There's a good illustration of lift points in this TheSamba topic: TheSamba.com
:: Vanagon - View topic - Floor Jack and Jack Stand support points?
<https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=283987>. Click on the
second image posted by Perales to see it.

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On Thu, Sep 2, 2021 at 11:23 PM OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net> wrote:

>                 Eric
>
>         I am truly amazed @ the stuff You do & “See” without Visual Help.
> I Think about it a lot &
>
> really don’t think I could do it ~ So if You are doing this solo & the
> Ramps are then not an option,
>
> using the HF Spreader as DH describes will likely be Your best bet ~ As I
> stated, the addition of
>
> an additional 2x8 to get the wheels up quick is almost always My choice ~
> I have never jacked via
>
> the described Cross Member up front or the Mustache Bar in the back as I
> most always seem to be
>
> interested in getting the wheels up quick if the ramps don’t get Me what I
> need so I go for jacking
>
> the suspension instead of the Frame ~
>
>
>
> > On 2 Sep , 2021, at 8:37 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
> >
> > I’ve got the HF jack and spreader.  I just really wish I had a coach to
> show me for sure where it goes.
> >
> > In the rear is the engine carrier the same as the mustache bar?  And
> just put the jack pads on that?
> >
> > On the front just behind the tire holder, I need to look at that.  I
> didn’t think that looked strong enough.  I’ll check again tomorrow.
> >
> > Ramps, the ones that are metal and a slight bump to keep them from going
> over scare me.  I never get it just right and have to try several scary
> times.  Also, I don’t like starting the van for the short runs.
> > So, carrier bar in rear? Frame support in front.
> >
> > Once I’m sure of the placement this will work well for me.
> >
> > Eric Caron
> >
> >
> > Eric
> >
> >
> >> On Sep 2, 2021, at 9:51 PM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
> >>
> >>               Eric
> >>
> >>       If all that is needed is to get the Van in the air to do work on
> It,, My weapon of choice is
> >>
> >> always Ramps (Quick, Easy,Safe). Then if You need to get a Wheel or
> Wheels off the ground go
> >>
> >> for a jack to do that & because the Van is already Up it is much easier
> to position the jack where
> >>
> >> it will do the most good ~ I also use the HF Steel Floor Jack Cross
> Beam that DH suggests >
> >>
> >> https://www.harborfreight.com/steel-floor-jack-cross-beam-64051.html
> >>
> >> to get both Wheels off the Ramps if needed but I Add a 2x8 that is long
> enough to span to
> >>
> >> under both steering knuckles so the Wheels will come up quick without
> needing to lift high
> >>
> >> enough to surpass suspension droop ~
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>> On 2 Sep , 2021, at 9:56 AM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Hi folks,
> >>>
> >>> I have a floor jack that has the splitter with two pads.
> >>>
> >>> I would like to be able to use it to raise the front of the van so
> both wheels come up.
> >>>
> >>> Can someone describe the safe place to put the pads?
> >>>
> >>> I won’t be going under the van unless I also use jack stands.  I just
> want to be able to raise it up for some projects.
> >>>
> >>> Also need a similar description for the rear to safely raise it up.
> >>>
> >>> Help appreciated.
> >>>
> >>> Eric Caron
>