Discussion
I'd like to remove all four wheels from my V8V while my son and I detail it - might even get them refurbed while I'm at it.
I have the jacking pads for the jacking points, which suggests that I shouldn't really be jacking it at any other point. If that's the case, how can I jack the side of the car to sit it on axle stands, if the axle stands need to go in the same place as I'm using to jack the car?
I have the jacking pads for the jacking points, which suggests that I shouldn't really be jacking it at any other point. If that's the case, how can I jack the side of the car to sit it on axle stands, if the axle stands need to go in the same place as I'm using to jack the car?
bogie said:
Excellent - thanks.the main point appears to be that it's OK to jack the car using the middle of the sill - it doesn't HAVE to be jacked on the main jack points
Nigel_O said:
Excellent - thanks.
the main point appears to be that it's OK to jack the car using the middle of the sill - it doesn't HAVE to be jacked on the main jack points
yes, exactly, so long as you use the correct positioning for the jack. What the jack pads/points do is take away the guesswork.the main point appears to be that it's OK to jack the car using the middle of the sill - it doesn't HAVE to be jacked on the main jack points
I have 4 of those jack stands, when I use some I always use them with a extra lay of rubber on the top, about 5mm thick, parts cut out some old rubber floormats I never use were they were made for, and stick that or tie-rap it on top, so you never get metal to metal contact, not for electrical use, but not to damage coatings on car parts you put the jackstands under.
GTRene said:
I have 4 of those jack stands, when I use some I always use them with a extra lay of rubber on the top, about 5mm thick, parts cut out some old rubber floormats I never use were they were made for, and stick that or tie-rap it on top, so you never get metal to metal contact, not for electrical use, but not to damage coatings on car parts you put the jackstands under.
Agreed - normally a good idea, but being a sucker for tools and stuff, I bought some of these very soon after buying the carhttps://www.astonmartinjackpads.co.uk/products
I use four of these stands (expensive, yes) and a low profile jack on my 2014 Vantage. They work exceptionally well and can also accommodate the custom metal jacking pads (which I purchased separately) specific for my roadster.
I considered a Quickjack but am happy with my low tech and portable solution to the Aston jacking point dilemma.
http://www.jackpointjackstands.com/
I considered a Quickjack but am happy with my low tech and portable solution to the Aston jacking point dilemma.
http://www.jackpointjackstands.com/
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