If you put some wood for the TJ to move on it should work surely?Loving the power of the TDV8!
17th Sep 2007 3:59 pm
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Did think about that but though the wheels might just sink into the wood. By that time I'd ordered a Takla (which got it's 1st use in anger on Saturday), had the stands and then got the compressor!
17th Sep 2007 4:03 pm
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You'll need one of the high lift ones, Draper or Sealey do them, but they won't be cheap. They would be quicker than me with my Takla too DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
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17th Sep 2007 4:13 pm
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Get a decent compressor would be my sugestion, spent couple of hours trying to get it to work with a bund then said b r that & shopped around for compressor. will see if I can find link.
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17th Sep 2007 4:17 pm
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My compressor works ok I have some pipe plugs too (haven't tried them yet ) But to whip a trolley jack out has to be quicker.DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
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17th Sep 2007 4:20 pm
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Probably but there is something nice about watching the air jack do its stuff whilst swigging coffee, none of that manual labour stuff!
17th Sep 2007 4:24 pm
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Have to admit I didn't fancy the potential aggro of the airjack/bung & thought that a trolley jack would be easier ( & possibly much cheaper) for using at home.
But how much is a suitable compressor for the Takla?
17th Sep 2007 4:24 pm
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Paul. I have a 2 ton Halfords trolley jack, and its good for the D3. It will lift each corner easily. I have never tried lifting an entire end of the car, as it would probably crack the block paving. Its heavy though, and I prefer the airjack for off-road use.
17th Sep 2007 4:24 pm
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Try the Clarke CTJ3QLG 3-T. Quick Lift Pro Trolley Jack £82.23inc.VAT
I have tried two Clarke 3 tonne trolley jacks. I found this the best. Heavy but strong and sturdy.
Lifting capacity 3 Tonnes.
High ratio hydraulic operation with combined foot pedal/handle operation and positive twist lock/release mechanism.
Saddle height - Min 145mm, Max 520mm
Safety overload bypass system.
Dimensions (LWH) 633 x 345 x 156 mm
There is a cheaper 3t Clarke one at about £45 but it's no where near as strongly built. It always felt a bit "on the limit" lifting one corner of my D3. The big one lifts a whole side in one go. No problems.
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17th Sep 2007 4:29 pm
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BTW: If you've got a tarmac drive you need to take extra precautions to protect the drive - both from the jack and the tyres when the suspension adjusts itself after... I bu66ered mine up first time I swapped my wheels.
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17th Sep 2007 4:31 pm
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Thanks for all the replies.
gilmorr, I've been looking at the machinemart site. I didn't think that a 520mm lift would be enough, but it obviously is, so I'm tempted by the heavier £ 82.32 Clarke model.
17th Sep 2007 4:35 pm
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I have the CTJ3000QL (I think DG does too) - with careful use it is OK
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r that & shopped around for compressor. will see if I can find link.
