If you don't want to make a wood frame, you can put the jack stands under the control arm bolts (where the wood frame would go) for the front. But 2x4 length of wood cut to span the car is the way to go.
For the back, you can put them under the axle beam with no worries (I have done this for 4 years now on my 1.8t).
Position the jack on the other side of the pinch weld adjacent to the rocker panel dent (where the OEM scissor jack would attach). You do want to make sure you put a wood block between the jack "cup" and the car though.
Any 2 ton hydraulic jack and 2 ton stands will work for car, just make to inspect all of the welds.
Make sure you chock the wheels, put the car in gear, pull the parking brake, and leave the jack in place under the car in case you do have a mishap.
ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS check and double check your support before you crawl under there and start messing with things.
Good luck, have fun, and ID as much as your car parts as you can (I'm a nerd who loves to find all of the parts...helps to find failing parts and understand how the car works).
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