V8V Jacking - one corner only?

[Krhuangbin]

I'm sure there was a thread on this recently but I can't find it sadly...

Can you jack these (06 V8V) one corner at a time? I'd like to take each wheel off separately for a proper clean of each, and a good scrub in the wheel well too, this weekend. I have a low profile jack.

No need to get it up on axle stands etc but i'm a bit confused about the "sheer panel" issue?

So am I OK to lift a single wheel off at the correct jacking point, and work my way around the car?

Cheers

[mrpseudonym]

Yes, if you use the correct jacking point you can absolutely do one corner at a time. Just steer clear of the chassis frame hollow box that runs inboard longitudinally

[olv]

You are fine to do a corner at a time. https://www.redpants.lol/diy-jack-stands Step 3 in that guide has photos of the rear and front jack points.

[Nigel_O]

Why not jack up the side of the car (using a suitable load spreader, such as a length of timber), then hold the car on axle stands at the correct jacking points and then do two wheels at a time?

[Krhuangbin]

Thanks all!

Nigel - i think it was your thread recently on this!

So a plank for wood along the circled areas, half on the plastic half on the chassis, jack in the center?

Edited by Krhuangbin on Wednesday 24th August 10:55

[Dewi 2]

Do you know about the jacking pads, which are a convenient way of using a jack in exactly the correct position ?

There is a topic somewhere.

Also handy to carry in the car, in case a breakdown service is ever needed.

When removing a wheel and tyre, they are quite heavy, so I put a support under the tyre.

[pschlute]

Don't forget to put bricks in front of the front wheels !

[whirlybird]

I recall from a thread a while back that AM jacking pads were about £200 + - ???? a set of 4
but you can use ice hockey pucks from fleabay at about £1.50p each, use them on my cars

[Dewi 2]

whirlybird said:

I recall from a thread a while back that AM jacking pads were about £200 + - ???? a set of 4
but you can use ice hockey pucks from fleabay at about £1.50p each, use them on my cars

Yes pricey, but don't recall them being that much. Hand made in small batches, rather like the pricey cars.

The main advantage over ice hockey pucks, is if someone unfamiliar with AM jacking should ever become involved.
The precise jacking locations are then clear to them.

The rubber inserts are often damaged by dealer jacking, but can be replaced for pennies (cents), although perhaps not if buying from AML.

[DB9VolanteDriver]

Krhuangbin said:

Thanks all!

Nigel - i think it was your thread recently on this!

So a plank for wood along the circled areas, half on the plastic half on the chassis, jack in the center?

Edited by Krhuangbin on Wednesday 24th August 10:55

Don’t put any of it on the ‘plastic’! The wood beam should only be on metal inboard of the bodywork, if you go that route. Frankly, one corner at a time is not much slower than one side, and it is probably easier to manage without assistance.

[Nigel_O]

Krhuangbin said:

Thanks all!

Nigel - i think it was your thread recently on this!

So a plank for wood along the circled areas, half on the plastic half on the chassis, jack in the center?

Edited by Krhuangbin on Wednesday 24th August 10:55

Yes, I used a plank of engineered laminate flooring between the jack and the sill - jacked the car on one side, then used two axle stands on jacking pads (which I got for £59 from https://www.astonmartinjackpads.co.uk/products)

I was actually jacking all four wheels off the ground ready for detailing and a wheel refurb, but the process is the same for each side

[Zuman]

You are wise to be cautious, however (read the whole thread, if you haven't seen it): https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/aston-martin/3...

[maccavvy]

using the proper jack pads are great. no chance of slipping out of place of damaging and plastics.

a hockey puck is fine if placed correctly . there isnt a lot of room to place it and not damage the plastic sill.