Where to place jack and stands to lift and support front end?

2011 FORD FOCUS
275,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MRMARTINEZ1975
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About to start a brake job and not 100% sure where to lift safely.
Feb 26, 2024 at 1:36 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

I don't have a picture, but in front of the rear wheels and behind the front wheels, there should be a location on the pinch weld for your factory jack to be used. Those are the locations you want to use.

What type of jack are you using?

Joe
Feb 26, 2024 at 7:40 PM
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STRAILER
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Here is a guide to show you how:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely

Please let us know if you need anything else.
Mar 7, 2024 at 8:26 PM
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STRAILER
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anything?
May 11, 2024 at 12:20 PM