@@Stom-Troop weirdly I still like saying "350zee" lol rolls off the tongue better. Same with "ZeeL1" for ZL1 Camaro. Prob just used to hearing Americans saying it that way in media tbh lol.
Looks like I need to make a new video. I have the Nismo diff cover and you are supposed to jack it up from the fins, they will not break. Interesting, I never put my jack stands on the unibody frame, I always put mine under the rocker panels and you have the stands turned the wrong way. When you turn them that way, yes you do need the rubber covers.
My first car was a 240sx, an s13. I had that before the G35. The 240sx was used when I bought it. Where am I going with this? The person who had it before me would jack the car up on the unibody part, same area you are, but he was lifting the car 1 side at a time. Unlike you who are doing it in the middle upfront and the back, which is better, I agree. I always jack up from the rocker panels and here is why. The 240sx was in Ohio, so it saw snow and salt. From the previous owner, they had smashed in the area of the unidbody by lifting it there with no rubber pad. Rust started. Then it got so bad, it was coming up through the floor. I had to have my whole unibody cut out and re-welded. Plus it is harder to get the the unibody part of the car anyway than the rocker panels. I"m looking at the service manual now. I do not think you are supposed to jack on the unibody part and I'm correct. It shows the rocker panels as jack points, the diff and in the center in the front. You are not supposed to jack up on the unibody frame. Maybe holding it with jackstands is ok, but I have never done it. 12 years of jacking up my G too, I've never touched the unibody frame with jackstands or a jack. I did my clutch on my back too.
I want to use the pinch seem but I'm still trying to find the jack adapters the manual suggests to use. My current jack stands stick out too much on the sides and will be in the floor before it touches the pinch seem. I've also see crazy jack stands on Jay Leno's garage that I would totally use. www.pinterest.com/pin/619033911252017638/
Again, like I said you have the jack stands turned the wrong direction. All you need is a rubber pad on the jack, to jack up on the pinch seam. You do not need rubber pads on the jack stands, if you use them the correct way. I made a proper video on how to jack up your car correctly, if you want to see. I referenced you in the video.
I can't find the exact one that I bought, but if you search for pinch weld jack adapters on amazon they're pretty much all just a hockey puck with a groove in it. I have some that are made of polyurethane, but the rubber ones seem ok too. I normally use the adapter just to raise the car up and then place my jack stand underneath. The adapters that I got were also a little bit too short to fully envelop the pinch seam, but the weight of the car on the adapter mold it enough so that it fits. The polyurethane seems malleable enough to bend under stress, but not break.
Ohhhh I know what you're talking about. I'm still trying to find something to go on the pinch seam and use a jack stand with it. I would use the pinch seam more if I could do that because that's what it's designed for. Try using the jack point at the front of the car and let me know how it goes. I recheck several times when I lift from there to make sure I'm not on something else.
@@AnthonyJ350 I cut some wood, works really well but I have jack stands with full flat top (little bends up in the end but I can fit a 2x4 in it no prob) and cut a little divot for the rail and boom, it's good be careful where you set it though because the rocker panel bit that hangs over the underside to hold on ends right around the pinch weld jack/stand point so if you put the wood/puck/amazon adapter/supersweet Kent More SPX SST No. LM4519-0000 (seriously if you find that lemme know that would be so cool to have) then you just be careful bc I think we could smush the sideskirt rocker panel bit too much
Hey bro I'm having trouble with low ground clearence. I'm running 235/45R17 in front and 225/50R17 rear ( they came stock maybe) what would u recommend? I want highest possible ground clearence( i know i'll get lower performance/ power) without damaging/replacing anything. Thankyou
This is the setup I run with stock height suspension. It has a very small wheel gap and I can go on the ferry (ramp is very aggressive) and don't have to think. On my old exhaust setup it still put down 279 wheel horsepower. th-cam.com/video/x9XLGAojw6w/w-d-xo.html
@@AnthonyJ350 I do wish you guys were using the more wide and having holes/pins jack stands I don't like those skinny claws or that ratcheting system of locking in they always scare me your cushion things are nice though, and I'd rather see you do it the way you do in this vid and not like motordyne with that sideways thing, also scary to me to be only holding the rig up on one side of that frame rail good work sir!
@@JohnHighmerSmith Thanks for watching! I totally agree that we are in need of a jack stand upgrade. I'm going to get the ones specifically for the pinch seam. I totally know what you mean about the Motordyne guy, he came after me (several videos...) saying the way we prop of vehicles is completely wrong and the side ways jack stand is the best way.... I hope no one gets injured from doing it that way. The good news is, I'll be debuting the beginning of our custom house build which will have a 1200 sq ft shop and a 4 point hoist to do videos! Much safer to take on projects.
@@AnthonyJ350 absolutely finally got my battery back in and i appreciate the help and support , she’s going on jackstands this week after the crash on Christmas !! You are one of the main reasons this car is getting back up and going
Would you recommend jacking and working on one end at a time or getting the car jacked all the way up? A little nervous about the jack slipping off the diff. Need to change my shocks all around and haven't jacked a car before. A little nervous about hurting my car or myself
You can do the front end, then the back end separately. Make sure the ground is level and secure the wheels. When the back end is up nothing is preventing the front wheel from rolling but your blocks. Also put a wheel under the car for extra cribbing. I would have some experienced with you to help you out and supervise.
Out of curiosity what rear diff bushing are you running? How's the NVH? I'm looking at replacing mine and undertaking some stage 1 mods as per your recommendations
I run Energy Suspension's polyuerthane bushing. Didn't notice anymore harshness, but the vehicle just felt better when applying power and during hard shifts. The transmission mount you'll notice more vibration until it breaks in.
You can get them here rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2FProthane-19-1412-Urethane-Jack-Stand-Pad%2F333875226141%3Fepid%3D3017022999%26_trkparms%3Dispr%253D1%26hash%3Ditem4dbc83a61d%3Ag%3ADp8AAOSwKflgF55x%26amdata%3Denc%253AAQAFAAACgBaobrjLl8XobRIiIML1V4Imu%25252Fn%25252BzU5L90Z278x5ickkCrLl8erj3ATP5raQxjc%25252F%25252BwnOaxg3cNUblvWHezM6ZajPA%25252BI%25252F%25252FLV%25252BdlNfdhgfx%25252FA%25252B%25252B7jwEkg3SGJCeVilC9VB53MAdhzgC6lHiW6%25252FIacm6vUKZ3g%25252FuSasN8GRIZfMXXJao4%25252Bte1g6FqfgVweArld7qV%25252FuuSPXQNpbXSv1XEvvfEFzWT8jq4cDpvZ9UIcfxCxNGFTElYH9szycLpR4kKUNH4eDUvUoQ353U62sNYYtcqvYRCBl%25252FjHGswCaqQ%25252BDg6mgqjWsypbuFPcTU3pjQBMaz8ksxrMpKtjSA2aDazLg%25252BdpBoprMGW8Oj62HCE0el3I662lo2g9VzufSNPU2aN9MAq0AdZE1l2kMYfq2OsV6dRyvxAbqf%25252FYFjds4iXzhdsSSLhyY2i%25252FmHbuMUuT%25252BUia4RGB3hrtq7FgcwAj5lXAUOTp%25252BEzKhI8ofsSq0rKAWjfsfNROKhSa2G4fBoP7Bq%25252FvLAnhPZIaXHnLkM6leBZsmQ3n3UTIw1EKGCF%25252FcdL7dH%25252BJSsGDW9UXHBnWByzp%25252F%25252Bqdh4jDyS5BenMJrcpsu77jCX91gUjJgsvVvyX8a1mKXJKIB2rQ1h6SxlrXv4RZC8xWhFX7MB2hmyZ9DW9a25UZWwVv%25252FXWqh054Oip9EKUHSB4X4qWzIfG3K1KyDBwR%25252FjQAYHrqXToa6dhn58dYlOogtHwlOdKvhPQNVpmUsUvcgSMYnlmup3vAxnRlj7Cctp1dcKCMRLHdtunH9uetnA3gcG0qIUe84ecf3A78158qXe8NgjoKaU08h%25252FxhEYZKjnu%25252BCbHxHNNTTGsxdH7gt%25252B5ky4AM%25253D%257Ccksum%253A333875226141fb8b256bce984121b14b7e12f3b594e4%257Campid%253APL_CLK%257Cclp%253A2334524&campid=5337982243&toolid=10001&customid=
I use pucks, I did cut a small channel in them for the pinch seam to sit in... I also use a third on the Jack, probably not necessary, but a bit softer on the car. Especially on the front Jack point, it sits slightly shy of the bracing and the bracing tends to sit on the edges of the Jack platform without the puck
You literally didn’t show where to put it on the front. You used mechanic lingo throughout the whole video without explaining shit about shit except for why you use polyurethane pads.
You'll get by further in life if you just ask nicely. If it sounds like you're whining when you type, you probably whine when you talk without realizing it.
How do you service the brakes or any suspension components if you use ramps all the time? Unless you're just doing oil changes, the wheels have to come off to work on the car.
@@AnthonyJ350 You are right... pretty tough to work on brakes if you are on ramps. I was focused on my front of motor issue. Working the tensioner pulleys from underneath, the ramps are a good option. .. my bad
also you have to lift pretty high to get ramps all the way under unless tiny ramps...my ramps put the wheels up like 10" off the ground, and that's in the little dip, tires probably would have to clear a full foot to get the current ramps I have underneath
Hey Anthony: long time viewer, first time commenter. This video made me subscribe to your channel! Love the tips and content on the 350z.
Thanks for watching and I'm glad you like the tips. But what took so long to subscribe?
Trying to do as much maintenance on my own as possible- thanks for this video, super helpful.
J P Glad it helped!
Number one video on lifting the 370! 🔥🔥🔥
Thank you for watching!
One word---GODSEND. THANK YOU.
Glad the video helped!
I can Jack myself
Well that's good to know.
You're what's wrong with the internet, your parents failed.
I got thrown off when you said Z instead of Zed. And I'm from the U.S. I'm a disgrace to my country. LOL
Ya I've been mixing up my pronunciation last few videos. That way I piss off all the regions equally ;)
Zed is correct way to pronounce for us candians. Lol
@@Stom-Troop weirdly I still like saying "350zee" lol rolls off the tongue better. Same with "ZeeL1" for ZL1 Camaro. Prob just used to hearing Americans saying it that way in media tbh lol.
This makes my oil service so much easier to do
Glad it helped!
Get Rhino ramps, reverse in your driveway then pull forward onto your ramps. Oil change in 15 minutes
Looks like I need to make a new video. I have the Nismo diff cover and you are supposed to jack it up from the fins, they will not break. Interesting, I never put my jack stands on the unibody frame, I always put mine under the rocker panels and you have the stands turned the wrong way. When you turn them that way, yes you do need the rubber covers.
Motordyne G35 Ya I like them side ways there because it cups the frame rails. I just feel it is less likely to dent those rails that way.
I should say, still a great video. Just a couple things I do differently.
My first car was a 240sx, an s13. I had that before the G35. The 240sx was used when I bought it. Where am I going with this? The person who had it before me would jack the car up on the unibody part, same area you are, but he was lifting the car 1 side at a time. Unlike you who are doing it in the middle upfront and the back, which is better, I agree.
I always jack up from the rocker panels and here is why. The 240sx was in Ohio, so it saw snow and salt. From the previous owner, they had smashed in the area of the unidbody by lifting it there with no rubber pad. Rust started. Then it got so bad, it was coming up through the floor. I had to have my whole unibody cut out and re-welded. Plus it is harder to get the the unibody part of the car anyway than the rocker panels.
I"m looking at the service manual now. I do not think you are supposed to jack on the unibody part and I'm correct. It shows the rocker panels as jack points, the diff and in the center in the front. You are not supposed to jack up on the unibody frame. Maybe holding it with jackstands is ok, but I have never done it. 12 years of jacking up my G too, I've never touched the unibody frame with jackstands or a jack. I did my clutch on my back too.
I want to use the pinch seem but I'm still trying to find the jack adapters the manual suggests to use. My current jack stands stick out too much on the sides and will be in the floor before it touches the pinch seem. I've also see crazy jack stands on Jay Leno's garage that I would totally use. www.pinterest.com/pin/619033911252017638/
Again, like I said you have the jack stands turned the wrong direction. All you need is a rubber pad on the jack, to jack up on the pinch seam. You do not need rubber pads on the jack stands, if you use them the correct way. I made a proper video on how to jack up your car correctly, if you want to see. I referenced you in the video.
Very thorough video, thanks for the tips!
Thanks for watching!
I just use some cheap pinch weld adapters that I got from amazon. Totally didn't know about that front center jack point lol.
Ian Alonso Do they work well? Can you send me the link because there are times I have to use the pinch seam.
I can't find the exact one that I bought, but if you search for pinch weld jack adapters on amazon they're pretty much all just a hockey puck with a groove in it. I have some that are made of polyurethane, but the rubber ones seem ok too. I normally use the adapter just to raise the car up and then place my jack stand underneath. The adapters that I got were also a little bit too short to fully envelop the pinch seam, but the weight of the car on the adapter mold it enough so that it fits. The polyurethane seems malleable enough to bend under stress, but not break.
Ohhhh I know what you're talking about. I'm still trying to find something to go on the pinch seam and use a jack stand with it. I would use the pinch seam more if I could do that because that's what it's designed for. Try using the jack point at the front of the car and let me know how it goes. I recheck several times when I lift from there to make sure I'm not on something else.
@@AnthonyJ350 I cut some wood, works really well but I have jack stands with full flat top (little bends up in the end but I can fit a 2x4 in it no prob) and cut a little divot for the rail and boom, it's good
be careful where you set it though because the rocker panel bit that hangs over the underside to hold on ends right around the pinch weld jack/stand point so if you put the wood/puck/amazon adapter/supersweet Kent More SPX SST No. LM4519-0000 (seriously if you find that lemme know that would be so cool to have) then you just be careful bc I think we could smush the sideskirt rocker panel bit too much
Hey bro I'm having trouble with low ground clearence. I'm running 235/45R17 in front and 225/50R17 rear ( they came stock maybe) what would u recommend? I want highest possible ground clearence( i know i'll get lower performance/ power) without damaging/replacing anything. Thankyou
This is the setup I run with stock height suspension. It has a very small wheel gap and I can go on the ferry (ramp is very aggressive) and don't have to think. On my old exhaust setup it still put down 279 wheel horsepower.
th-cam.com/video/x9XLGAojw6w/w-d-xo.html
What's the best way to lift all four sides on jack stands? Any particular steps to follow or which sides to begin with ?
I lift the front up, then the rear. Perform on level ground.
@@AnthonyJ350 cheers
OMG i needed this vid lmao. Always had problem jacking it up!
joul the babou How were you lifting it before?
One corner at the time and i placed the jackstands at the pinch welds which destroyed it :(
I'm gonna use hockey pucks on my jack see how that works
You need these th-cam.com/video/lzN9LluqgrY/w-d-xo.html
@@AnthonyJ350 I do wish you guys were using the more wide and having holes/pins jack stands
I don't like those skinny claws or that ratcheting system of locking in
they always scare me
your cushion things are nice though, and I'd rather see you do it the way you do in this vid and not like motordyne with that sideways thing, also scary to me to be only holding the rig up on one side of that frame rail
good work sir!
@@JohnHighmerSmith Thanks for watching! I totally agree that we are in need of a jack stand upgrade. I'm going to get the ones specifically for the pinch seam. I totally know what you mean about the Motordyne guy, he came after me (several videos...) saying the way we prop of vehicles is completely wrong and the side ways jack stand is the best way.... I hope no one gets injured from doing it that way.
The good news is, I'll be debuting the beginning of our custom house build which will have a 1200 sq ft shop and a 4 point hoist to do videos! Much safer to take on projects.
oh word , you think my 350z can move , hilarious 😭😂😂
Thanks for watching.
@@AnthonyJ350 absolutely finally got my battery back in and i appreciate the help and support , she’s going on jackstands this week after the crash on Christmas !! You are one of the main reasons this car is getting back up and going
@@FraudVoze That's so awesome to hear the video are helping you!
hey man! Could I use a scissor jack and a jack stand to replace the break one side at a time? I dont have a floor jack tho.
As long as you use a jack stand to support the weight of the vehicle. I highly recommend investing in a floor jack though.
Hey Anthony, I noticed you replaced your diff bushing. Did you do this yourself? Mine just went and need to do it...
At the time I had The Z Shop install it for me. I would attempt it now myself seeing Z1 has a removal tool they developed for it.
I recommend Energy Suspension bushings for a street driven car.
@@AnthonyJ350 Thank you!
@@wayneduford64 You're welcome
Nice wheels...
Thanks
Nice vid I have 3 tons jack for low rider that's wat I use for my z33, Try make a video how to install headers on z33 thx. Your the best
Abdullah Alrashid I don't even know if I want to attempt it. It looks like a pain, I'd rather pay someone lol.
AnthonyJ350 thx for your advice
Would you recommend jacking and working on one end at a time or getting the car jacked all the way up? A little nervous about the jack slipping off the diff. Need to change my shocks all around and haven't jacked a car before. A little nervous about hurting my car or myself
You can do the front end, then the back end separately. Make sure the ground is level and secure the wheels. When the back end is up nothing is preventing the front wheel from rolling but your blocks. Also put a wheel under the car for extra cribbing. I would have some experienced with you to help you out and supervise.
Out of curiosity what rear diff bushing are you running? How's the NVH? I'm looking at replacing mine and undertaking some stage 1 mods as per your recommendations
I run Energy Suspension's polyuerthane bushing. Didn't notice anymore harshness, but the vehicle just felt better when applying power and during hard shifts. The transmission mount you'll notice more vibration until it breaks in.
Do you know if the same rules apply to an 06 g35 coupe??
It should, they're practically identical chassis wise
Thanks
Bro could you send me the link to the axlestsnd poly pads?
You can get them here rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2FProthane-19-1412-Urethane-Jack-Stand-Pad%2F333875226141%3Fepid%3D3017022999%26_trkparms%3Dispr%253D1%26hash%3Ditem4dbc83a61d%3Ag%3ADp8AAOSwKflgF55x%26amdata%3Denc%253AAQAFAAACgBaobrjLl8XobRIiIML1V4Imu%25252Fn%25252BzU5L90Z278x5ickkCrLl8erj3ATP5raQxjc%25252F%25252BwnOaxg3cNUblvWHezM6ZajPA%25252BI%25252F%25252FLV%25252BdlNfdhgfx%25252FA%25252B%25252B7jwEkg3SGJCeVilC9VB53MAdhzgC6lHiW6%25252FIacm6vUKZ3g%25252FuSasN8GRIZfMXXJao4%25252Bte1g6FqfgVweArld7qV%25252FuuSPXQNpbXSv1XEvvfEFzWT8jq4cDpvZ9UIcfxCxNGFTElYH9szycLpR4kKUNH4eDUvUoQ353U62sNYYtcqvYRCBl%25252FjHGswCaqQ%25252BDg6mgqjWsypbuFPcTU3pjQBMaz8ksxrMpKtjSA2aDazLg%25252BdpBoprMGW8Oj62HCE0el3I662lo2g9VzufSNPU2aN9MAq0AdZE1l2kMYfq2OsV6dRyvxAbqf%25252FYFjds4iXzhdsSSLhyY2i%25252FmHbuMUuT%25252BUia4RGB3hrtq7FgcwAj5lXAUOTp%25252BEzKhI8ofsSq0rKAWjfsfNROKhSa2G4fBoP7Bq%25252FvLAnhPZIaXHnLkM6leBZsmQ3n3UTIw1EKGCF%25252FcdL7dH%25252BJSsGDW9UXHBnWByzp%25252F%25252Bqdh4jDyS5BenMJrcpsu77jCX91gUjJgsvVvyX8a1mKXJKIB2rQ1h6SxlrXv4RZC8xWhFX7MB2hmyZ9DW9a25UZWwVv%25252FXWqh054Oip9EKUHSB4X4qWzIfG3K1KyDBwR%25252FjQAYHrqXToa6dhn58dYlOogtHwlOdKvhPQNVpmUsUvcgSMYnlmup3vAxnRlj7Cctp1dcKCMRLHdtunH9uetnA3gcG0qIUe84ecf3A78158qXe8NgjoKaU08h%25252FxhEYZKjnu%25252BCbHxHNNTTGsxdH7gt%25252B5ky4AM%25253D%257Ccksum%253A333875226141fb8b256bce984121b14b7e12f3b594e4%257Campid%253APL_CLK%257Cclp%253A2334524&campid=5337982243&toolid=10001&customid=
Hey man my pinch point at the rear of my g is rotted any other place I can my stands?
There the W brace under the car and also the trailer arms at the area the bolt goes through that's attached to the chassis.
@@AnthonyJ350 thank you
could use hockeupucks with the axel stand yeah?
ssmoly I don't know. It looks unstable to me. I have never tried it that way though
I use pucks, I did cut a small channel in them for the pinch seam to sit in... I also use a third on the Jack, probably not necessary, but a bit softer on the car. Especially on the front Jack point, it sits slightly shy of the bracing and the bracing tends to sit on the edges of the Jack platform without the puck
What size are the spacers that u run on your car?
No spacers on this car, just the proper offset. Watch this video and you'll see my specs. th-cam.com/video/x9XLGAojw6w/w-d-xo.html
What about using the standard jacK?
You could but it's slower and more difficult. You'll still want to supplement it with jack stands to be safe.
tried to lift it from the center. fell on my oil pan -$300 😬
Did you do it on level ground?
Fell on your oil pan? Or you lifted from your oil pan? 🤔
@@AnthonyJ350 it fell on the oil pan.. it was in ground level in my garage. But i used an old jack and paid the price for it
@@vnny2081 Good thing no one got hurt, so it was a valuable lesson. Time to go invest in a good jack and Jack stands.
thanks man
Thanks for watching!
NICE!
Thanks for watching!
I almost damage my gas tank......got a little dent.....
You have to use the pinch seam on the rear to support the vehicle if you intend to lift the vehicle and work on the rear suspension.
Same as 370Z????
That I'm not sure
Let
Thanks for watching!
Yeah, put a jack stand on a unibody. Smart guy, not hahaha
Hahaha, do you see any damage to the subframe after?
I have a video for comments like this th-cam.com/video/CIV21MmcVWs/w-d-xo.html
You literally didn’t show where to put it on the front. You used mechanic lingo throughout the whole video without explaining shit about shit except for why you use polyurethane pads.
I don't think you watched the whole video... 3:08
You'll get by further in life if you just ask nicely. If it sounds like you're whining when you type, you probably whine when you talk without realizing it.
Sorry I meant 3:01
Umm, Jack it up then put ramps under the tires. Lol, Jack stands? Who needs fricken Jack stands! Get smarter peeps.
How do you service the brakes or any suspension components if you use ramps all the time? Unless you're just doing oil changes, the wheels have to come off to work on the car.
@@AnthonyJ350
You are right... pretty tough to work on brakes if you are on ramps. I was focused on my front of motor issue. Working the tensioner pulleys from underneath, the ramps are a good option. .. my bad
@@jacksiscavage6265 I agree ramps are easier to deal with and are probably safer. Just depends when you're working on.
also you have to lift pretty high to get ramps all the way under unless tiny ramps...my ramps put the wheels up like 10" off the ground, and that's in the little dip, tires probably would have to clear a full foot to get the current ramps I have underneath
I would really have appreciated you showing exactly where you placed the actual jacks with more detail.
Thanks for the feedback
What front lip do you have
MagicDrift, here's the video on it th-cam.com/video/cJe5ibTavBA/w-d-xo.html