Is it okay to use the differential as a jacking point to lift the rear of the car? I don't want to risk damage to the differential or drive shaft if there's a better jacking location.

 

i've been doing that since i've got my car.
from changing rim's to replacing my exhaust.
i would make sure the jack stand is right under the rear end(differential) but after u jack it up i would put jack stand's under the jack stand point's on the side's.
i've been doing this since i got my car in 03 and havent notice n e harm in the performance in the rear end(differential).

 

grammer man!!!!

It is OEM reccommended procedure to use the rear diff as a jacking point. Make sure to pump it up like arnold.

Place jackstands at the jackpoints forward of the rear wheels, at the pinchweld.

Do the damn thang

 

Thanks for the quick responses.