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Jacking Points/Axle Stands

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jamesledingham:
Cheers Steve,

I got a 3 ton quick lift jack from Machine Mart at the weekend, along with some 6 ton axle stands!

Snooky:
if you look at then end of the axle you will see 6 bolts where the wheel unit bolts on, can jack under there. if you need to work on the axles then you can use the stands on the chassis direct, or I have used the rear cross member when stripping the back end to do the bushes.

mmgemini:

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--- Quote from: "jamesledingham" ---Jacking points with a trolley jack...anywhere under the axle/chassis?
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Yes anywhere under axle or diff pan. Axle stands, again anywhere under axle, but for stability it's best to get them as far out as possible.

2ton Halfords ones will do, but I find with larger tyres on it's best to to go for taller heavy duty ones with wider spread on legs for better stability.

In the field a Hi-Lift jack is very useful, but make sure you read up on use or have someone show you how to use one, as they can be dangerous. Side rock sliders also give multiple jacking points as well as protecting sills and sides. At ~110 pounds a pair for a galvanised set, they are a worthwhile investment.

Cheers

Steve
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To me a Hi-Lift is a recovery tool. Not one for servicing.
 A trolly jack is much more stable.

Hey but what would I know as a mechanic  :twisted:

SteveG:

--- Quote from: "mmgemini" ---
To me a Hi-Lift is a recovery tool. Not one for servicing.
 A trolly jack is much more stable.

Hey but what would I know as a mechanic  :twisted:
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Some other good advice is to take time to read the post properly :roll:  :roll:


--- Quote from: "SteveG" ---
In the field a Hi-Lift jack is very useful,
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Cheers

Steve :)  :)

extreme90:

--- Quote from: "SteveG" ---
--- Quote from: "mmgemini" ---
To me a Hi-Lift is a recovery tool. Not one for servicing.
 A trolly jack is much more stable.

Hey but what would I know as a mechanic  :twisted:
--- End quote ---


Some other good advice is to take time to read the post properly :roll:  :roll:


--- Quote from: "SteveG" ---
In the field a Hi-Lift jack is very useful,
--- End quote ---


Cheers

Steve :)  :)
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PMSL
usualy i jack my 90 up an the hockey sticks and then stick a axle stand underneath the axle casing
i dont jack up under the diff altho haynes say a jacking point is there, 1 slip and the jacl could go through the fragile diff pan  :shock:
dan

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