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farm jacking points?

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lambert:
how advisable is it to use a farm jack to lift a standard disco? side jacking is out through lack of suitable locations but would the bumpers take the strain? also if the bumpers are up to it are the bumper hook adaptors you can get worth bothering with? finaly are the branded jacks really that much better than non branded ones?

landroverkeith:
I wouldnt use a farm jack on standard disco bumpers or sills they only plastic after all and not designed for such use

clbarclay:
About the easiest option for using a ladder jack on a disco would be bolt on adaptors that mount directly onto the chassis. These provide a tube that a jack adaptor can fit into like a defender chassis.

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These have the bonus of interoperating good recovery points as well.
Some steering guards also include recovery and jacking points.


With ladder jacks maintenance is worth more than brand in my experience, though I haven't done much with cheaper brands to really compare. A genuine Hilift or Jackall though aren't particularly expensive. Clean the dirt off and spray all the mechanism with lubricant regularly and they work well, unlike one Hi-lift I borrowed which had probably never been lubricated since it left the factory.

lambert:
they look ideal where makes/sells them?

BigA:
I have to say from past experience the tube adapters, steering guard, bumpers etc. make a big difference as not only do they give a good solid point with the chassis, but they also stop the jack from wandering/slipping when in use. I have used in the past on a tow bar plate, but only as a last resort, and it was a bit nerve racking as the jack got higher and grip looked a bit iffy.

I have a Jackall, had it now for about 6 years, and as stated maintenance is well worth it, especially when lowering again. I must say though, that it works better these days now that a lot of the paint has been rubbed off from the ladder bit, as this used to cause some sticking when new.

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