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Weegie Member Since: 09 Jun 2014 Location: East Sussex Posts: 3233 |
Parts are right. Just need to drill a 16mm hole in the bottom of the adapter so that it fits over the jack. Not right through!!
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26th Nov 2016 8:26am |
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Alistair Member Since: 11 Feb 2011 Location: Peterborough / Bordeaux / Andorra Posts: 7921 |
You would be better with a metal version of the adapter - they do exist but harder to find.
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26th Nov 2016 9:12am |
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Weegie Member Since: 09 Jun 2014 Location: East Sussex Posts: 3233 |
I agree about the metal one. Got mine here:
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26th Nov 2016 9:20am |
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alistairh Member Since: 17 Sep 2016 Location: edinburgh Posts: 801 |
Thanks for advise and links guys Will get the metal adaptor as well... |
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26th Nov 2016 9:54am |
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Baltic Blue Member Since: 13 Aug 2015 Location: North Wales Posts: 3760 |
In Blue Peter speak,
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26th Nov 2016 10:43am |
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Rob99 Member Since: 03 May 2016 Location: Gatwick Posts: 1368 |
My sprinter jack is due any day so will also be buying an adaptor.
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26th Nov 2016 10:45am |
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Weegie Member Since: 09 Jun 2014 Location: East Sussex Posts: 3233 |
The metal one is aluminium so easy to drill. The most difficult part will be ensuring it is at right angles. Don't you have a friendly garage nearby or someone with a pillar drill? John
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26th Nov 2016 11:16am |
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Rob99 Member Since: 03 May 2016 Location: Gatwick Posts: 1368 |
Thanks John
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26th Nov 2016 11:30am |
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Baltic Blue Member Since: 13 Aug 2015 Location: North Wales Posts: 3760 |
Sorry for sending so many photos, I am trying to learn how to get them the right way up .
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26th Nov 2016 11:34am |
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Baltic Blue Member Since: 13 Aug 2015 Location: North Wales Posts: 3760 |
A simple Heath Robinson mod that works OK if you can't drill the 16mm hole.
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27th Nov 2016 4:21pm |
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Weegie Member Since: 09 Jun 2014 Location: East Sussex Posts: 3233 |
The problem with that is that, under load, you are depending on a self tapper into rubber to remain stable if there is any lateral force when jacking the vehicle. I wouldn't be happy. John
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28th Nov 2016 12:37pm |
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Roverlord Member Since: 19 Aug 2016 Location: london Posts: 29 |
I too bought a sprinter jack, but found the other day when I had a flat that the sprinter jack was but a little bit tall about 10 mm to slide under the Rangie, I had to raise the suspension to get the clearance to slide it under . |
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28th Nov 2016 1:56pm |
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Baltic Blue Member Since: 13 Aug 2015 Location: North Wales Posts: 3760 |
The adapter mod adds a further 15mm to the overall height, but it fits in easy with the suspension raised, and then easily lifts the car sufficient to get the flat off and the new wheel on. G reg 2.5VM Vogue Portofino red 1991- 1999
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28th Nov 2016 2:13pm |
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dirtymonkey38 Member Since: 14 May 2017 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 158 |
Do you still have the photo?
2011 RR Autobiography 4.4 TDV8 |
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11th Jun 2018 6:56pm |
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