where do you jack with trolley jack?

RichB86 · 23-05-2008, 18:56

as per title where do you jack your car using trolley jack and then where do you put you axle stands?

Liverpool-Lad · 23-05-2008, 19:24

Always done it in my mates garage on the sills with some decent jacks, just pop the axle stands inwards slightly, youll see where. Never rested it on them though, just there for safety.

RichB86 · 23-05-2008, 19:36

dont fancy the sills as looks like theyll bend and crack, i usually use a bolt just behind back of wheel on front but then no space for stands anywhere?

Lummox · 23-05-2008, 19:43

If you have a low saddle jack then under the chassis rail is best and then put the axle stand where the rear wishbone bolt is.

briskgav · 23-05-2008, 21:16

i tryd jackin mine up on the sills, chuffin bent like a gooden, keep away mate.

bengie · 23-05-2008, 21:30

suspension mounts or chassis rails.

tartanarmy · 24-05-2008, 00:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by briskgav

i tryd jackin mine up on the sills, chuffin bent like a gooden, keep away mate.

Done that on one side of mine too, Not the cleverest thing to do!

Liverpool-Lad · 24-05-2008, 01:32

Have done this numerous times now with garage quality jacks and have had no issues, perhaps you are using the small jacks with the piddly seats.

Taxi 219 · 24-05-2008, 04:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by briskgav

i tryd jackin mine up on the sills, chuffin bent like a gooden, keep away mate.

Yes my main dealer done my n/s/f too the b*stards and denied all knowledge of it.I don,t use them no more.

tartanarmy · 25-05-2008, 00:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liverpool-Lad

Have done this numerous times now with garage quality jacks and have had no issues, perhaps you are using the small jacks with the piddly seats.

Yea that was my prob .... not enough clearance for the sill to sit in the little gaps.

matt@theforce · 25-05-2008, 09:50

I use the sills to lift my car and I have a cheap 2tonne trolly jack from Halfords, I found the sills bent the minute I tried to lift the car and found that putting a piece of softwood between the jack and the sill stops the sills from giving way

works a charm but you will hear alot of cracking noises from the wood which can be a little nerve racking.

mattbeef · 26-05-2008, 21:22

Same thing for me.
The sills are still bent slightly as the wood split when i last jacked it up but its still fine

23-05-2008, 18:56	#1
RichB86 Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 880 Members Car: Octavia Vrs Thanks: 37 Thanked 31 Times in 30 Posts	where do you jack with trolley jack? as per title where do you jack your car using trolley jack and then where do you put you axle stands? __________________ Must Go Faster

23-05-2008, 19:24	#2
Liverpool-Lad Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,642 Members Car: Octavia vRS Thanks: 12 Thanked 47 Times in 47 Posts	Re: where do you jack with trolley jack? Always done it in my mates garage on the sills with some decent jacks, just pop the axle stands inwards slightly, youll see where. Never rested it on them though, just there for safety. __________________ 2001 Rally Red Octavia vRS...remap complete Whiteline rear ARB, Superpro dogbone bush - 225/45/17 Goodyear Eagle F1 Aysmmetrics and lots of V-Power! Smiles all 'round

23-05-2008, 19:36	#3
RichB86 Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 880 Members Car: Octavia Vrs Thanks: 37 Thanked 31 Times in 30 Posts	Re: where do you jack with trolley jack? dont fancy the sills as looks like theyll bend and crack, i usually use a bolt just behind back of wheel on front but then no space for stands anywhere? __________________ Must Go Faster

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23-05-2008, 21:16	#5
briskgav Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: staffs Posts: 65 Members Car: octy vrs rally red Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: where do you jack with trolley jack? i tryd jackin mine up on the sills, chuffin bent like a gooden, keep away mate. __________________ "PRAISE THE TURBO GODS"

23-05-2008, 21:30	#6
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24-05-2008, 01:32	#8
Liverpool-Lad Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,642 Members Car: Octavia vRS Thanks: 12 Thanked 47 Times in 47 Posts	Re: where do you jack with trolley jack? Have done this numerous times now with garage quality jacks and have had no issues, perhaps you are using the small jacks with the piddly seats. __________________ 2001 Rally Red Octavia vRS...remap complete Whiteline rear ARB, Superpro dogbone bush - 225/45/17 Goodyear Eagle F1 Aysmmetrics and lots of V-Power! Smiles all 'round

25-05-2008, 09:50	#11
matt@theforce Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Durkar Posts: 2,308 Members Car: Octavia 130pd Elegance Estate Thanks: 119 Thanked 83 Times in 72 Posts	Re: where do you jack with trolley jack? I use the sills to lift my car and I have a cheap 2tonne trolly jack from Halfords, I found the sills bent the minute I tried to lift the car and found that putting a piece of softwood between the jack and the sill stops the sills from giving way works a charm but you will hear alot of cracking noises from the wood which can be a little nerve racking. __________________ Support Briskoda Join FREEDOM >>> <<<

26-05-2008, 21:22	#12
mattbeef Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sheffield Posts: 3,362 Members Car: Red Octy vRS Thanks: 36 Thanked 116 Times in 115 Posts	Re: where do you jack with trolley jack? Same thing for me. The sills are still bent slightly as the wood split when i last jacked it up but its still fine __________________ I few bits here and there but im happy to Performance Torque Go on click me you know you want to

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