Jacking up the MSP

[instylz]

I am purchasing Kartboy bushings and also new jacks from Sears and I would like to know what type of jacks to buy. Also where is the best point to jack this car up without messing anything up. Thanks :)

[t3ase]

Look under the car behind the side skirts and you'll see a small ridge. It looks like it couldn't handle much weight since it's so thin, but that's the place to jack it up at.

As far as jacks, just think in the future. If you plan on lowering your car a bit more, you may want a short one that'll fit under the slammed car. However, if you're keeping stock, just about any jack will work.

[t3ase]

BY the way, let me know how the bushings improve the stock shifting. SpicyMSP told me someone there had installed some and she didn't like the stiffness, but I've also heard it made it a lot better.. I'd like your opinion on it. If you need any help, msg me on AIM.

[instylz]

Thanks a lot t3ase. I'll see if I can have prospeed (Jim) chime in on this thread as he has it installed. I did not actually drive his car but I was able to feel the stiffness in his shiftknob and it felt a lot better. :) I think I'm also going to change the Transmission fluid as well.

[vodapas77]

Better points to jack from are in front and back. In the center of the rear suspension support (center of the car there is a little box welded on there. That is where you jack from. Then put the stands on the side where t3ase pointed out. In the front it is the same. there is a jack point at the front of the chassis right after all the plastic bs ends.

[ping]

You can also use a jack pad (or 2x6) and jack under the "frame rails" on either side, just behind the front wheel and maybe 8-12" in from the rocker. (check the owners manual also...)

[TurboMan]

I looked underneath the front of the car, are you talking about the half sphere like shape right before the downpipe? is that where you're supposed to jack it up?

[vodapas77]

Yup, that' where I jack it up from.