Are Jack Points Needed?

[vwcanuck]

My '68 has enough rust in all four jack points that I either want to replace or remove them. I will never use the factory jack so my question is ... are the jack points integral to the structure of the chassis in any way?

 

[Clem]

No, and most people use the beam or torsion housing to jack up using a trolley jack .... but, when you come to sell, it will obviously not have been repaired correctly, and will affect the price etc etc

 

[vwcanuck]

Thanks Clem

 

[vwcanuck]

Thanks monkiboy.

 

[Whistler]

Have you also checked the rear outriggers? I thought mine were ok until I poked them with a screwdriver...

 

[vwcanuck]

Good point Whistler. Yes I checked them all thanks ... all are nice and solid except the front left driver's side which is rotten through and will get replaced. They look like a bugger to replace so I'm glad 5 of 6 are good.

 

[Alex VW Heritage]

I'd recommend using the autocraft panels we sell rathe than any other quality as they are a much better quality and fit, they do a combined outrigger and jacking point for each corner which is correct too. :mrgreen:

 

[vwcanuck]

Thanks Alex. I will try to find those here in Canada.