Where is safe place to jack up the rear end of buick lucerne 2006 cx

[chrisbek100]

Today I wanted to jack up the rear end of my buick lucerne 2006 cx 3.8 litre engine car.

I wanted to jack up the rear end of the car with my 3.5 ton floor jack and then lower it down on some wooden blocks I would like to put underneath the tires.

The pinch welds on the rear end that the car manual suggest to jack the car up have alot of rust and corrison and I don't think they would hold up to a floor jack lifting it up.

Is there a safe place I can put the floor jack to lift up the rear end of the car safely so I can proceed forward?

 

[Will Black]

I don't know how wide the pad on your 3.5 ton jack is but mine is just wide enough to go to both sides of the exhaust cut out on the rear support. If you can't do that go for either side of the support... Hope this helps

 

[2007LucerneCXL]

Possible the rear suspension to body mount location would be in good condition to use as a lift point. I've used various frame to body mount as jack lift when the regular area wasn't available, but used jack stands to support and for safety purposes.

 

[chrisbek100]

Sorry to resurrect an old thread but I am planning to do the rear brakes this week and I came back to this thread I made.

I took some photos of the rear of my lucerne while I had it up on some rhino ramps.

I just like to know is this the rear suspension to body mount in the photo I have highlighted?

Possible the rear suspension to body mount location would be in good condition to use as a lift point. I've used various frame to body mount as jack lift when the regular area wasn't available, but used jack stands to support and for safety purposes.

 

[2007LucerneCXL]

Here is a previous on the subject

Where is safe place to jack up the rear end of Buick Lucerne 2011 cx and what are the clearances?

I need to remove a tire to change my Windshield wiper pump. I intend to buy a bottle jack and JACK STANDS. I am not sure what jack to get or where to use it. I will only use it a few times so budget is key. Maybe I will rotate my tires depending on how conformable I am with the jack and stands...

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[chrisbek100]

Here is a previous on the subject

Where is safe place to jack up the rear end of Buick Lucerne 2011 cx and what are the clearances?

I need to remove a tire to change my Windshield wiper pump. I intend to buy a bottle jack and JACK STANDS. I am not sure what jack to get or where to use it. I will only use it a few times so budget is key. Maybe I will rotate my tires depending on how conformable I am with the jack and stands...

buickforums.com

Thanks so much for the posting this. The diagram really helped. I was able to jack up the rear end of the car and get the new brakes installed. Took the car out late last night and got the new front and rear brake pads and rotors bedded in.

Appreciate your help 2007LucerneCXL.

 

[2007LucerneCXL]

Anytime, enjoy the drive

 

[Nancy95]

I’ve had a similar issue with rust on pinch welds, and I totally get your concern. I was in the same boat with my older car, and I decided to use a different lifting point to avoid putting too much strain on the rusted areas. I found the rear differential or the frame just ahead of the rear wheels is usually a good spot for a floor jack—just make sure you're lifting from a solid, flat part of the car. That said, I also ended up using a scissor lift for a more stable and controlled lift. It made the process so much easier and safer, especially when dealing with rust.