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W88DY M Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: liverpool Posts: 116 |
Hello all
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27th Mar 2012 1:13pm |
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W88DY M Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: liverpool Posts: 116 |
Sorry when you say unspung wher about
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27th Mar 2012 1:26pm |
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Joe90 Member Since: 29 Apr 2010 Location: Hampshire Posts: 6409 |
EDITED read later posts NOT RECOMMENDED
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27th Mar 2012 2:35pm |
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ric355 Member Since: 02 May 2011 Location: Surrey, UK Posts: 302 |
RAVE explicitly states not to jack under the wishbones.
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27th Mar 2012 4:00pm |
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Gazellio @ Prestige Cars Member Since: 22 Jan 2010 Location: Chilterns, UK Posts: 11309 |
You need to lock the Suspension in "Off Road" height by leaving the tailgate open.
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27th Mar 2012 5:28pm |
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ric355 Member Since: 02 May 2011 Location: Surrey, UK Posts: 302 |
Here's what RAVE says:
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27th Mar 2012 5:44pm |
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Gazellio @ Prestige Cars Member Since: 22 Jan 2010 Location: Chilterns, UK Posts: 11309 |
That's a fair comment and I withdraw my post. The Suspension arms are quite delicate but properly protected with soft flat wood it is the quickest way to jack but as you say NOT RECOMMENDED as you may well damage your car. |
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27th Mar 2012 5:56pm |
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mzplcg Member Since: 26 May 2010 Location: Warwickshire. England. The Commonwealth. Posts: 4029 |
I'm with you Gaz. Always jacked on the lower suspension arms using a proper trolley jack with a soft pad. Never damaged a car yet.
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27th Mar 2012 6:01pm |
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Gazellio @ Prestige Cars Member Since: 22 Jan 2010 Location: Chilterns, UK Posts: 11309 |
I was only posting from experience probably jacked 40 Range Rovers this way over the years never damaged one in any way but its NOT RECOMMENDED - don't do it. |
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27th Mar 2012 6:03pm |
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Muddywheels Member Since: 18 Jun 2012 Location: East Riding of Yorkshire Posts: 394 |
My 2010 RRS was being serviced last week by a well known Nationwide LR dealer when it slipped off the lift while the wheels were removed. They have lent me a TDV8 Vogue while they assess the damage and I am seriously tempted
The lift below was used to support suspension arms while wheels were removed resulting in metal to metal contact and my RRS sliding sideways and coming to rest on the posts In my opinion this lift is probably ok for leaf or spring suspension but certainly not for RRS/RR/Disco with air suspension particularly in view of clear handbook instructions and diagram I recommend you ask your dealer how they lift your car next time it goes in Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW Still hoping for a S2 one day! |
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18th Jun 2012 8:15am |
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Saint.v8 Member Since: 13 Jun 2012 Location: UK< Surrey - Near the Middle Close to Some Green Bits Posts: 94 |
When I lifted my FFRR, I used a High Lift 3 tonne jack on the usual jacking points just under the door sills....
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18th Jun 2012 8:58am |
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DMRR Member Since: 14 Apr 2010 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 2027 |
I must be the only one here who has never had a problem with the standard jack on all my vehicles, I just follow the instructions in the handbook and all is well (that's for either a one off blowout - or swapping all four wheels for my MT/R's) Land Rover Addict
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18th Jun 2012 9:03am |
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Muddywheels Member Since: 18 Jun 2012 Location: East Riding of Yorkshire Posts: 394 |
I have swapped summer/winter wheels since I got my RRS without incident following handbook - used off road height setting and scissor jack provided under jacking points - never had a problem
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18th Jun 2012 9:10am |
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Joe90 Member Since: 29 Apr 2010 Location: Hampshire Posts: 6409 |
It is in Rave Up front on the subframe just behind the lower wishbone, at the back, again on the subframe, forward of the suspension, or you can use the towbar bracket to take the weight. I tend to use a combination of jack and axle stands for safety, and often shove a wheel under the car too. Easiest way to jack is to set off road height, and pack out underneath the jack with stable planks, and a small block between jack and jacking point. This way you have less travel on the jack, an easier lift and a more stable lift too. Alternatively I would love to have a four post hydraulic lift, but then I would need a double height garage . Experience is the only genuine knowledge, but as time passes, I have forgotten more than I can remember Volvo V70 P2 2006 2.4 Petrol 170bhp Estate SE MG Midget Mk1 1962 Previous: L322 Range Rover TDV8 3.6 2008; L322 Range Rover TD6 3.0 2002; P38A Range Rover V8 1999 |
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18th Jun 2012 9:51am |
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