How to Jack Up Your Subaru WRX | Front Jack Plate 2015 + Subaru WRX

A few people have ask what I've used as a jack point in the front of the WRX, this shows the exact point.
BROS thanks for SUPPORT!!!

[@thujavon62]

I am happy to see you have a Fumoto drain valve, love it.

[@Since-1883]

Awesome thanks for the video. This will make my life easier. Its so hard to jack at the front pinch welds and trying to get a stand in there at the same time!!

[@prodigy2k7]

Jacking up this car scares the f out of me. I have a traumatic experience lol. I’d rather buy some quick jacks.

[@ChasingChevy]

I take my old floor mats, fold them in half so the grippy part is on both sides and place one under the high end of each ramp. This makes it much easier to use those plastic ramps. Never had one slide on me using this method.

[@user-dn8fp7ol5z]

I would say that there are enough KZbin videos that show the wrong way to do things like this one but I gotta at least give this guy credit for being decent enough to let the viewers know that this is not the proper way which leaves it as a personal choice if the viewer decides to follow this wrong advice. So thank u for letting the viewers know that this is not the proper way to lift this vehicle. But there's a reason every vehicle has specific lifting points it's to prevent damage to whatever component between the jack and the point of contact is getting smashed under 3000 pounds of curb weight. Stick with the proper lifting points people don't risk major damage just to save a few minutes of extra work doing it right lol

[@paulturcott6816]

I jacked from here yesterday and it slipped, fell a couple inches and hit the oil release part. At first I thought it went through but just a small dent. Literally almost pissed myself. So scary. Worthwhile pausing and checking to see if it’s slipping I guess, it’s also possible we were a bit forward.

[@zacharygarcia4345]

Thanks! I've been researching a good front jack point.

[@luissantiago-hernandez9166]

This is great, was wondering for a long time. Only thing I added was a piece of good between the jack and the car to minimize any damage, if any. Idk if it’s a good practice tho...

[@K03sport]

Increasing the surface area of the material contacting the metal should help minimize damage. Most round jack plates have 4 teeth that protrude up for extra "bite" and using a piece of wood (larger than the plate) helps take the teeth away from the metal and also increase the surface area resulting in less pounds per square inch.

[@malan828]

I have do the exact same thing to fit my jack thank you for the tip lol

[@joesix4726]

Thanks for the info. Long ago, I was trying to get to it with my wheels on the ground as I did with my 3.6R and just couldn't reach it with the jack. You just confirmed that it is back enough that you need the car partially raised to get to it. A difficult reach.

[@brianlau8316]

AWSOME ...... 👍👍 glad to see other people doing it this way also..

[@woohunter1]

Sweet!!! Might have to try this next.

[@nosubswrx]

Sweet Brah!

[@AbundantJohnLing]

I looked at that area and the oil drain plug is very close on my 2017. On top of that you obscure the jack point with the jack. I don’t recommend relying solely on this video if you are new to this like me.

[@AbundantJohnLing]

In reply to my comment, the front center jack point is shown in the Subaru WRX technician service manual. I found the information in the General Specifications section under Notes NT

[@nosubswrx]

Great 👍🏻

[@macloud1100]

I just replaced the shift bushing just 1 hour ago, and I used this method only one tiny problem , after removing the jack and leaving the car on stands I noticed that plate curved in a little.

[@drmalex87]

Well that's a huge fucking deal that completely discredits this video!

[@K03sport]

I noticed that too, even in this video. That plate looks deformed slightly around the jack plate. Using a piece of wood (2x6) with a larger surface area (5"x7") might minimize potential deformation.

[@michaelmasuzawa9746]

how did you get the jack to lift. handle on my jack hits the bumper when pumping..

[@MrTTqUaTtRo]

Great video! Don’t be scarred by a little steering rack lifting! Honestly, your car sadly suffers MUCH worse potential damage by daily driving impacts than it ever will by a controlled lift and set-down by using the jack on that point, so no harm done there! 🤙🏻 I like your description of plastic ramps 1:13, as your using homemade wooden ramps. 💪🏻👍🏻 Experiences may vary, but I too own plastic ramps, yet prefer my homemade wooden ramps/cribbing blocks. Thanks for the info and keep up the great work! I hit the like button btw.

[@churrascowonton6789]

Thank you!

[@saigoneze4465]

this is great i need to do a tyre rotation soon

[@ChristianWowk]

By any chance can you explain where you put your jack stands??? I know there are the pinch welds however, I was afraid to put stands there and bend them. Thank you!

[@nosubswrx]

I use the pinch welds

[@ChristianWowk]

do they bend at all? What jack stands?

[@nosubswrx]

Havent seen any bends yet, using normal jack stands.

[@K03sport]

Use the area that is reinforced and where the OE jack goes, i.e. btwn the notches

[@user-dj5wk9sg2y]

I wanna do this, but man, worries me that I have no idea what's under there. I mean, why would some random cover be able to support a car?

[@prodigy2k7]

It’s in the Subaru manual as a jack point.

[@jerryhernandez5122]

You still have the ramps on it. So you still can't reach with the floor jack. 🤔 front clip won't allow it. So, everyone get yourself some 2×12 lumber 45 the edges and fasten them together. Car ramps sold in stores won't work they need to be low pro ramps. Home made. This should have been mentioned in the video. Thanks for the video anyways.

[@ChrisChaChing]

Had the same problem as well, didn't know you need ramps in front

[@furysactorslounge3956]

Will the Rhino ramps have enough clearance for a 2015 STI? Stock height

[@K03sport]

@@furysactorslounge3956...you will need a 2x10/2x12, about 2' long too use in front of the rhino ramp. The 2x? Lifts the front up enough for the bumper to not scrape the ramp while you are trying to drive on it. It works for my 19 wrx base. Any front lip and low angle ramps are a better option....or a quick jack lifting system if you can swing it

[@W333dm4n]

Your jack sounds like a flock of geese

[@usmz5devil]

Can you take the video for rear jack point? I have some confuse what did you say. Thank you so much.

[@adrenalinerush365]

Rear diff

[@angreinhan3718]

What size is your ramps?

[@trigun989]

i hear a low screeching noise at low rps in 1st/2nd after this :/ idk if i fucked something up or not.

[@topxramn]

Thanks for the tip! I lowered on rce yellows and can't even attempt the rhino ramps. Looks like riding the wheels on wood and Jack that area is the easiest. Any tips on making that wood plank or refer me to a video?

[@nosubswrx]

+WRXNRAMEN Ryan's dad made them pretty sure he didn't source a video. Looks like he cut the angle on the front at 45 degrees for the tires to roll up on. Then the top board is about half the length of the bottom one.

[@Vinnyc3nzo]

will a 2 ton jack be ok or should i opt for the 3 ton? ive got 2 jack stands and 2 ramps, is it safe to use both at the same time?

[@K03sport]

You are not lifting the whole car. You are only lifting the front half. A jack capable of 4000 lb lift should be more than capable of lifting ~1700 lbs. Again, the jack is lifting only and not there to be a static support. Go slow and minimize jerkyness

[@Vinnyc3nzo]

@@K03sport this was 3 years ago man, I ended up dropped the car on my legs and breaking both my legs and having them amputated

[@Americansikkunt]

@@Vinnyc3nzo really?

[@Vinnyc3nzo]

@@Americansikkunt yeah I got no legs now

[@Americansikkunt]

@@Vinnyc3nzo so which jack do you recommend?

[@chocOneOOne]

I got lazy and stupid and used the skid plate...don't be like me.

[@Carterwray1]

Wheels?

[@tonytran2629]

Completely unrelated but where's the CVT fill plug at?

[@furysactorslounge3956]

What brand skid plate is that?

[@K03sport]

...factory debris plate/shield. It's forged aluminum, says so on the mounting arms... 👍

[@GR8GUY54]

This method is fast and easy except for one thing... How on earth are you supposed to lower the jack if the bar is sideways?? I have the low profile one from Pittsburg and although this method seems easier, I was stuck for a moment. The jack will only lower itself once the bar is vertical. I ended up taking the bar out and using pliers to turn the knob inside. Maybe my floor jack is too small? Otherwise this method is great!

[@rustyshackleford6081]

Just gotta use a little strength. I have the same jack as well

[@nickslosubi690]

You may want to get an axle style linkage jack. I had a gear style lile you describe and it went bad on me really quick. Axle style will work in any position and is stronger *

[@nathanball2744]

Does this apply to 2015 sti as well?

[@nickslosubi690]

Yes, I put a folded towel on the jack pad for some grip. Fold the small towel one time so its not too thick. I actually drove Bout 3 feet one time while the car was up by only the jack on this point and it stayed lol. Got lucky but its all good 🙄

[@sickvick83]

Camera angle is horrible