The Best Way To Jack Up A Subaru STI

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[@chonboi]

Finally, someone showed me something new and useful! I had so much trouble putting jack stands on this car cause of the side skirt lmao. ty!

[@Andrew-oh2nr]

There are six official jack points on a 2015-2021 WRX. These are under the front differential pan, on the rear differential and the four pinch welds on the frame near the wheels. The front differential pan is almost impossible to access with a jack unfortunately. I have been using the jack behind the frame pinch weld point and put the jack stand on the pinch weld instead without any problems. I have checked for dents and there are none. The rear differential is relatively accessible. This is much like what is explained in this video.

[@malan828]

I was going to comment the service manual says to raise it from the diff with a floor jack! Seems like whatever works for the tools you have is best lol

[@fansta3108]

exactly

[@waybach]

Behind meaning to the left of the metallic pinch weld? Like the plastic part? Or just to the left of the pinch weld that’s metal? If so my jack and stand won’t fit both at the same time…

[@TYLER503DURDEN]

Thank you! Ive always jacked my car up at the pinch weld and always have a tough time getting a stand in there.

[@codythrasher3930]

Always enjoy your videos! And your how to. You and smeedia get me through anything and everything with my sti! Thank you 🙏

[@Scoobyfreak86]

Glad we can help in your journey!

[@stevematos4557]

Bro thank you! I have the same jack and have been having such an issue jacking the car up on pinch welds and using stands, and I'm also low so front accessibility is a no go. Video helped a lot. Also the car is beautiful man! It's goals for me lol to have my subie looking that cleannn

[@kaiglembocki4601]

I have a brz and zero intentions of modifying but after I found your channel I cant help but want to add some personality to my car.

[@facundosequeira4774]

Nicest engine bay I’ve seen, looks so good man!

[@csunny95]

5:59 I saw that the jack is actually touching the side skirt. Will it crack the plastic of the skirt ?

[@takeda1648]

Never knew about this, thanks chris!

[@fearsomesolid7535]

Hey man, I just found your channel a couple of days ago even though I had my first stock 2019 sti for almost 2yrs now, I just wanted to say your videos are great, you are straight to the point on a chill perspective, you and boost and shutter are awesome, you say you answer all comments so I wanted to ask you do I need a fender rolls in order to get a fitment for you wedsports lowered on Fortune like you?

[@Scoobyfreak86]

Thanks for the kind words. For my current setup, yes you will need to roll the rears.

[@fearsomesolid7535]

I dont do social media, but I guess I can create an Instagram to just ask questions I might have, do you have one?

[@Scoobyfreak86]

Yes my Instagram is in the description below

[@FAM571]

Great video! Btw where did you get the car cover from? Keen on getting one.

[@Scoobyfreak86]

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[@jessesanchez6755]

Great infomative video! Question: I will be ceramic coating my wheels soon, will it be okay If I jack the car up and remove 2 wheels?

[@Scoobyfreak86]

Yes but I would make sure you put it on jack stands to be safe.

[@BooSTI17]

so i have a 17 sti, i'm not lowered and i'm probably gonna have to pick up that jack. but what i'm wondering is did your car have all those under trays on it? or were they cut back? i'm debating on taking them off but i'm not familiar with the car so i dunno what's under there. i also noticed there's a fair amount of gravel in them (i live in ohio where shoulders are gavel and people can't stay off them). so i'm wondering your take...

[@Scoobyfreak86]

Not sure what you Mean by under trays. Care to elaborate?

[@mrradioactive]

Where did you get that car cover???? Seriously, I've been looking for one that fits with the wing!!!!!

[@Scoobyfreak86]

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[@mrradioactive]

@@Scoobyfreak86 Awesome - great videos, great info and absolutely amazing looking car!!!!

[@JHNBHN]

The ends of the skirt skirt blocks the pinch weld in the middle section.

[@PittiesAndMore]

Do you have a video of your floor installation? What is it made of? Is it easy to clean up small oil spills? What brand is it? Thanks

[@Scoobyfreak86]

Watch both of these! kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3bLoaauot5rqs0 kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZe2h62nnpeWfac

[@PittiesAndMore]

@@Scoobyfreak86 Thanks

[@Ledface117]

ive jacked mine up from a similar point and it kinda mushed the sideskirt plastic on the actual pinch weld/frame rail. Do you have the same experience

[@Scoobyfreak86]

Make sure you are further back. My side skirts are totally fine after jacking up on this point for years. Depends on your jack pad as well. If it’s larger and sharper, it could do that to the side skirt.

[@ExtremeO1]

Mine is also covered by the side skirt plastic… not really sure where the jack was specifically placed in the video

[@GFine79]

How easy is it to jack up other side once you put jack stands on the first side?

[@Scoobyfreak86]

Just as easy as the first side

[@ferniie]

would you say there’s a difference in brands like Daytona and husky low jacks ?

[@Scoobyfreak86]

Very marginal differences. At that point, just paying for the brand name.

[@moschoi]

Do you know if this works with the 2020 STI? I’ve never been able to fit a jackstand after jacking the front on the pinch weld..

[@Scoobyfreak86]

Yes works for all years

[@waybach]

Can this be done on 2022-2024 VB’s??? I have the same jack and hate having to jack it from the front, like you said it doesn’t reach, so I have to use the factory scissor jack first to get all the way under via front

[@Scoobyfreak86]

Haven’t tried it on the vb’s but most likely it’s the same.

[@waybach]

Imma go take a look thanks man

[@Anonymoose0913]

Thank you so much this just saved my ass

[@dwmcdaniel13]

Unrelated but just curious, what kind tile do you have on your garage floor? I have been looking to get some jack safe tiles for my garage floor. Thanks!

[@Scoobyfreak86]

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[@DS-en4et]

This channel is amazing

[@AnomieDomine]

What makes the ramps such a bother? Were they low profile like 2.5" or the larger 5" type? I feel like the latter would get a lot done without a jack

[@Scoobyfreak86]

Can’t take wheels off on ramps

[@trnql_noir]

Hey Chris. I have been jacking my car for the past 2 days and using the jack points is a pain. When jacking it in the middle are you placing the jack under the plastic underbody tray? I believe my frame rail is covered in a plastic cover that can crack under stess

[@Scoobyfreak86]

It’s the back end of the side skirt. It’s the frame rail that’s under the side skirt in the back.

[@trnql_noir]

@@Scoobyfreak86 Thanks!

[@ehesh1499]

Editing skills getting good. (They we’re good before too haha). Dude you gotta check out the band Architects uk (not there new album, but definitely there 2010 & older) & check out Vanna

[@Scoobyfreak86]

Thanks man. The editing aspect of all this is one of my favorite parts. Love seeing things come together. Lots to learn, but it’s nice to hear you appreciate my progress. Oh architects is great. I listen to them often. I’ll have to check out vanna.

[@tommanning7337]

Dam!!!!! That’s cool as hell!!!!! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@BottleJackBuddy]

Thanks for sharing.

[@kevinsubi399]

Can I put the jack at that point when changing exhaust??

[@Scoobyfreak86]

After you put jack stands on the pinch welds, yes.

[@xil3ntkha0s]

Have you had to do any maintenance on the jack? Ex. add oil/check pressure etc?

[@Scoobyfreak86]

Personally, I’ve never had to do any maintenance on mine. If it’s used daily then it makes sense, but for how much I use mine, I’ve never had too.

[@xil3ntkha0s]

@@Scoobyfreak86 makes sense. The one time I used mine it didn't lower my car smoothly after I got it in the air and completed work on it 😬

[@Smack581]

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[@michaelhernandez8418]

Thanks!

[@sethimacus8754]

Is 2 ton jack stand and floor jack enough to lift wrx?

[@Scoobyfreak86]

1 ton is 2000lbs. Wrx weighs 3,400. 2 ton jack and stands is more than enough.

[@danhectic5629]

is it safe to jack it in the middle as shown, but only put a stand under the front? just changing oil & only have 2 stands!

[@Scoobyfreak86]

Yes sir. That’s what I do.

[@danhectic5629]

@@Scoobyfreak86 hey, thanks for the quick reply! here goes nothin'... gotta dremel a bit of my (previous owner's) aftermarket side skirt to get at rails first...

[@danhectic5629]

follow up: suspension too stiff- felt unsafe so bought more stands. kinda wanna buy a low jack & just use the front center point next time... $$$!

[@cughan_9482]

Your titanium dress up bolts look really good!!!!

[@Scoobyfreak86]

Thanks! It was a ton of work believe or not. Very happy with the outcome.

[@cughan_9482]

@@Scoobyfreak86 I don’t think I have the determination to order each individual bolt and then knowing I forgot one.

[@A_Nub_Scrub]

I know this is a five month old video but I just got a 21 sti. The jacking up on the pinch weld in the middle.. Did you cut a spot in the plastic covers for that or is there legitimately a spot for it and I need new glasses for my blind ass?

[@Scoobyfreak86]

There’s no specific spot. Just the edge wheeee the frame and the side skirt sit. No cutting required.

[@A_Nub_Scrub]

@@Scoobyfreak86 I'm probably just blind but no luck. The oem side skirt covers butt up against the pinch weld so I just undid it's pop rivits and pulled it back to get my jack in there lmao

[@joshjones5276]

Is this the same for 09 wrx can anyone confirm?

[@Scoobyfreak86]

Yes I used to do the same to my 13 wrx hatch.

[@jasonmacneil2256]

Hello, beautiful wrx! I was wanting to ask what size, style your wheel/tire combo is? Please!

[@Scoobyfreak86]

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[@silicum8333]

Dude this isn't relevant to the topic of the video but I got to say since I am curious. Where did you get your car cover?

[@Scoobyfreak86]

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[@silicum8333]

Thanks dude. I have been trying to find one that fits great like yours. I appreciate it man.

[@josem6046]

What kind of jack stands have you used or recommend?

[@Scoobyfreak86]

I just use some 3 ton craftsman stands that I’ve been using for a decade. Don’t get harbor freight ones though haha.

[@josem6046]

@@Scoobyfreak86 thankyou Chris !

[@Evrythng_boostin]

what flooring is that ?

[@Scoobyfreak86]

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[@stephenmargetjak6989]

what car cover is that? fits perfect...

[@Scoobyfreak86]

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[@stephenmargetjak6989]

@@Scoobyfreak86 thanks

[@millhouse313]

You need that Cobb Caron fiber engine cover!

[@Scoobyfreak86]

I do have it

[@Kradle]

I used to jack my TL up like this. Personally I've been doing the front on the engine cross member and rear on the diff

[@Toxicflow25]

What car cover do you use?

[@Scoobyfreak86]

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[@Toxicflow25]

Thanks brotha

[@kalkapahulehua4839]

Holy engine bay 😍 … entire car

[@blainewehba3606]

Lol I feel kinda lame commenting on this video.. but this is a solid video!

[@KnifeFiend]

Whatre you wheel/tire specs here?

[@Scoobyfreak86]

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[@derrickgarcia303]

Where did you get your radiator cap? You can also buy a pinch weld adapter for the jack. So you don’t ruin your pinch weld.

[@Scoobyfreak86]

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[@waybach]

This jack already has pinch grooves so your pinch weld doesn’t get damaged, if you’re super paranoid just place a microfiber towel on the jack

[@Jacob-qh4is]

What wheels are those? 🥵🥵

[@Scoobyfreak86]

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[@ferniie]

No shoe gang 😅😅😅

[@SpeedGasmEvo9]

Will this void any warranty?