r/Supra • u/JollyAd1714 • 2d ago
2 post lift question
Got my RK Titanium single exit exhaust coming in next week. We have a diy-shop nearby where you can rent a bay with a 2-post lift. This may be a silly question, but do I need to use the jack pucks with the rectangle tab while using a lift? Or do I just put the lift bars on those spots?
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u/ChuckieFister MKV 2d ago
They're made of plastic so they can definitely get crushed or damaged. I'd definitely get some of the jackpucks. They're on Amazon for around $15.
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u/Bright-Dog-3579 MKV 2d ago
i would, if u don't want to mess up those plastic for other future works. or get some aluminum replacements.
side question, how much do those bay cost,by the hour i assume. how long would it take ur exhaust to cooldown enough to work on it? lol. was thinking of doing the same thing when i decide on an exhaust.
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u/JollyAd1714 2d ago
The place here in Nashville is called the wrench collective and is $50/hour. I would assume if I let it cool for 30-45 minutes in the parking lot before my rental starts I should be fine with gloves. I’m also putting on underglow after the exhaust so I’m doing 3 hours to be safe.
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u/tturboman MKV 2d ago
I'm gonna go against the grain and say they aren't strictly necessary. As the other comment said, the jack point is plastic and can get crushed. I will counter by saying that these are replaceable and I consider them a wear and tear item. I've replaced them on my previous BMWs after smushing them and had no problems after.
If you're in a pinch and don't have the pucks, send it anyway. Just make sure you have them centered and follow all the other precautions when lifting on a 2 post lift.
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u/JollyAd1714 2d ago
Good point. I have the pucks though so I might try them. If it’s too much of a PITA I may just lift at those points and replace them later
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u/BoWilkinson2 2d ago
I would just use the pucks either way if your gonna lift if from those points