Jacking a Rapide S

[skyebear]

I've got a very slow leak from front nearside tyre so going to remove the wheel and take it for (hopefully) a repair or reseal on rim.

I vaguely recall a thread on here years ago where someone jacked up a Rapide and damaged the torque tube. Is it good practice to raise the front or the nearside in tandem? I've got two jacks so I can do this. Or is that overkill and I can just lift the one corner?

Also where's a suitable place to locate an axle stand while the wheel is off?

Thanks.

[BiggaJ]

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Page 12.3 Jacking points for Rapide S

[skyebear]

Thanks I've got that. It was whether I needed to jack from two points. And where I'd normally locate an axle stand seems to be covered by undertrays.

Worst case I've got spare wheels for another car I could place underneath should the jack fail.

[LPH]

I'm considering something like this for such situations, Turns your jack into an axel stand.

Would never leave a car supported on just a jack even with wheels under it. But this adds a proper mechanical support.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/AGM-Products-Jack-Rod-Aut...

[Jon39]

LPH said:

I'm considering something like this for such situations, Turns your jack into an axel stand.

Would never leave a car supported on just a jack even with wheels under it. But this adds a proper mechanical support.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/AGM-Products-Jack-Rod-Aut...

£104 !!!

Ivan Dutton and John would have that made, using strong metal in his junk collection in about 10 minutes.

https://youtu.be/oMyWQuOUN_Q?si=Tufo2U3D55tf7Mqt

[LTP]

Jon39 said:

LPH said:

I'm considering something like this for such situations, Turns your jack into an axel stand.

Would never leave a car supported on just a jack even with wheels under it. But this adds a proper mechanical support.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/AGM-Products-Jack-Rod-Aut...

£104 !!!

Ivan Dutton and John would have that made, using strong metal in his junk collection in about 10 minutes.

https://youtu.be/oMyWQuOUN_Q?si=Tufo2U3D55tf7Mqt

The only issue with a device like this is it can instil a false sense of security. I'd be willing to bet (with no supporting data) that the failure of the valves or seals in a trolley jack is not the major cause of jack "failure", but that the car slipping off the jack or the jack tipping over is.

And I doubt that £104 is the manufacture cost, when you need to consider (in no particular order) marketing, packaging, safety testing, conformity of production, shipping, perhaps import duties (some parts are bound to be made in China), administration, patent fees, plus a margin for everyone involved.

[Aml21s]

tomorrow i should get them from the metal worker, a fresno wood beam cut and reinforced with metal to lift the front tires of a rapide, 14 cm of height, will post images if i got them tomorrow. to allow me to remove the undertray, and service the car change air filters, etc i got like 12 jacks even 6 tonnes ones but i dont like them.

[Dewi 2]

I had the same problem with a slowly deflating tyre on a BMW E30.
The car is stored away from home, so I used the OEM jack which fits securely into the jacking point and removed the wheel..
Circumstances have meant, that I have not yet been able to refit the wheel.

The car has stood perfectly happily on the jack for more than 2 months.
At no time have I been under the car, so have not been at any personal risk.

Perhaps the beefy mechanical jacks, without fluid or seals, can be trusted a little more.