1997 Pontiac Transport where should I use my floor jack?

Tiny
STYLES76
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  • 1997 PONTIAC TRANSPORT
Brakes problem
1997 Pontiac Transport 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

I want to raise the front of my mini van to work on the brakes and check my undercaridge, but have a cupple concerns.
1. Will my 2 ton floor jack and jack stands be strong enough?
2. Proper placement for the floor jack?
3. Proper placement of the jack stands?
Tuesday, June 1st, 2010 AT 12:49 AM

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Tiny
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2 ton is more then sufficient. Jack up right on the pinch welds, its about a half inch wide fin that runs down the length of the car. There should be markings on it where the jack goes, place jackstands as close to jack as possible. And always lower vehicle on the jack stands use floor jack as a back up
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