Jacking Under Wishbone

[Will Eastman]

Is it ok to jack up my clio using a trolley jack underneath the wishbone (where the 2 bolts are near the hub). I know it isn't ideal but I don't want to use the sill any more and am finding it hard to get the car up on stands (under the subframe) without having a second jacking point.

 

[W M Autos]

Yeah won't hurt. Maybe better to get on the subframe as the wishbone can slip on the jack if you're not careful.

 

[Daniel]

Jack it up on the sill with a block of wood to protect the sill, then put the axle stand under the bolts that bolt the back of the subframe to the chassis?

The front of my car has been sat like that for over a year. The back wheels haven't even got any bolts in them! lol

 

[Will Eastman]

Fair enough. I'm struggling to get a decent block of wood under the sill with my jack as I already have to drive the car onto some old brake discs to be able to get the Jack under it. Can somebody recommend a decent jack. Want one that has a low saddle so it can fit all the way under to get to the subframe jacking point easily.

 

[Daniel]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-5-Ton-L..._Lifting_Moving_Equipment&hash=item2a1a6fdaf9

I have this one, it's bloody brilliant! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Arcan-Rac..._Lifting_Moving_Equipment&hash=item43b8bdbc85

 

[Will Eastman]

Looks good. Have you tried one like that?

 

[Daniel]

Yes, when I bought it. :S

 

[ThomasBrentnall]

http://www.sgs-engineering.com/hydraulic-jacks/trolley-jacks/tj3lp-low-profile-garage-trolley-jack

 

[Budgie]

I always jack on the subframe bolt to chassis, or the chassis rails under the car if you can get a jack on it.

 

[MartinR]

I always jack on the subframe bolt to chassis, or the chassis rails under the car if you can get a jack on it.

This

 

[Will Eastman]

I am sorry but when you say chassis rails where do you mean?

 

[JamesBryan]

I am sorry but when you say chassis rails where do you mean?

An old pic, but it shows where the rail is

 

[v16daf]

http://www.sgs-engineering.com/hydraulic-jacks/trolley-jacks/tj3lp-low-profile-garage-trolley-jack

They do look good! My old jack leaks again now. Similar design to what Daniel posted, but it's a single pump sealey one

 

[ThomasBrentnall]

They do look good! My old jack leaks again now. Similar design to what Daniel posted, but it's a single pump sealey one

I'm thinking about upgrading to one, since fitting cooksports I can no longer jack on the subframe! I currently have this which has been faultless

 

[mattjk]

Yes, when I bought it. :S

Lol.

 

[JamesBryan]

I'm thinking about upgrading to one, since fitting cooksports I can no longer jack on the subframe! I currently have this which has been faultless

Get a pair of these: http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/laser-5669-low-rise-car-ramps-one-pair

Reverse the car on to them and job done. They've helped me loads of times.

Can be found cheaper on eBay i think.

 

[ThomasBrentnall]

Cheers James

Will have a look on ebay for them, they look pretty good!

 

[JamesBryan]

A lot easier than driving the car on to bricks or wood

 

[v16daf]

I'm thinking about upgrading to one, since fitting cooksports I can no longer jack on the subframe! I currently have this which has been faultless

I'll prob buy one of these -


The one you posted - http://www.sgs-engineering.com/hydraulic-jacks/trolley-jacks/tj3lp-low-profile-garage-trolley-jack

Or the ultra low entry one - http://www.sgs-engineering.com/tj2-professional-low-profile-service-trolley-jack

 

[JamesBryan]

I have the 3 Ton Low Profile one, it's really good.

Bloody heavy carrying from my shed to the car though.

 

[v16daf]

Just bought the ultra low entry jack plus a car creeper.

Thanks for the link ThomasBretnall

 

[Will Eastman]

Car creeper, I want one of these just for how pervy it sounds. Iv heard you can't use them within 200meters of a school or between the hours of 8 and 5 haha

 

[ThomasBrentnall]

No worries mate