so, I’ve been tinkering with my 04 CRV and needed some solid rear jack points. I tried a bunch of stuff. and you know what? those factory points are kinda wonky. I ended up using some heavy-duty jack stands under the rear subframe. they felt super stable, plus they didn’t slip on my driveway which is always a win.
the first time I did this, it felt like a scene from a bad movie, all I could think was “is my car gonna fall?” But luckily, it didn’t. Have you ever had your car wobble a bit while jacking? super nerve-wracking. also, I placed a piece of wood between the jack and the car for extra support, just in case. what do you think works best for you?
I’ve found using the subframe bolts as rear jack points works great for my 2004 CRV in Michigan. Just be careful not to slip. Definitely saves some hassle during oil changes.
I’ve found the best spots for jacking my 2004 CRV are right behind the front wheels. It’s sturdy and feels way safer.
I remember struggling on a rainy day in Vancouver with this.
Guess I just like being practical rather than fancy.
I’ve found using the frame rails under the rear is solid for jacking my CRV in Calgary. Just make sure to use a proper jack pad so you don’t damage anything.
It’s all about some creativity and making it work for your own needs
I ve used some pvc pipe to make rear jack points on my 04 CRV and it works pretty well I live in Michigan and always worried about rust but this helped a lot
Honestly though getting under there can be tricky if you don’t have a good lift or ramps not sure how others manage it
I ve always found the rear jack points on my 2004 CRV to be a bit annoying in my garage in Michigan. I came up with some wood blocks that work pretty well. Just a couple of 2x4s screwed together and they fit perfectly
It’s not exactly a fancy solution but it gets the job done without sinking into the ground.
So last winter I had to fix my CRV in my garage in New York. I used the subframe as a jack point and it worked pretty well. I’ve also seen people use those puck-style adapters on the pinch welds. just gotta be careful not to damage anything.
Pretty useful options out there if you’re in a pinch like me.
I remember jacking up my 2004 CRV in my garage in Toronto I used some blocks of wood and it worked fine. Gotta be careful though since the pinch welds can bend if you’re not watching closely. Try those locations behind the rear wheels for a solid lift.
I ve used the rear pinch welds for my CRV in New Jersey they work well just make sure its stable.
With a little creativity I’ve found them to be quite handy.
Ive struggled with jacking up my 2004 Honda CRV in my garage in Michigan. The stock jack points are not great. I used really sturdy wood blocks for extra support last time. Worked like a charm.
I’ve seen people talk about using hockey pucks too which is kinda funny but I guess it works. Just make sure you find a solid spot on the frame. So yeah make it safe before you get under there.
I ve been working on my 2004 CRV for a while here in Michigan and I found the factory jack points a bit sketchy for stability. So I made some DIY ones using heavy-duty steel plates and some bolts. It works great for my oil changes.
I ve heard some folks use those hockey pucks too which sounds fun but not sure how reliable that is.
just finished my CRV’s oil change and found the perfect spot under the rear to jack it up I ve been using the factory jack points but the DIY ones I made are way more stable
it’s wild how simple things can make such a difference especially when you’re working on your own car in the driveway here in Ohio
I ve found that using the factory pinch welds works pretty well for my CRV but I ve also added some blocks on the rear axle for better stability can’t deal with it tipping over in my garage in Idaho.
I check those points every time I work on it just to be safe.
I’ve found the rear jack points on my CRV in Seattle to be a pain sometimes just get a sturdy piece of wood under.
You can try the frame rail too it helps a lot in a pinch rather than fussing over a specific spot.
I ve had my 2004 CRV for a while now and those rear jack points can be tricky in my garage. Found some solid tips online using wood blocks and jack stands which is cool but never thought about how essential it is to keep things stable.
I ve used the rear jack points on my CRV for years doing oil changes in my garage in California and honestly it’s a game changer. The frame points work solid and I’ve found that the body seams hold up too. Just make sure you have a sturdy jack not those flimsy ones.
Heard some folks having issues but I never had a problem so maybe they just didn’t do it right I guess.
Ive been working on my 2004 CRV up here in Canada and I can say hitting the right rear jack points is a game changer. I used some sturdy wood blocks and it really helps. Just be careful lifting it high enough tho. Had a little scare with stability once.
Good luck with the project
I ve used hockey pucks for jacking my 04 CRV back when I was living in Michigan they worked great not pretty but practical then added some wood blocks under the rear for extra support when I needed to do some oil changes
super helpful tips here too
Ive been tinkering with my 04 CRV down here in Florida for a while.
Found some solid spots under the frame just behind the front wheels.
Works like a charm for oil changes.
Just make sure ya use the right jack cuz that SUV can be a bit heavy.
I’ve used a couple of 2x4s as jack points under the rear diff for my 2004 CRV in the garage here in Ohio and it worked pretty well. Just make sure it’s level or you might snap a few things.
Some folks swear by the subframe but I was hesitant about that. It’s all about finding how it fits for you.