Best way to lift a 4x4?

[Deluded]

I've just purchased a Honda CRV. Was quite cheap so needs a few bits doing, one being that the centre section on the exhaust is blowing slightly. I've ordered the part and plan to fit it myself on the drive. Not a problem usually and done it many times before.

Now with the CRV, my trolley jack is pretty much redundant. It will only really lift it a few inches higher than it already is sitting on it's wheels.

I may be able to fit the exhaust with the car sat on the ground as there is a fair bit of clearance but really, the higher off the ground it is, the better.

What's the best way to go about getting it off the ground? I thought of ramps but they aren't cheap new and I wouldn't really want to try getting the car onto them on my own.

Bottle jack?

[v8will]

Bigger trolley jack?

A lift will really make this so much easier, know anyone that has one?

[300bhp/ton]

Your trolly jack is broken or no good. Buy a decent one and some axle stands.


Ramps work well too.

[*Al*]

Half on the kerb and breeze blocks the other side?

[Stu R]

Either get a better jack (a CRV should pose no problem to anything with a decent lift - Costco ones will see a 3 inch lifted discovery cock a wheel quite far off the floor). Failing that there's always high lift jacks and bottle jacks. Also, make sure you're lifting from the jacking point or something suitably low, and strong.

Jacks are only there to lift it, if you're working under it for any length of time you'll be wanting axle stands or ramps.

[thinfourth2]

16ton forklift

Without a shadow of a doubt its the best way

[busta]

It's a 4x4, so drive it up a bank or straddle a ditch.

Alternatively, I use wooden blocks and ramps cut from sleepers.

[Deluded]

My jack is fine for anything at normal height. Was only a cheapy thing but I've had it years and it still does it's job great.

A ramp would be fantastic, yes, but I don't own or know anyone that owns a garage.

[5lab]

trolly jack sitting on something to raise it up?

trolly jack under the rear wheel ultimate in bodgery that one, just drive it on there..

[Deva Link]

Stu R said:

Jacks are only there to lift it, if you're working under it for any length of time you'll be wanting axle stands or ramps.

You shouldn't be under the car at all if it's only on a jack. If a trolley jack fails, it can fail pretty instantly.

I've often wondered why you can't get locking versions though?

[300bhp/ton]

Deluded said:

My jack is fine for anything at normal height. Was only a cheapy thing but I've had it years and it still does it's job great.

A ramp would be fantastic, yes, but I don't own or know anyone that owns a garage.

You're jack must be tiny or still broken. I've never seen a trolley jack not bigger enough to lift something like a CRV.

Maybe a block of wood to put between the jack and CRV would work?

I still think a better jack is in order.