Jacking point repair

[nwxh]

If the centre crossmember is being replaced, does it need the jacking points or can these be ommited?

[simmitc]

You do not have to fit the jacking points. They might look "right" but nobody uses them and they only collect mud and muck, and therefore rust.

[ianmack]

The jacking points are not essential and can be left off. A scissor type jack seems to give the smallest height for placing under the front or rear suspension when a tyre is flat.

[nwxh]

Thanks! Why are they still manufactured? originality?

[ianmack]

Yep! Don't even think about doing concours without them!

[SteveClem]

I've got them on both of my minors... Flooded them with waxoyl and put a rubber cap on.

[bmcecosse]

They add no strength and you must NEVER use them anyway. Leave them off. They are sold as extras to the Xmember repair - so save the pennies!

[nwxh]

Since the car was and will be a daily driver not a show car, pennies duly saved. Many thanks!