Ground clearance for trolley jack

[TBKBABAB]

Am starting to put together a list of tools I need to get for my build which includes a trolley jack. I intend to do the build
on tressles or mobile axle stands which will be quite high so will need a jack with a quite high max lift (at leAst 700 mm) but to get one combined with a low entry looks very expensive could someone advise what the actually clearance is at front and back, Found some references to it being 6" but would appreciate if someone could confirm this.

On a separate note have decided to buy some af ratchet spanners which will mean I'll actually have a few sets of these for sale, couldn't find any rules that say I couldn't offer them for sale on here but could someone confirm this please.

[sjmmarsh]

I can't remember the exact clearance, but it is only the front of the car you need to worry about. You ca normally get a high lift jack under the fromt of the car be running one wheel onto a block of 2x4. That should give you the clearance you need.

Steve

[DCL]

Personally, I wouldn't want the car that high. I found having the upper chassis rail about waist height was about right, and that's around 300mm off the ground. A lot of the build will need access from above and below so you want something to let you climb aboard safely. It's just the rear axle and diff that might benefit from a bit more space, but then again, they're heavy items to lift any distance from the floor.

[Shropcat]

To get to that sort of height I would think you would probably need to use an engine crane to be safe.

Normal cheap trolley jacks have been fine for me although when the car has 13" wheels you may have to first roll the car on to a couple of 1" thick planks (front and back) to allow the jack to roll underneath the rear A frame and front chasis cruciform. These cheap jacks usually give you enough lift for normal maintenance when the car is completed.

[downsman]

I use this jack to service my Seven (and build it) and it has been ideal.

As has been said, normal axle stands on a high setting are fine to build the car on.
Much higher and it will be a pain, particularly for the person you rope in to operate the brakes when bleeding.

[grenpayne]

I've got the same jack as Downsman as have several other Seven owners near me. It's a great bit of kit and well recommended

[TBKBABAB]

Thanks for the advice will be a bit of trial and error when it arrives as to what height I settle on
I'm no spring chicken so the less bending and the more room underneath the better.
Dont want to find I prefer it higher and have bought a jack that won't go that high, would still
like to know what the clearance is at the front is please.

Also if it's ok to offer things for sale on here.

[BertBert]

re for sale, if you put things in forums for sale (rather than in the classifieds), your posting or thread is likely to be pulled by the mods. They are quite diligent at this!

If you are a L7Club member you'll probably get on well there - they are suckers for bulk-buys!

Bert

[TBKBABAB]

BertBert said:

re for sale, if you put things in forums for sale (rather than in the classifieds), your posting or thread is likely to be pulled by the mods. They are quite diligent at this!

If you are a L7Club member you'll probably get on well there - they are suckers for bulk-buys!

Bert

Ok thanks but if anyone is interested in a set of AF ratchet spanners pm me and ill send you the details

[anonymous-user]

DCL said:

A lot of the build will need access from above and below cease due to lack of enthusiasm, bits not fitting or waiting for missing parts so you want something to let you climb aboard safely and make engine noises whilst pretending you're driving it.

That's what you really meant, isn't it?