When doing home wheel / suspension / brake projects, I have easily located the lifting "block" on the frame.
However, where is the proper location for setting a jack stand underneath while lifting on the "block"?
Are there available jack pads to install on the unibody / frame?

- Erik

 

Erik, I've had my Mini for just a month and have been wondering the same thing! Thanks for posting the question - now there are 2 of us wanting to know.

 

They way it is done is to not use the jack points to get the car up. People use a board in the center to spread the weight, then when it is up, they use the jack points for the stands.

There are threads, even some with photos about the method.

 

I found [several] those, and to be honest, was blown away that that's the "best solution" that's been presented.
My cheaper VW has seperate jacking and support points so you can lift each corner / side without damaging sideskirts or trim.

Please, PLEASE say there's a better way.

- Erik

 

Nope. I think that is your best technique. New cars are not designed to be DIY friendly.

 

resurrection award ... previous post is from 2010

 

It does make you wonder about the outcome though, doesn't it. BlimeyCabrio's blog page on 'How a stud lifts a MINI' should be required reading.

 

ModMini has a good video on jacking up the car with a 2x4. MINI is stiff enough that you can lift the entire side up and put both your stands in place.

Least of my worries is jacking the car up. The bigger PIA is working on car while sitting crosslegged on the floor or on your back trying to move you hand around when your shoulder is not double jointed.