Front jack point sheet metal wavy?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by 2009Prius, Jul 22, 2009.

  1. 2009Prius

    2009Prius A Wimpy DIYer

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    Just looked at the front and rear jack points. The rear ones looked nice and straight but the front ones looked wavy and messy. See pic below. Is this normal? :confused:

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    #1 2009Prius, Jul 22, 2009
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    Who's been jacking your car up?
     
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    Good question. I have never done it and it has never been in the shop since I bought it new. I suppose the new car dealer where I bought it from could have jacked it up for some reason.
     
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    There are 2 layers of steel in the back but 4 layers of steel in the front as panels meet there, and it adds strength to allow for the weight of the engine etc. I wouldn't be worried about it.
     
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