Check your jacking points.
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Check your jacking points.
This happened today as l was using VW jack.
Luckily van was only just on the way up and with wheel on axle. But when it went, it threw jack around and then under van. And in the process took out a bit of rusty wheel arch. A little shocked to be honest as l tend to rely on van jack without alternative support. No way again!
But time to get grinder & welder out and fit a new jacking point.
However, my confidence in using VW jack has hit the south pole. So seeking an alternative for on the road repairs.....
Bottle jack or trolley jack instead.? Your views please?
Regards
Stuart
MaxStu
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Re: Check your jacking points.
I never use factory jacks, just not up to the job and too slow. Trolley jack for me, bottle jack is OK, with the T25 you'll probably need wooden blocks as well. There is a thread about recommended jacks
Glad you weren't injured
Glad you weren't injured
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Re: Check your jacking points.
937carrera wrote:I never use factory jacks, just not up to the job and too slow. Trolley jack for me
+1
never used the jacking points, never will
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Re: Check your jacking points.
I've got a variety of jacks that I buy of ebay when I see them at the right price. Have a look for Elliot and Lake, good old English kit, also Weber supplied with vw and merc vans. You can't have too many jacks especially when they don't cost the earth second hand.
Why would the glass be anything other than half full?
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Re: Check your jacking points.
I bought this one
https://www.sgs-engineering.com/garage- ... olley-jack" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
https://www.sgs-engineering.com/garage- ... olley-jack" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Re: Check your jacking points.
Thanks to all. A bit shaken but fine.
Will add trolley jacket to inventory.
On a different van had to revert to this last year when drive shaft worked itself loose.
Do you reckon a porta potty would take weight if jack failed?
Will add trolley jacket to inventory.
On a different van had to revert to this last year when drive shaft worked itself loose.
Do you reckon a porta potty would take weight if jack failed?
MaxStu
1989 DJ 2.1 Auto Leisuredrive rusty bucket.
1987 DG1.9 LPG Auto Autosleeper
"Blissfully happy in your presence".
1989 DJ 2.1 Auto Leisuredrive rusty bucket.
1987 DG1.9 LPG Auto Autosleeper
"Blissfully happy in your presence".
Re: Check your jacking points.
what2do wrote:I've got a variety of jacks that I buy of ebay when I see them at the right price. Have a look for Elliot and Lake, good old English kit, also Weber supplied with vw and merc vans. You can't have too many jacks especially when they don't cost the earth second hand.
Ironically sold a 5 tonne Elliot & Lake at a local boot sale last year
MaxStu
1989 DJ 2.1 Auto Leisuredrive rusty bucket.
1987 DG1.9 LPG Auto Autosleeper
"Blissfully happy in your presence".
1989 DJ 2.1 Auto Leisuredrive rusty bucket.
1987 DG1.9 LPG Auto Autosleeper
"Blissfully happy in your presence".
Re: Check your jacking points.
A bog standard jack
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Re: Check your jacking points.
This is what I use - I need the low access for other cars and the lighter weight is handy.
Not quite as tall as the SGS one at max extension (~2" lower at lowest height as well as max) but the fast jack action is useful as are the side handles.
https://www.costco.co.uk/Hardware-DIY-T ... U/p/900930
Not quite as tall as the SGS one at max extension (~2" lower at lowest height as well as max) but the fast jack action is useful as are the side handles.
https://www.costco.co.uk/Hardware-DIY-T ... U/p/900930
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Re: Check your jacking points.
R0B wrote:A bog standard jack
Excellent!
MaxStu
1989 DJ 2.1 Auto Leisuredrive rusty bucket.
1987 DG1.9 LPG Auto Autosleeper
"Blissfully happy in your presence".
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1987 DG1.9 LPG Auto Autosleeper
"Blissfully happy in your presence".
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Re: Check your jacking points.
maxstu wrote: Do you reckon a porta potty would take weight if jack failed?
Yeh built like a brick $h1t house.
They have to take the weight of a fatty with a safety margin
Re: Check your jacking points.
Gumtree £15.00 2000kg TUV approved and in plastic case too. A bit compact but will load an axle stand too. Will invest in something a bit more robust nearer christmas.
MaxStu
1989 DJ 2.1 Auto Leisuredrive rusty bucket.
1987 DG1.9 LPG Auto Autosleeper
"Blissfully happy in your presence".
1989 DJ 2.1 Auto Leisuredrive rusty bucket.
1987 DG1.9 LPG Auto Autosleeper
"Blissfully happy in your presence".
Re: Check your jacking points.
itchyfeet wrote:maxstu wrote: Do you reckon a porta potty would take weight if jack failed?
Yeh built like a brick $h1t house.
They have to take the weight of a fatty with a safety margin
Yeah! Nice one lve been telling the missus its quite safe for her to use for years....so if the old thunder box can hold a T25 whats she worried for?....just dont empty it
MaxStu
1989 DJ 2.1 Auto Leisuredrive rusty bucket.
1987 DG1.9 LPG Auto Autosleeper
"Blissfully happy in your presence".
1989 DJ 2.1 Auto Leisuredrive rusty bucket.
1987 DG1.9 LPG Auto Autosleeper
"Blissfully happy in your presence".
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Re: Check your jacking points.
you want to hope she doesn't read this