Safest way put car jack stands - 2004 Audi S4

Do you know where the lift points are on your vehicle? Your owners manual shows this info. Sometimes I try to put jack stands as close as possible to the jack. I can't see anything from here, so use your common sense, if it looks like the metal is going to bend where you placed the jack stand, it won't work.
There are safety issues working under a vehicle. Safety is your responsibility.

After you jack the vehicle up put your jack stands under the joint where the rear control arm hinges under the body. this link will show you where the jack goes. Kia Rio Lift And Support Points

The intent of a jack stand is to provide safe solid support for the vehicle while you are performing work on it. Going under a supported vehicle at any time can be dangerous.
- I was taught to place jack stands under a frame or unibody support point, and NEVER under a suspension component that could move independently from the frame.
- Block wheels that are in contact with the ground to prevent the vehicle from moving forwards or backwards.
THE PARKING BRAKE OR GEARSHIFT "P" ARE NOT ADEQUATE.
- LOWER THE VEHICLE SO THAT ITS WEIGHT IS GRADUALLY APPLIED TO THE JACK STAND.
- WITH THE JACK STILL IN PLACE, GENTLY NUDGE THE VEHICLE TO MAKE SURE THAT THE JACK STAND IS SECURELY HOLDING THE WEIGHT.
- When using jack stands, the vehicle should be on a level surface, and evenly supported by jack stands of the appropriate size for the load being supported.

Along with removing a fuel tank-- that is a
nasty, difficult job-- you may want to pay a
shop to do

place the trolley jack under the front cross member . (The big bit that connects the side frames under the sump). Lift as high as possible and place the jack stands under the chassis ( moulded rails ) where the sub-frame meets . Then place the trolley jack under the rear diff and lift as high as possible Place the jack stands under the chassis at the front of the springs or track rods By using these positions you will have the cabin securely jacked up with all the wheels free to remove or to work on. Before going under try rocking the vehicle hard to ensure that it will not move off the stands.

There are car ramps that give enough clearance to be able to remove tranny from beneath vehicle. Most jack stands are too short for same. in the past I have had to do this, and with car not moving, required jacking truck up jjust to get ramps in place under tires. not fun but possible.

Jack the car up, insert the jack stand and lower the car. Only put jack stands on one side of the car at a time.

While you may be able to get under the car while it is on the jack, unless you have it on wheel ramps it is a very good idea to place the car on stands. Not only is it safer, it is good practice.

THE SAFEST CHOICE IS THE 3 TON.. YOU COULD GO WITH THE 2 OR 2.5 TON, BUT WITH THE SIZE OF YOUR TRUCK YOU NEED THE 3 TON..REMEBER TO ALWAYS USE THE JACK STANDS..GOOD LUCK KEITH...

jack stands most times are placed under neath the axles however in your case the stands should be placed behind the front wheels on the spot where you whould place a regular jack if let's say you were changing a tire. if your working on the rear of the vehical you should put them under each side of rear axle.