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Ok, some piccies of the 2 main alternative jacking methods, using a 2.5t Halfords trolley jack (about £30 ish)
First, from the side. Note the jack is fully extended and the car isn't off the ground
(starting from raised suspension ht)
Chassis rails (rear)
Then, wheel about 1" off the ground, perfect for changing, note the angle of the jack lift arm.
Rear wishbone
And similarly for the front:
Front wishbone
I hasten to add that all the usual caveats & exclusions apply, please only follow standard Landrover Procedure etc etc .. don't copy me & jack on uneven gravel where the trolley jack can't roll etc...
Dave.Long succession of Disco's since 2001...
SIII Lightweight - neglected & rusting. Bulkhead, A panels, vent panel & outriggers now disintegrated - Next years project!
3rd Nov 2007 8:14 pm
ronp
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DaveT wrote:
don't copy me & jack on uneven gravel where the trolley jack can't roll etc... Dave.
Good pics
Agree, a key point when using a trolley jack is that it must be able to roll!
Might try on the wishbones when I put my road wheels back on.I was a normal heterosexual chap, but in these new woke awakenings I now identify as a Wardrobe.
4th Nov 2007 1:30 am
SN
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Thanks for the pics DaveT - I'm going to have to have a dry run to try this outSteve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
4th Nov 2007 6:36 pm
blue meanie D3 Decade
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I swapped my wheels and tyres back to MT/Rs today from the Scorpions and employed this method. It works fine but the only thing I would say is that if you have a 3T jack like I do then to get the saddle in what I would think is the safest place under the wishbones then due to the width ( )the jack wheels do end up sometimes interfering with the D3 tyres but if you're not desperate to have to lift your motor to the heights required by jacking it in the other places, then it's a good alternative. and theeeeennn......???
4th Nov 2007 7:54 pm
SN
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Thats the big issue with jacking on the chassis rail - the ridiculous (and dangerous) height you seem to need to get to, to do the job. The only issue I might have is the length of the jacking arm and whether it'll reach far enough under.Steve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
4th Nov 2007 8:23 pm
DaveT
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Location: Cornwall
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blue meanie wrote:
the jack wheels do end up sometimes interfering with the D3 tyres
Yep, thats a problem. You'll note that I've inserted the jack at a slight angle rather than in-line with the car to avoid this, but with a better jack it's going to be more of a problem.
No doubt someone will be along dreckly to tell us that these particular suspension parts aren't designed to be jacked or to support the weight...
Two other things struck me:
1) My mantec is looking rather scuffed. Need some detailing tips!
2) I'm missing my "t"
DaveLong succession of Disco's since 2001...
SIII Lightweight - neglected & rusting. Bulkhead, A panels, vent panel & outriggers now disintegrated - Next years project!
4th Nov 2007 8:34 pm
DN D3 Decade
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DaveT wrote:
blue meanie wrote:
the jack wheels do end up sometimes interfering with the D3 tyres
Yep, thats a problem.
I agree,particularly on the front wishbones, but there is a way round this, firstly drive the d3 onto some pieces of wood a bit thicker than the height of the trolley jack wheels and set out slightly so the tyres don't contact the jack wheels at all, the jack wheels just tuck in next to the wood below the tyre. I still think jacking this way is much safer than on the chassis rails, certainly for just swapping wheels over.
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4th Nov 2007 8:52 pm
TazDaz
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DaveT wrote:
1) My mantec is looking rather scuffed. Need some detailing tips!Dave
SWMBO's just bought me a cup ...
.....Oh you mean THAT "t" - funny place to put sign-writing I think - who sees it from that angle
4th Nov 2007 8:56 pm
ronp
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Don't think that'll work for me with 295 width on 20"Stormers.
Will poss just keep using chassis rails, as there was no problem whatsoever with capacity of the trolley jack I bought.I was a normal heterosexual chap, but in these new woke awakenings I now identify as a Wardrobe.
4th Nov 2007 8:58 pm
SN
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Tazdaz - your fireworks avatar is broke - try this one
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4th Nov 2007 9:00 pm
TazDaz
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SN wrote:
Tazdaz - your fireworks avatar is broke - try this one
SN - is it? hmmm it looks OK here what's wrong with it ??
4th Nov 2007 9:02 pm
DN D3 Decade
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Leave the 17's on ronp, Winter (and the ice age) is a comin'. You'll have snow up there for certain won't you? Glad the jack purchase was a success BTW.........Phew .......
4th Nov 2007 9:06 pm
NeVeTaS
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DaveT just used your pictures to change my wheels over and they were a great help. Many Thanks
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)the jack wheels do end up sometimes interfering with the D3 tyres but if you're not desperate to have to lift your motor to the heights required by jacking it in the other places, then it's a good alternative. 
what's wrong with it ??
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