Jacking

[foxy600]

Just wondering if it is relatively safe to jack up and place axle stands in each corner?
I want to get all my wheels done, and would rather take in all 4 if I can
Is it best to put the axle stands on the main part of the chassis, or will it be OK on the outriggers for a week?
In the original handbook (which I have!!) it states to place the axle stands in the same place as the jack...ie. the outriggers???

[GreenV8S]

Jack and axle stands under the main square chassis rails down the center of the car, please. The outriggers were not very strong when they were new, and will be weakened by rust with age.

[kentishS2]

I have jacked mine on the outriggers but I go further in and so reduce the strain a little and there have been no adverse effects. I prefer to jack on the main chassis rails where possible.

[sotonS2]

I'm paranoid about this - jack on the main chassis rails only and use timber lengths to shed the load along the rails.

Mind you, I have to raise the S 2" of the deck before I can even get my trolley jack underneath. I have a couple of pieces of old kitchen worktop which serve as a make shift mini-ramp for this purpose.

I really must get round to ordering the new shocks & springs

[kentishS2]

sotonS2 said:

I'm paranoid about this - jack on the main chassis rails only and use timber lengths to shed the load along the rails. Mind you, I have to raise the S 2" of the deck before I can even get my trolley jack underneath. I have a couple of pieces of old kitchen worktop which serve as a make shift mini-ramp for this purpose. I really must get round to ordering the new shocks & springs

I don't use any wood between jack and chassis in case it should slip (all that waxoyl)

I just use a thick cloth as padding.

[z_chromozone]

The only trouble with axel stands down the centre is that the whole car is a little precarious. I usually place the rear two under the outermost points of the where the rear suspension arms join the large round cross members, the front two one the square chassis sections.



Z

[kentishS2]

z_chromozone said:

The only trouble with axel stands down the centre is that the whole car is a little precarious. I usually place the rear two under the outermost points of the where the rear suspension arms join the large round cross members, the front two one the square chassis sections. Z

[sotonS2]

kentishS2 said:

I don't use any wood between jack and chassis in case it should slip (all that waxoyl) I just use a thick cloth as padding.

No Waxoyl on mine means timber sticks like cack to a bedspread. No way is she going to fall off.

[mikes3]

Had mine up on jacks/axel stands for a good bit of last winter, I was also a bit worried about how precarious it looked so stuck some bits of sawn up railway sleepers at various places. Made me feel a bit happier while thrashing about under it with either rust flakes or waxoil in my eyes (must get goggles this year!).

Had my wheels done a couple of years ago which required all 4 missing at the same time. Company managed to collect on Monday and return on Thursday...all for £25 a wheel with the tyres back on and balanced etc. I aquired a couple of trolly jacks and 4 axel stands which did the job a treat. Not recommended though if actually working under the car!

[Mr Sheen]

Photos of my V8S is on axles stands every winter, does this help you where to locate the axle stands?

[z_chromozone]

you can see the reflection of axel stands in the underside of the footwells, WOW!

I am not trying to provoke a response, but I would have my stands a bit further apart than that if any heavy work was required. You can never be too safe

Z

[mikes3]

that is an obsessivly clean chassis...you should be ashamed of yourself!

[ledaig]

I shouldn’t worry about the spacing – Mr Sheen doesn’t do any heavy work, especially on the accelerator/clutch/brakes etc .....

[mycroft]

ledaig said:

I shouldn’t worry about the spacing – Mr Sheen doesn’t do any heavy work, especially on the accelerator/clutch/brakes etc .....

I take it you have never tried to follow him then.

[HarryW]

The more i see Mr SHeens car the more I get depressed looking at mine , thats until I take it for a spin then I forgive myself .
I know its been mentioned, but you can really see reflections on the underside of the footwell , you struggle to see those on my bonnet most days .

Harry

[Mr Sheen]

z_chromozone said:

you can see the reflection of axel stands in the underside of the footwells, WOW! I am not trying to provoke a response, but I would have my stands a bit further apart than that if any heavy work was required. You can never be too safe Z

The car is remarkably stable. I found these were the best places to put axle stands, as there are vertical cross members directly beneath them.

Thanks for all the comment, gives me more incentive this winter

[kentishS2]

Mr Sheen said:

z_chromozone said: you can see the reflection of axel stands in the underside of the footwells, WOW! I am not trying to provoke a response, but I would have my stands a bit further apart than that if any heavy work was required. You can never be too safe Z The car is remarkably stable. I found these were the best places to put axle stands, as there are vertical cross members directly beneath them. Thanks for all the comment, gives me more incentive this winter

Surely Mr Sheen, they must be photos of your car on the production line before leaving the factory and getting dirty.

You even have shiny nuts, mine are all brown and dirty!

Wait now for a knob gag from Podie!

[shmern]

Mr Sheen said:

Photos of my V8S is on axles stands every winter, does this help you where to locate the axle stands?

That is a RIDICULOUSLY clean underside

Have to give mine a good clean over the winter !.

BTW Mr Sheen, our number plates are soooo close and The car's mica blue too !. Just the Interior a different colour.

Shmern (Deeply impressed with Mr Sheens car)

[kentishS2]

shmern said:

BTW Mr Sheen, our number plates are soooo close and The car's mica blue too !. Just the Interior a different colour.

Smern (and Mr Sheen), aren't the plates both cherished transfers, not the original reg are they?

Both "VBS" ....V8S

Coincidence??

[shmern]

kentishS2 said:

shmern said: BTW Mr Sheen, our number plates are soooo close and The car's mica blue too !. Just the Interior a different colour. Smern (and Mr Sheen), aren't the plates both cherished transfers, not the original reg are they? Both "VBS" ....V8S Coincidence??

I presume they are cherished transfer, To be honest K400 gave me a box load of info on the car, and I haven't opened it since getting the car, what with moving house and driving the V8s I haven't had a chance

I'll look later when Im home.

(BTW I'll post a picture I thought I'd never see, My Garage with 2 TVR's in it !!!!, still got the S2 )