Lifting the car safely question

TIMMOS29 · Post by **TIMMOS29** » Thu May 29, 2025 2:08 pm

I seem to have a problem in understanding the proper procedure on putting the car on jacks…. Would you say this is a safe way to work underneath the car? I have also added 2 more axle stands un de the front but from what i can gather i havent got a front jack pad under the engine like the M models.

Rockhopper · Post by **Rockhopper** » Thu May 29, 2025 2:23 pm

Jack on the REAR cill jacking point, it'll lift the front high enough to get a stand under the FRONT jacking point. Repeat on the other side. If you are on level ground its safe as houses.

If you then also need to lift the rear you can jack it on the rear diff where the two braces cross then two more stands under the rear cill jacking points.

TIMMOS29 · Post by **TIMMOS29** » Thu May 29, 2025 4:04 pm

Rockhopper wrote: Thu May 29, 2025 2:23 pm Jack on the REAR cill jacking point, it'll lift the front high enough to get a stand under the FRONT jacking point. Repeat on the other side. If you are on level ground its safe as houses.

If you then also need to lift the rear you can jack it on the rear diff where the two braces cross then two more stands under the rear cill jacking points.

Thanks alot!!

Im a chippy by trade so have access to those 140mm x 140mm posts. I was thinking of adding another 50mm on them to lift it up a bit more. good job im not a Fat bstrd.

Rockhopper · Post by **Rockhopper** » Thu May 29, 2025 4:09 pm

The disadvantage of doing it your way is that you cannot take the wheels off which is what most people want to do when they jack a car up

TIMMOS29 · Post by **TIMMOS29** » Thu May 29, 2025 4:29 pm

Rockhopper wrote: Thu May 29, 2025 4:09 pm The disadvantage of doing it your way is that you cannot take the wheels off which is what most people want to do when they jack a car up

Yes, I have two hydraulic jacks, so I can easily lift the car up to take the wheels off. I was doing this to drain the gearbox fluid and change the oil.

Tncdrew · Post by **Tncdrew** » Wed Jun 25, 2025 8:28 pm

Get yourself a QuickJack!

TIMMOS29 · Post by **TIMMOS29** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 12:24 pm

Tncdrew wrote: Wed Jun 25, 2025 8:28 pm Get yourself a QuickJack!

2700 euros!!!

Tncdrew · Post by **Tncdrew** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 12:30 pm

Says the guy who owns a BMW!

(sorry, couldn't resist)

Tncdrew · Post by **Tncdrew** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 12:38 pm

TIMMOS29 wrote: Thu Jun 26, 2025 12:24 pm
Tncdrew wrote: Wed Jun 25, 2025 8:28 pm Get yourself a QuickJack!
2700 euros!!!

Actually, I bought the QJ almost 10 years ago, in my MX-5 days (long before Covid pricing insanity). However, it has been a very worthwhile investment!

Rockhopper · Post by **Rockhopper** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 1:18 pm

If I had somewhere to keep them I think I'd consider a QuickJack. But you can also buy a proper two post lift for less money (and much less if you go used). You'd need enough height in your garage to be able to use it though.

Tncdrew · Post by **Tncdrew** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 1:35 pm

Gebbly · Post by **Gebbly** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 2:02 pm

I've been toying with the idea of the quickjack system for a while now. It is pricey. I have found a couple of other companies that do similar products for example Clarke for £1499. I cant give an opinion on them as I havent bought one yet as the thought of getting under a car whatever it is supported by is a bit scary.

Umfaan · Post by **Umfaan** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 2:39 pm

Please do not underestimate the weight and force a car has on a persons body when you are underneath it . I recommend proper professional lifting and support equipment .
Says I ,after witnessing a persons life taken from them with a car propped up on Bricks .
It’s not worth your life.
Be Safe

Tncdrew · Post by **Tncdrew** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 2:53 pm

The QuickJack is manufactured by the Bendpack corporation, a leader in professional automotive lifting solutions....
So, it's quite safe.

Dubbedown · Post by **Dubbedown** » Thu Jun 26, 2025 4:26 pm

1. Drive up on pair of 2 piece ramps. Put in gear.
2. Jack up the center rear
3. Slide jacks in rear.
4. Remove the incline portion of ramp.
5. If you need to remove front wheels, jack up each side, pull out the ramp and slide jack underneath

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