Ramps for underbody access
Discussion
Jon39 said:
Bentleycraig said:
The rear axle stands are close to the orange coloured metal uprights, but the forward axle stands are some distance away from the vertical supports. Presume everything is safe, but I am imagining bending forces being present.
I have a small set of scissor lifts (equipment4garages , likely Quicklift rebadged) that lift to 600mm and I wouldn't purposely subject them to a high lateral load , especially so when they are not bolted to the ground .
I bought these from Amazon:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07XLR1FVJ/ref...
Obviously not as good as QuickJacks, but a fraction of the price and good enough to get under the front of the car for some jobs (e.g. oil changes, O2 sensors, etc.). Also, quite covenient as a quick drive-on option, and the ramp bits also come off for extra access on the sides.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07XLR1FVJ/ref...
Obviously not as good as QuickJacks, but a fraction of the price and good enough to get under the front of the car for some jobs (e.g. oil changes, O2 sensors, etc.). Also, quite covenient as a quick drive-on option, and the ramp bits also come off for extra access on the sides.
Percy Penguin said:
I bought these from Amazon:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07XLR1FVJ/ref...
Obviously not as good as QuickJacks, but a fraction of the price and good enough to get under the front of the car for some jobs (e.g. oil changes, O2 sensors, etc.). Also, quite covenient as a quick drive-on option, and the ramp bits also come off for extra access on the sides.
To get to the O2 sensors don’t you need to remove the wheels and the wheel well liners?https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07XLR1FVJ/ref...
Obviously not as good as QuickJacks, but a fraction of the price and good enough to get under the front of the car for some jobs (e.g. oil changes, O2 sensors, etc.). Also, quite covenient as a quick drive-on option, and the ramp bits also come off for extra access on the sides.
The quickJack looks a good piece of kit, handy for getting under my classic car as well.
Is the Vantage (2014) rear underside sub-frame accessible or is it protected by an undertray? Is it a heavy undertray if so, or can one person quite easily remove it to access the sub-frame? I dont mind getting my hands dirty to work on my cars so like the idea of cleaning up and protecting the sub-frame myself. I know mine was coated in Acf-50 a couple of years ago so probably due a top up. I like Lanoguard personally, very easy to apply and gives proper protection. Though for first time ever, i've sorned the Aston for Jan/Feb but itching to drive it again.
Is the Vantage (2014) rear underside sub-frame accessible or is it protected by an undertray? Is it a heavy undertray if so, or can one person quite easily remove it to access the sub-frame? I dont mind getting my hands dirty to work on my cars so like the idea of cleaning up and protecting the sub-frame myself. I know mine was coated in Acf-50 a couple of years ago so probably due a top up. I like Lanoguard personally, very easy to apply and gives proper protection. Though for first time ever, i've sorned the Aston for Jan/Feb but itching to drive it again.
Rear subframe does have an undertray to remove, none of the undertrays are heavy bit fiddly to get back on as you have to lie on your back with the under tray on your stomach and locate at least one bolt.
I am seriously considering a Quick Jack as it's a pain to try and lift the front/back as you have to jack each side up separately.
If Ram is reading what blocks do you have/need (if any) to locate on the AM lifting points using a Quick Jack.
I am seriously considering a Quick Jack as it's a pain to try and lift the front/back as you have to jack each side up separately.
If Ram is reading what blocks do you have/need (if any) to locate on the AM lifting points using a Quick Jack.
SHIFTY said:
If Ram is reading what blocks do you have/need (if any) to locate on the AM lifting points using a Quick Jack.
Let's see if AM-DB9 can chime in. Regrettably (or maybe fortunately?) I have not had occasion to have to lift my DB9 yet, keeping in mind also that I've only had it for a little less than a couple of months. The quickjacks do come with a set of hard rubber blocks and those have been perfectly adequate to lift both of my 911s. For example a recent brake flush on my 996 Turbo...
Here is what i have started for my Quickjack adapters. I still need to finish them up.
So I have the larger block of wood, a cut down 2"x6" spruce board, the adapter top part is 1"x2-3/4" wide Oak (length is critical, about 6").
I tried using the smaller QJ lift blocks under the Oak but that didn't work, the DB9 is too low and it would not lift the wheels off the ground.
So my temp solution was to use 3/4" thick wood spacers and that worked, up went the DB9.
I plan to finish up with replacing the temp spacers with 1"x4" oak, and the round dowels with rubber stoppers.
Also I removed the 4 rubber frame plugs prior to lifting, didn't want to smash them or create a relief that big on my oak adapters.
They are painted red for the right side.
If wanted i can provide the adapters dimensions for MY2013 DB9 (In metric
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So I have the larger block of wood, a cut down 2"x6" spruce board, the adapter top part is 1"x2-3/4" wide Oak (length is critical, about 6").
I tried using the smaller QJ lift blocks under the Oak but that didn't work, the DB9 is too low and it would not lift the wheels off the ground.
So my temp solution was to use 3/4" thick wood spacers and that worked, up went the DB9.
I plan to finish up with replacing the temp spacers with 1"x4" oak, and the round dowels with rubber stoppers.
Also I removed the 4 rubber frame plugs prior to lifting, didn't want to smash them or create a relief that big on my oak adapters.
They are painted red for the right side.
If wanted i can provide the adapters dimensions for MY2013 DB9 (In metric
)Edited by AM-DB9 on Thursday 8th February 22:58
I use these together with the rubber blocks from Quickjack...
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/aston-martin-v...
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/aston-martin-v...
I did see those.
I went my route for a few reasons.
$40 vs $200, using what I've got, I have a lot more contact patch surface area and i don't mind making sawdust,
plus I didn't like what i saw using the rubber blocks on my SUV so i opted for a solid stacked solution (Spruce and Oak have very high compression ratings).
As for the wood, the GVW works out to about 1,160 pounds per corner (averaged), with my wood front adapter being about 9.5 sq inches that should put it at 135psi (and 105psi for the rear) it is supporting, Spruce is rated at 5,610 psi and worse case 1,150 psi in shear, oak is rated even higher.
I went my route for a few reasons.
$40 vs $200, using what I've got, I have a lot more contact patch surface area and i don't mind making sawdust,
plus I didn't like what i saw using the rubber blocks on my SUV so i opted for a solid stacked solution (Spruce and Oak have very high compression ratings).
As for the wood, the GVW works out to about 1,160 pounds per corner (averaged), with my wood front adapter being about 9.5 sq inches that should put it at 135psi (and 105psi for the rear) it is supporting, Spruce is rated at 5,610 psi and worse case 1,150 psi in shear, oak is rated even higher.
Edited by AM-DB9 on Thursday 8th February 23:23
Another one that took delivery of Quickjacks, just last week, and spent much of the weekend getting them ready for use and the first lift yesterday. I didn't see this thread before buying, but concur with a lot of it. I too am storing the jacks underneath the car, but they do need to be precisely placed in my case, as there are not many mms of clearance, vertically and horizontally under the Challenger. And to reach the lifting points, these one are the extra long 6000 ELX versions. But it largely does what it says on the tin, bar a lot of faffing trying to pick up at the lifting points without impinging on other obstructions and bits of plastic. Most of yesterday spent cutting bits of wood, rubber and plastic to try with the supplied blocks to find the right combination prior to lifting. Have now sent for some adaptors off eBay that might make that easier next time.
Car is indescribably solid when sitting on them and the locks in place, and though some advocate putting additional axle stands under the car, it does feel very well secured just on the locked jacks.
Car is indescribably solid when sitting on them and the locks in place, and though some advocate putting additional axle stands under the car, it does feel very well secured just on the locked jacks.
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