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Close call....bloody jacks
Started to swap over my wheels today as the MTR's are off to pastures new.
Jacked up the D3 using the clarke 3T hi lift, loosened off nuts on rear offside before fully lifting wheel off the ground then....holy
The jack slipped and the D3 dropped ever so slightly, with my legs either side of the wheel what a frikkin fright
So nuts retightened on wheel and waited for mine to drop again I think i'll just get the local tyre place to swap them as they need to take the MTR's off the rim anyway.
Had one of these trolley jack to chassis mount made last week, tried it today, solid.
To improve it I need a taper on boss that fits into the chassis to make it easier to line up, and the 50mm diameter need to be 20mm height rather than 5mm, as the leading edge of the jack catches on the undertray.
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10th May 2008 9:47 pm
DaveT
Member Since: 01 Aug 2005
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 2576
How quickly did you move
They have a horrible habit of adjusting the suspension if you forget to leave a door open. Not helped by kindly souls coming along and shutting the door for you
I always jack the suspension arm rather than chassis. less chance of movement.
Probably not the LR approved method though.
BTW - the manual seems to show a jacking point on chassis BEHIND the rear wheel
Anyone found / used it?Long succession of Disco's since 2001...
SIII Lightweight - neglected & rusting. Bulkhead, A panels, vent panel & outriggers now disintegrated - Next years project!
Takla works a treat under the ASFIR rear diff guard I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
10th May 2008 9:53 pm
simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
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DaveT wrote:
I always jack the suspension arm rather than chassis. less chance of movement.
Probably not the LR approved method though
Certainly not approved but the best method at any tyre changing place. My local tyre shop (very good they are) also fit and supply the local dealer. They ALWAYS use the suspension arms at the rear. ESPECIALLY on the passenger side where the compressor is.
If the D3 slips and your jacking that side... you could end up with a punctured compressor... v expensive to fix.
If you stick it into access height, the wishbones are more or less horizontal, and jack is therefore more stable.
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10th May 2008 10:12 pm
sideview
Member Since: 02 Dec 2006
Location: in the valley
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Good stuff to know guys I'm not so good at giving advice...may I offer you a sarcastic comment instead?
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Re: Close call....bloody jacks
jkp wrote:
The jack slipped and the D3 dropped ever so slightly, with my legs either side of the wheel
Well, I heard of Scotsmen getting legless ... but not in this way!
glad all was ok!
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11th May 2008 7:18 am
Bushwanderer
Member Since: 27 Nov 2007
Location: Northern Rivers, NSW, Australia
Posts: 2050
I must admit that I'm still scratching my head over why LR use scissor jacks for "airbag" D3s and hydraulic jacks under "coilers".
Best Wishes,
11th May 2008 7:21 am
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I tend not to trust either the LR jack (which has been replaced twice and is emergency use only) or the Takla and use 6 tonnes axle stands front and rear of both at same side of the car. I jack the car up on the Takla and drop the car down onto stands. Then take off the wheels, clean underneath, have a cuppa and check everything is OK to my untrained eyes, then put on the new wheels and jack it up again to get out the stands. Takes a bit of time but no risk of underwear needing changed at the end of it.
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I think i'll just get the local tyre place to swap them as they need to take the MTR's off the rim anyway.
How quickly did you move 
