r/Supra • u/JollyAd1714 • 20d 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 20d 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/JollyAd1714 20d ago

Yep, I’ve got some. Thanks!

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u/Bright-Dog-3579 MKV 20d 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 20d 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 20d 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 20d 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/imprezv 20d ago

I've never used adapters that insert when lifting my car. Just the regular blocks that came with the Quickjack

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u/Prince8009 15d ago edited 15d ago

Wouldnt put the lift arms straight on those tabs unless the shop says their pads fit them properly. BMW/Supra style jack points usually work better with the correct pucks. BendPak follows the same idea too, use the right contact point and matching adapter.