Jacking The Car Up

[Guest Roger 2B]

I have a 2B.

 

Jacking the rear of the car with a trolley jack is obviously straightforward - stick it either under the diff' or the ends of the training arms (depending whether I want to lift one corner or the whole rear).

 

When it comes to the front it is a different matter. One corner can be done under the end of the lower wishbone. But how do I jack the whole of the front? Can the jack be put under the front crossmember of the chassis?

[Guest Guy]

Yes, I jack the car up by the front cross member, the radiator sits very close so I have to be careful. Just don't use the steering rack.

[Guest Ant]

I'd second that. I regularly jack mine up with a trolley jack under the centre of the box section at the very front (wishbone chassis). There's just enough room to put the trolley jack in the middle and and axle stand either side below the front wishbone mounting bolts. It's perfect!

 

Ant

[Les Welsher]

I do the same, but I put a piece of wood between the trolley jack and the cross member to spread the load a bit and protect the paint.

 

Les

[Guest Roger 2B]

Thanks for the replies. It's good to know the crossmember is OK for jacking.

[Guest chris brown]

It's good to know the crossmember is OK for jacking

OK for jacking it's strong enough to hang the whole b*****y car from it.

[Guest ColinR]

That's how Richard does it in the Sub K vid - hook a chain hoist on and up it goes.

 

Colin