Idiots guide to jacking up and axel stand placement
Discussion
Personally I drive onto a piece of 4x2 to gain a little extra height, use the trolly jack on the box section of chassis (where it meets a cross strut) on each side to lift the car and place axle stands either on the corner plates of the outriggers (having had a really good poke with a screwdriver to ensure they arent made of tissue paper) or again on the inner box section.
Then wheels (if removed) placed under car as well for added security.
But this is probably totally wrong
Then wheels (if removed) placed under car as well for added security.
But this is probably totally wrong
spongy said:
Try restoration ramps,secound hand if poss,much safer and easier;)
something like these ?http://www.restorationramps.co.uk/phdi/p1.nsf/supp...
pinchmeimdreamin said:
Personally I drive onto a piece of 4x2 to gain a little extra height, use the trolly jack on the box section of chassis (where it meets a cross strut) on each side to lift the car and place axle stands either on the corner plates of the outriggers (having had a really good poke with a screwdriver to ensure they arent made of tissue paper) or again on the inner box section.
Then wheels (if removed) placed under car as well for added security.
Works for me too.Then wheels (if removed) placed under car as well for added security.
R
So, just to be clear for my tiny brain: you jack each side of the car up in turn, rather than jacking the front and back in turn? I might try that method.
I've always jacked the front up first, by jacking on the first box section cross-member just in front of the towing loop, and put stands either side of that near where the front wishbones meet the chassis. Then the problem is that you can't get a trolley jack far enough under the rear of the car to reach the chassis box section, so I jack each rear outrigger corner in turn, putting a stand under the box section near the rear wishbone points. This method is a bit of a faff, though.
I've always jacked the front up first, by jacking on the first box section cross-member just in front of the towing loop, and put stands either side of that near where the front wishbones meet the chassis. Then the problem is that you can't get a trolley jack far enough under the rear of the car to reach the chassis box section, so I jack each rear outrigger corner in turn, putting a stand under the box section near the rear wishbone points. This method is a bit of a faff, though.
Must admitt it is a pain when it comes to putting it onto stands. The best way i have found is to jack the back end first. as already said before roll the back wheels onto a bit of wood to lift it that bit higher. you can then get a trolley jack under. Not keen on jacking on the diff so I have made a piece of wood which goes under the exhausts which i put the jack on. At either ends of this wood is another small piece of wood which lines up with either side of the main chassis rail. So the whole shape is a bit like a U shape. You can then jack in one go and put the axle stands under the main chassis rails. Then do the front just as you describe.
First step on the idiot's guide - Spell it right - Axle
Axle
ax·le (ksl)
n.
1. A supporting shaft or member on or with which a wheel or a set of wheels revolves.
2.
a. The spindle of an axletree.
b. Either end of an axletree.
Not
Axel
ax·el (ksl)
n.
A jump in figure skating that is initiated from the outer forward edge of one skate, followed by one and one-half midair turns and a return to the outer backward edge of the other skate.
Axle
ax·le (ksl)
n.
1. A supporting shaft or member on or with which a wheel or a set of wheels revolves.
2.
a. The spindle of an axletree.
b. Either end of an axletree.
Not
Axel
ax·el (ksl)
n.
A jump in figure skating that is initiated from the outer forward edge of one skate, followed by one and one-half midair turns and a return to the outer backward edge of the other skate.
LordGrover said:
Poor bloke comes on asking for jacking points and gets advice to spend hundreds on lifts, ramps, etc. Only on PH. 
That's not entirely fair: we've criticised his spelling as well.Edited to add: And we didn't mention the missing apostrophe in the thread title.
Edited by Dr Mike Oxgreen on Wednesday 16th November 16:18
Dr Mike Oxgreen said:
LordGrover said:
Poor bloke comes on asking for jacking points and gets advice to spend hundreds on lifts, ramps, etc. Only on PH.
That's not entirely fair: we've criticised his spelling as well.So, all in all, good value for money would be the general conclusion?
sinizter said:
First step on the idiot's guide - Spell it right - Axle
Axle
ax·le (ksl)
n.
1. A supporting shaft or member on or with which a wheel or a set of wheels revolves.
2.
a. The spindle of an axletree.
b. Either end of an axletree.
Not
Axel
ax·el (ksl)
n.
A jump in figure skating that is initiated from the outer forward edge of one skate, followed by one and one-half midair turns and a return to the outer backward edge of the other skate.
Thanks for that Axle
ax·le (ksl)
n.
1. A supporting shaft or member on or with which a wheel or a set of wheels revolves.
2.
a. The spindle of an axletree.
b. Either end of an axletree.
Not
Axel
ax·el (ksl)
n.
A jump in figure skating that is initiated from the outer forward edge of one skate, followed by one and one-half midair turns and a return to the outer backward edge of the other skate.
I’m always pleased when I give the internet spelling police an opportunity to demonstrate their importance to the forum
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