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where to put a jack?   Printable Version Volkswagen Forums >> VW MODELS >> Volkswagen Golf >> where to put a jack? Page: [1] Login Message << Older Topic   Newer Topic >> where to put a jack? - 3/21/2008 7:49:03 AM    wearyourtruth   Posts: 10 Joined: 8/11/2006 Status: offline so i sadly got a flat on my 01 Golf GTi. this is the first flat i've gotten and when i bought the car it didn't have a manual. can anyone explain to me or have a pic of where to put the jack? the car is in my parking spot so it's no big hurry but i'd like to take care of it this weekend and i don't want to f anything up. it's the rear driver's tire btw. thanks! _____________________________ -Tim- 01 GTi Post #: 1 RE: where to put a jack? - 3/21/2008 7:55:36 AM    bagel Posts: 1027 Joined: 8/16/2005 Status: offline You usually put the jack on the jack points, which are flat spots right behind the front tires, and in front of the back tires.  Also, there's pinch welds you can jack it up on too. _____________________________ '00 Jetta VR6 GLS 12V 2.8L Magnaflow Exhaust Custom Cold Air Intake Eurosport Underdrive Pulley GIAC Chip Diamond Mesh Grill--Front Smoked Euro Tail Lights 18" ADR Rims On Toyo Proxes Pioneer Deck, 2400W Rockford AMP, 2-12" Alpine Type (in reply to wearyourtruth) Post #: 2 RE: where to put a jack? - 3/21/2008 9:22:47 AM    wearyourtruth   Posts: 10 Joined: 8/11/2006 Status: offline yeah i guess i just want to make sure i know where the jack points are, i screwed up my grand prix a little (my first car) by putting the jack in the wrong place. p.s. what are pinch welds? (in reply to bagel) Post #: 3 RE: where to put a jack? - 3/21/2008 10:47:42 PM    bagel Posts: 1027 Joined: 8/16/2005 Status: offline look under the car....pinch welds would be the thick body lining along the frame.  Most tire places will place their jacks there for R&I tires.  As soon as you see it, you'll know what I'm talkiong about. _____________________________ '00 Jetta VR6 GLS 12V 2.8L Magnaflow Exhaust Custom Cold Air Intake Eurosport Underdrive Pulley GIAC Chip Diamond Mesh Grill--Front Smoked Euro Tail Lights 18" ADR Rims On Toyo Proxes Pioneer Deck, 2400W Rockford AMP, 2-12" Alpine Type (in reply to wearyourtruth) Post #: 4 Login OR Register now to post a reply to this forum topic. Page:   [1]   Volkswagen Forums >> VW MODELS >> Volkswagen Golf Jump to: Select a ForumAll Forums---------------------- [GENERAL Volkswagen Forums] - - New Member Area - - Off Topic - - Sights N Sounds - - Concept & Rumor Mill - - General Tech [VW MODELS] - - Volkswagen Cabrio - - Volkswagen Golf - - Volkswagen Jetta - - Volkswagen Passat - - Volkswagen GTi / TDi - - Volkswagen Beetle - - Volkswagen Phaeton - - Volkswagen Touareg - - Other Volkswagen Models [SHOW TIME] - - Interior - - Audio/Visual Electronics - - Exterior - - Detailing [BRAND REVIEW] - - Intake, Header and Exhaust - - Nitrous, Super Chargers, & Turbos - - Suspension [RACING] - - Street/Strip - - Professional Racing [VOLKSWAGEN CLASSIFIEDS] - - PRIVATE For Sale / Trade Classifieds - - Private 'Wanted' Classifieds - - Member Group And Special Buys [OTHER FORUMS] - - VWF Help & Suggestion Center - - Testing Area

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