I think I jacked my car up by the steering rack - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

Natty · 11-21-2002, 09:42 PM

Now that I think about it, I have no idea what a cross member is. When I jacked up my car, I picked a black beam that two boots (tie rods?) connect to. Could this have been my steering rack?
Also, if I did use the cross member, could it be damaged or bent?
Jeff

AKADriver · 11-21-2002, 09:57 PM

Yep, that was your steering rack <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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The crossmember just in front of the steering rack is the correct jack point, it's designed to support the weight of the car.

Natty · 11-21-2002, 10:42 PM

So, technically speaking, the steering rack was positioned so I could have gotten a jack in there?
Damnit.
That is what I get for thinking I'm a mechanic <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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Jeff

11-21-2002, 09:42 PM	#1
Natty Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 944 Trader Rating: (0)	Now that I think about it, I have no idea what a cross member is. When I jacked up my car, I picked a black beam that two boots (tie rods?) connect to. Could this have been my steering rack? Also, if I did use the cross member, could it be damaged or bent? Jeff __________________ 1991 White 240sx Fastback LE, rusty spoiler, weak driveshaft, exhaust rattle.... Rattles are just your cars way of saying 'I love you.'

11-21-2002, 09:57 PM	#2
AKADriver Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: McLean, VA Age: 28 Posts: 3,098 Trader Rating: (0)	Yep, that was your steering rack <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> The crossmember just in front of the steering rack is the correct jack point, it's designed to support the weight of the car. __________________ 2000 Miata When changing your brake fluid, remember to dispose of any excess fluid properly. It might be inconvenient, but there's no excuse for not drinking it all.

11-21-2002, 10:42 PM	#3
Natty Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 944 Trader Rating: (0)	So, technically speaking, the steering rack was positioned so I could have gotten a jack in there? Damnit. That is what I get for thinking I'm a mechanic <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> Jeff __________________ 1991 White 240sx Fastback LE, rusty spoiler, weak driveshaft, exhaust rattle.... Rattles are just your cars way of saying 'I love you.'

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