V50 General : - Jack point(s)

meddyliol · Jun 1st, 2021, 10:32

This has probably been asked before, if so, I couldn't find it. The problem is, if I want to jack up the car using the existing jack points (two on each side), where is the best place to put axle stands? Another scenario is, if I could find a suitable place to jack up with trolley jack I could then put axle stands under the existing 'proper' jack points. It would be more beneficial to jack up the whole of the front or back at the same time if possible. I have seen some mention of jacking up from where the tow bolt goes.
Any assistance would be appreciated.

Brian

Thekilt · Jun 1st, 2021, 11:33

Depending on what i was working on, i would jack up using a suitable aea under the car (sub frame etc) and then use the axle stands under the jack point, or visa versa. I use thick rubber "hocky puck" style pads to protect whatever i wsa jacking up against. Example here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/DEDC-Univer...2543494&sr=8-9

I had 4, and cut 2 down thinner as my jack wouldnt go under some places with the full thickness. you can also purhcase in different thicknesses anyway.

Oh and i always chocked the wheels if any were left on the floor (for example just jacking up the fron ti would chock the rear wheels) to prevent any movement.

meddyliol · Jun 1st, 2021, 11:39

Cheer, I have just bought two of those rubber things, the ones that fit into the trolley saddle.

Jun 1st, 2021, 10:32	#1
meddyliol Member Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 08:18 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ulverston, Cumbria	Jack point(s) This has probably been asked before, if so, I couldn't find it. The problem is, if I want to jack up the car using the existing jack points (two on each side), where is the best place to put axle stands? Another scenario is, if I could find a suitable place to jack up with trolley jack I could then put axle stands under the existing 'proper' jack points. It would be more beneficial to jack up the whole of the front or back at the same time if possible. I have seen some mention of jacking up from where the tow bolt goes. Any assistance would be appreciated. Brian __________________ Black 2008 (58) V50 2.0D SE Lux Powershift

Jun 1st, 2021, 11:33	#2
Thekilt Senior Member Last Online: Apr 26th, 2024 18:16 Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Wareham	Depending on what i was working on, i would jack up using a suitable aea under the car (sub frame etc) and then use the axle stands under the jack point, or visa versa. I use thick rubber "hocky puck" style pads to protect whatever i wsa jacking up against. Example here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/DEDC-Univer...2543494&sr=8-9 I had 4, and cut 2 down thinner as my jack wouldnt go under some places with the full thickness. you can also purhcase in different thicknesses anyway. Oh and i always chocked the wheels if any were left on the floor (for example just jacking up the fron ti would chock the rear wheels) to prevent any movement. __________________ Current: Tesla Model S 75D Ex: Jaguar XF Sportbrake white 2.2d sport, Volvo V50 T5, Volvo V70 T5, V40 T2 2.0 Inscription 2016

Jun 1st, 2021, 11:39	#3
meddyliol Member Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 08:18 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ulverston, Cumbria	Cheer, I have just bought two of those rubber things, the ones that fit into the trolley saddle. __________________ Black 2008 (58) V50 2.0D SE Lux Powershift

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