Hacksawbob wrote:3 tonne stands from machine mart I put them on right angles to the chassis cross member that is just inboard of the rear jacking points.
From the right honerable member from warrington, Beaker uses a BIG chunk of wood to bridge the gap between the chassis outriggers at the front and has that between the stand. I havent had much cause to lift the fronts for wheel work I have used those ramps when I have needed to get under the front. I dont think I meant 3 tonne I meant 6 tonne big chunky red with white square section lifting peice.
yes Bob's correct 6 tonne stands from Machine Mart £20
The big bits of wood are known load bearing quality hardwood that I can trust, don't use softwoods even thick bits can go suddenly.
I must admit I don't understand why VW didn't put on a proper jacking plate on the front crossmembers. I don't like using the bottom of the jacking points as they're not a very large contact point for a stand, ok on a ramp with cups of course.
picking up the 6 tonne stands from Mm tomorrow as i want to get busy fixinf the heating on my Aircooled
my question is can i use the standard vw jack to lift the van or should i buy a jack and if so whats the best one to get
Nicola&Tony wrote:I wouldn't use the VW jack unless you're out and about and get a puncture. Easier and safer to use a 3 tonne trolley jack when working at home imo.
I have never found the smaller trolley jacks have enough lift without getting one of the £60+ monster ones. A Clarke high lift jack with a land rover adapter does the job much better. again available from MM
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lewis
im just back from MM, I was going to buy the jack you mentioned but the guy in MM told me he has had about 10 back and suggested this
he also offered a 5% discount cos I asked...
for the sake of £20 squid I may go for this unless anyone has a better idea
or the proverbial ebeee shop .. but postage might be an issue.
let me know what you decide. I will pop into MM on Monday if all goes to plan so will be interested in your decision!
Cheers
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Now a proud T3 Caravelle GL 2.1 DJ WBX owner: "Dora the Explorer" .. by my reckoning, a T15 Driver! Dr T15 Speaks!
With these you can get some serious height esp good if doing Gbox/engine out stuff
with this to fit the "hole" in the chassis lift point. Check dimensions to check it fits but it should I am guessing if it fits the landy 90 which mine does here
I got my adapter off ebay more like this one here
i was about to order from MM (for £64 -5%) when I checked fleabay, someone local to me had one, he had lowered his car and now it wont fit under so I got it for £30
just to say its a decent bit of kit.
and so ends my 'search for a jack' saga, I can get on with the work now as soon as the rain stops
