Jacking and axel stands advice

Post by **organicmatter** » 05 May 2016, 09:19

Im after a jack and stands for my camper, its a pop top holdsworth conversion.

Are the 2tonne kits halfords and screwfix sell good enough?

Or would I be better getting a separate 3 tonne bottle jack and 3 tonne axel stands (are the ratchet type okay?).
I have the jack that came with the van but this needs the jacking points to work (mine are fine now. but...) so would probably use the jack in the van as well.

Tim

Post by **jamesakers** » 05 May 2016, 10:07

This is what I used the other day, it's a 3 tonne bottle jack and 2 tonne stands.

This issue I found is that i've had to use hardwood blocks to get enough lift. I think i'll be getting a larger trolley jack in the future.

Post by **organicmatter** » 05 May 2016, 12:50

This issue I found is that i've had to use hardwood blocks to get enough lift. I think i'll be getting a larger trolley jack in the future.[/quote]

May look at the 5 tonne bottle jack as has a higher lift.

Only changing fuel lines this time did see your blog post (good stuff).
But will want access for other jobs that pop up.

Post by **Oldiebut goodie** » 05 May 2016, 12:57

jamesakers wrote:This is what I used the other day, it's a 3 tonne bottle jack and 2 tonne stands.

This issue I found is that i've had to use hardwood blocks to get enough lift. I think i'll be getting a larger trolley jack in the future.

Why have you used blocks - you haven't unscrewed the top adjuster on the jack at all.

Post by **jamesakers** » 05 May 2016, 14:09

Oldiebut goodie wrote:
This issue I found is that i've had to use hardwood blocks to get enough lift. I think i'll be getting a larger trolley jack in the future.

Why have you used blocks - you haven't unscrewed the top adjuster on the jack at all.

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It was dictated by the size of the blocks! If the adjuster was up I couldn't get it under. A right pain.

Post by **scottbott** » 05 May 2016, 19:52

often wondered about ramps,anyone suggestions for a decent quality set

Post by **silverbullet** » 05 May 2016, 20:38

jamesakers wrote:This is what I used the other day, it's a 3 tonne bottle jack and 2 tonne stands.

This issue I found is that i've had to use hardwood blocks to get enough lift. I think i'll be getting a larger trolley jack in the future.

Bloody hell that looks dicey. The small head on the ram is just asking to split that bit of timber under the chassis.
Buy a bigger trolley jack asap.

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Post by **Plasticman** » 05 May 2016, 21:08

thats lethal

try something along these lines
https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/ctj3000 ... -garage-j/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
and i have afew of these https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/cax-6tb ... le-stands/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
note 6ton a pair not each
they do a pair at 3ton which look the same but lack the physical base size and height
mm

Post by **jamesakers** » 05 May 2016, 21:20

metalmick8y wrote:thats lethal
try something along these lines
https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/ctj3000 ... -garage-j/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
and i have afew of these https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/cax-6tb ... le-stands/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
note 6ton a pair not each
they do a pair at 3ton which look the same but lack the physical base size and height
mm

They look great.

Post by **organicmatter** » 05 May 2016, 22:14

Will something like this do for occasional use?
http://www.screwfix.com/p/hilka-pro-cra ... -kit/66742" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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Post by **markpark** » 06 May 2016, 00:07

I have the exact same machine Mart jack linked above and have used it heavily for t3's for 6/7 years. It's ideal as it goes high enough for most jobs. Only time I had a problem is on lowered cars but not an issue For a van

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Post by **boatbuilder** » 06 May 2016, 00:08

I have one of these... RAC high lift jack, think I got it in halfords.

http://www.preloved.co.uk/adverts/show/ ... hare-email" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

And I'm another fan of the 6 tonne non-folding jack stands.
I wouldn't use the folding ones...too unstable for me!

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Post by **organicmatter** » 11 May 2016, 21:47

Used the jack I have (came with the van) and got those 6 tonne axel stands, very solid feel happy to move about underneath with them in place.
Will need to invest in proper trolly jack soon.

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Post by **jamesakers** » 10 Jun 2016, 13:19

Just to update on this, i've replaced my health and safety hazard setup with these from SGS Engineering: http://www.sgs-engineering.com/tj3-3-to ... xle-stands" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

3 Tonne Trolley Jack (395mm to 560mm lifting range)
12 Tonne Ratchet axle stands (6 Tonne per stand)
2 Year Warranty
£120 inc P&P

Post by **RogerT** » 11 Jun 2016, 14:18

Oooh, they have a sale on! This one would suit me better, as its high enough for the van and low enough for the Mini as well. My last trolley jack got the Mini up on axle stands ok, but couldn't get it down afterwards. Mind you it was only £10 from Woolworths, and it's done well for that price!

http://www.sgs-engineering.com/garage-e ... olley-jack" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

E D I T maybe not with their £84 delivery charge to my remote location. Feck...

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