Jacking Points/Axle Stands

[jamesledingham]

A very basic question I know.

What is safe to use as a jacking point?

Where would you put (an) axle stand(s)

Any pics would be welcome!!

[Snooky]

Sorry had to laugh when I 1st read this.....

What do you want to do, jacking points will be either the front or back ones, or even the bumper, and axle stands normally under the axle.... :lol:

[jamesledingham]

I know. Laugh all you will.

I've only ever jacked up more modern cars which have arrows.

I'm just paranoid of breaking anything!!

[jamesledingham]

Jacking points with a trolley jack...anywhere under the axle/chassis?

[SteveG]

Jacking points with a trolley jack...anywhere under the axle/chassis?

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

[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]

Jacking points with a trolley jack...anywhere under the axle/chassis?

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

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]

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:

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

In the field a Hi-Lift jack is very useful,

Cheers

Steve :)  :)

[extreme90]

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:

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

In the field a Hi-Lift jack is very useful,

Cheers

Steve :)  :)

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

[Xtremeteam]

How?

the bottom o the diff casing is 5-6 mm thick ive never even manged to dent the bottom,can do the front,just not the bottom

[SteveG]

Here's a pic for Mike



Cheers

Steve  :shock:  :shock: