....there's a disembodied leg under that car...that's not the right thing to use for a jack!!!!!!!!!!!

[DatsunZsRule]

OMG....there's a disembodied leg under that car...that's not the right thing to use for a jack!!!!!!!!!!!

Yeah, thats just me laying on the creeper taking the finishing photo after I got her all put back togeather.