Toyota GR86 & Subaru BRZ Jack Stands Guide: Lift Your ZN8/ZD8 Safely

Toyota GR86 & Subaru BRZ Jack Stands Guide: Lift Your ZN8/ZD8 Safely

Search any GR86 or BRZ forum and you’ll find the same question over and over: “What jack stands are safe for the new chassis?” The 2022+ ZN8 (Toyota GR86) and ZD8 (Subaru BRZ) platforms share thin, easily‑crushed pinch‑weld lift rails plus a low 5.3‑inch factory ride height—bad news for conventional tripod stands with V‑saddle tops.

Jackpoint Jackstands fix both problems. Our patented pedestal design lets one Standard Pad support the weld in the floor‑jack cradle and lock into a rigid stand receiver in a single motion. No crushed seams, no wasted time, no sketchy hockey pucks.

Below you’ll find the complete, SEO‑optimized guide to using jack stands on a GR86 or BRZ. Follow it step by step and you’ll have all four corners in the air in under ten minutes.

GR86 / BRZ Chassis Overview

Generation Years Key lift‑point notes
ZN8 Toyota GR86 2022‑present 2 front & 2 rear pinch‑weld notches identical to 1st‑gen, but thinner metal
ZD8 Subaru BRZ 2022‑present Same stamped rails & rear diff jack pad, shared with GR86

Both models keep the classic FR layout, meaning all service work—oil changes, diff fluid swaps, coil‑over installs—starts with safe jack‑stand placement.

Why Standard Jack Stands Can Damage Your GR86 / BRZ

  1. Knife‑Edge Pressure – A V‑saddle concentrates the car’s weight on a 2 mm‑thick seam.
  2. Paint Chipping & Rust – Exposed metal around the weld invites corrosion, especially in snowy states.
  3. Stability Issues – Generic stands must sit under the rocker, forcing awkward jack angles and creating tip‑over risk.
  4. Time Sink – You lift, swap to stands, then reposition the jack for the next corner—slow and frustrating in a small garage.

The Jackpoint Advantage

  • Wide, machined channel cradles the weld—no deformation.
  • One‑jack workflow: Lift → Slide → Lower—floor jack is free for the next corner in seconds.

Bottom line: Jackpoint Jackstands give you professional‑shop safety with driveway convenience.

What You’ll Need

  • Two (or four) Jackpoint Jackstands with Standard Pads
  • Low‑profile 3‑ton floor jack
  • 19 mm lug‑nut socket & breaker bar
  • Torque wrench (88 ft‑lb OEM wheels)
  • Wheel chocks
  • Gloves & safety glasses

Step‑by‑Step Lift Procedure

Safety first: Work on level concrete, engage the parking brake, and chock wheels opposite the lift point.

Front‑End Lift (Oil Filter, Header Work)

  1. Chock rear wheels firmly.
  2. Align Standard Pad in the jack saddle; channel faces up.
  3. Position jack under the front pinch‑weld notch (just behind front wheel).
  4. Pump until tire clears ground.
  5. Slide Jackpoint stand under the pad; ensure feet are flat.
  6. Lower jack slowly until pad locks into stand receiver.
  7. Repeat on passenger side.

Rear‑End Lift (Diff Fluid, Exhaust)

  1. Chock front wheels.
  2. Place pad & jack at rear weld notch.
  3. Lift, slide stand, lower.
  4. Mirror on other rear corner.

All‑Four‑Corner Lift (Coil‑Over Install, Tire Rotation)

One‑jack method: After setting the first corner on a stand, lower the jack an extra ½" and roll it out. Reuse for the next corner.

  1. Front‑left → rear‑left → front‑right → rear‑right.
  2. After all four stands are set, gently rock the car to confirm stability.

Next Steps & Internal Links

Safety Disclaimer

Always follow the Toyota/Subaru factory service manual. Jackpoint Jackstands LLC assumes no liability for improper use. Work on solid, level surfaces and wear appropriate PPE.

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