Jacking Points And Axle Stands
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Like the idea, but prefer the standard axle stand as it’s ‘mostly’ in compression, not torsion/bending.
Really great concept though.
I'm speaking to the guy that makes these hub stands and he's reassured these do not move. You'd need to lift the van 250mm vertically to overcome the centre of gravity.
He's a race engineer.. these are what they use on all their vehicles. Also said they could beef them up but will cost more, anyone interested?
He's going to send me a video of these in action. Could be quite interesting. Will keep you posted.
He's a race engineer.. these are what they use on all their vehicles. Also said they could beef them up but will cost more, anyone interested?
He's going to send me a video of these in action. Could be quite interesting. Will keep you posted.
Removing all 4 wheels for powdercoat is what I need to do but I would also be looking to underseal as well.
If there's another way to do it with just axle stands let me know. Just can't figure out how to lift up the rear to get it safely on stands.
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You lift under the trailing arms and place axle under the normal jacking point.
Oh, and it’s more like 25mm vertical lift, not 250mm. Still not an easy thing to do.
Yea, 25mm is correct. Error on my part.
Is the trailing arm bit right where the hole is?
There's a vid further back in this thread showing where to lift
Agreed, and you'd have the handbrake on and first gear engaged. It'd take some moving.
It's often not the jack / axle stands etc that are the biggest risk, it's the terrain, if you are fortunate enough to be working an flat level concrete you are so much safer. Of course life isn't always that kind and having to change a wheel on soft or sloped ground certainly increases the risk massively, then it's best to never put any part of yourself under the vehicle.
Just be aware that when working in a commercial / industrial setting LOLER comes into play.
All jacks are classed as lifting equipment and the minimum requirement is that they are supplied with a Certificate of Conformity referencing the unique marked serial number.
I wouldn’t as it’s not designed to take the load in that area but if you want to jack in one go use one of these, if I need to it’s what I use ( not the exact one )
Ok thanks, i'll look into one of these
... and been told that it is OK to use the jacking beam that NikNak has posted at these two points marked in RED.
Thanks, the reason i asked in the first place was becuse i was hoping to jack in one go and place axle stands where you have marked in red. Thanks for your help.
Why not use the axle stands at the provided jacking slots just behind the front wheels? Wider and will be more stable IMHO.
