Hi,

I have a standard Focus MK2 1.6 TDCi 2010 Titanium and am trying to work out the best way to raise it (both front & back) using a standard car jack and axle stands.

I have consulted the owners manual and Haynes workshop book and they both say the right way is to raise the vehicle using the sills (front & back).

The only problem I have with this is that the part of the sill suggested for jacking is not long enough to get both the jack and axle stand in at the same time.

I would very much appreciate some advice on this.

Cheers,

Stophen.

I tend to put the axle stands under the subframe at the front, there's a large bolt towards the back where it's bolted to the chassis each side, that area should be strong enough.

Hi,

Thanks for getting back to me. I don't suppose you have any pictures / diagrams of these positions?

Cheers, Stophen.

would be better to buy trolley jack then you can raise it to the required height  to get axle stands under car

I found this

http://www.focushacks.com/mod/Jacking%3A_Raising_and_supporting_your_Focus

And this thread might be useful too

 

Hi,

Thanks for getting back to me.

I do own a trolley jack but am unsure about where to place it under the car apart from where the Ford and Haynes manual suggest.

Cheers,

Stophen.

 

Sorry, with the new forum systems I keep missing thread replies!

I'm afraid I don't have any pictures, and cant find any of the right area online either.  The jack goes on the jacking points, the stands just need to go under a solid part of the subframe, you'll see where the subframe bolts to car with large bolts, that's a good place to put the stands.