this may sound really dumb, but where is the best place to put a jack to lift the rear of my monte? i put it on the sub-frame "rail" a few inches from where the fuel filter is and it caved in. i about pooped my pants when i went to put the jack stands underneath an noticed it all dented in. sometimes i jack fwd cars where the lower control arm meets the frame, but these cars don't seem to have a good place to jack up the rear.

 

Lmao @ pooping your pants, that really made me laugh. But I don't know dude, not sure if you can jack it up from the rear. You can always back the Monte up onto ramps, right? Same thing, but safer.

 

The body pinch weld or subframe is where I usually jack it. Most cars that I put on the lift at work are lifted from the pinch weld as well. In most cases you can't get the lift arms to the subframe in the rear, either a gas tank or somethings in the way

I can't believe the sub frame would have been damaged, unless it was rotted. Their usually very tough

 

i guess i need some ramps then

i'll post a pic to show what i'm talking about

 

How easily can you get under your car?

I use the spot between both back wheels to jack either the '03 or '06 Montes when I want both back wheels off the ground at the same time.

You'll see a spot in the middle that looks beefier and curves down towards the ground. That's where I place a 4x4 piece of wood. (i just typed weed) lol

Use the wood to help the floor jack cradle reach the car easier. Cause the exhaust is in the way.

 

X2 on what RJ said. I do the samething with the 4x4.