Crossbredflea

Member

• Dec 1, 2015

• #1

Ok, Advice please? I have been searching for a hydraulic trolley jack to lift my D1 onto axle stands, many that I have seen have a max lift to about 430mm, I havn't measured exactly by my front axle is about 400mm off the floor anyway. From a safety point of view, can I put the jack on a block and use it anyway or should I hold out for a higher lifting jack? If so, what sorts of heights are available to Jo Public as the normal sellers, Halfords etc only seem to provide for cars? Thanks in advance

 

flatlander

It's not broken!

Donater

• Dec 1, 2015

• #2

I use a mercedes sprinter bottle jack off fleabay, cost around £35 quid. Chose a good supplier though.
I've stood a jack on a large block of wood, but of course would never climb under a motor without it being on stands.

 

flat

Well-Known Member

• Dec 1, 2015

• #3

what about something like this
https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/ctj2glc-2-tonne-hd-high-lift-trolley-ja/

 

Crossbredflea

Member

• Dec 1, 2015

• #4

I didnt know if the standard bottle jack should be used to lift the whole front end?

 

flatlander

It's not broken!

Donater

• Dec 1, 2015

• #5

Crossbredflea said:

I didnt know if the standard bottle jack should be used to lift the whole front end?

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Shirley If you're using axle stands you would only lift one side at a time?

 

Crossbredflea

Member

• Dec 1, 2015

• #6

That looks good, thank you both!

 

Crossbredflea

Member

• Dec 1, 2015

• #7

flatlander said:

Shirley If you're using axle stands you would only lift one side at a time?

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Massive no no on the safety stuff with the axle stands

 

discool

Well-Known Member

• Dec 1, 2015

• #8

No problem in lifting a side or end in one go with one of these, a bit expensive now, I only paid £88 in a Sealey promo 10 years ago. The greater the lifting weight the larger the foot print of the jack.
http://www.sealey.co.uk/PLPageBuild...rogroup=1436&analysiscode=&requiredresults=16

 

biggeeeee

Retired - Living the dream

• Dec 1, 2015

• #9

I bought this one and can recommend it.
Lift the Disco 300 and the TD5 no problem (not together mind)

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/ctj3000g-3-tonne-professional-garage-j/

 

Last edited: Dec 1, 2015

henrytilly

Active Member

• Dec 1, 2015

• #10

dont bother with the halfords quick lift one there pooh