Disco 2 Trolley Jack or just axle stands? Also where to jack?
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Thank you, I will DM with email address
As soon as I find how too
You shouldn't need to, you should just be able to download that directly.
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JUKE179r
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Since I have a +2” lift, I have a Daytona 3T jack with a 23” max lift height.
https://www.harborfreight.com/3-Ton-Professional-Steel-Floor-Jack-Super-Duty-63183.html
https://www.harborfreight.com/3-Ton-Professional-Steel-Floor-Jack-Super-Duty-63183.html
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OP lives in York, not New York! Have a look at these, don't forget a 2 ton jack will be fine, you ain't lifting the whole vehicle, which only weighs just over the two tons, or there are some 3 tonners quite cheap. I think i recognise both my small and my big jacks on their list.
https://www.eurocarparts.com/trolley-jacks
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The trouble with very cheap trolley jacks is that they don't lift high. I have one in the corner of the garage somewhere. They are OK if the car isn't a 4x4. I have never regretted buying my sealey cxd3000 but they are around £100. If I don't have to take the wheels off I like supporting the car on ramps. Keep a eye on your local facebook selling groups. Tools seem to sell well at good prices but you sometimes see bargains.
The rule of thumb for jacks is 3/4 of the unladen vehicle weight. Keep in mind that any cargo, etc. needs to be factored in, including fuel which will roughly add 100 kgs to the total weight for a full tank of diesel. I'd personally go for a 3T jack, not just because of the added safe lifting margin but also because it will give you more options, such as lifting directly from underneath the diff to raise both wheels simultaneously. The axle stands should be similarly rated - most show combined rating for a pair used together and not individually.
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I have found this one to be invaluable over the last 6 months
https://www.screwfix.com/p/hilka-pro-craft-2-5-tonne-quick-lift-4x4-trolley-jack/45834
Plenty of grunt and good height.
And not too expensive in my opinion.
https://www.screwfix.com/p/hilka-pro-craft-2-5-tonne-quick-lift-4x4-trolley-jack/45834
Plenty of grunt and good height.
And not too expensive in my opinion.
