Jack points for 2004 Elantra

"Elantraowner" wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@i40g2000cwc.googlegroups.com:

Same place as with the original jack. On my 2004 Elantra the jack points are just behind the front wheels, under the driver's door, and just in front of the back wheels, under the passengers door.

Eric

Most replacement jacks have a flat plate which won't fit in the designated locations. The origional jack has a slot in the top.

"Elantraowner" wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@g10g2000cwb.googlegroups.com:

That is true, but the flat plate will lift the car right on the seam. When you try it you'll see that it actually feels more secure than the original jack. And the plate is not truly flat, it does have "teeth" around the it to keep the lift location from falling off.

Eric

If you're using a floor jack, jack the car up at the ends, not the sides. Use the pad behind the center tow hook at either end of he vehicle. Be sure to use jack stands to support the car after you jack it up. FWIW, I never jack up a car on the side, except in roadside emergencies.

Thanks Eric, I'll give this a try.