Trolley Jack

[Audi Bairn]

I'm looking at getting a trolley jack and a couple of axle stands.

Where's the best / safest jacking point of the car if I want to both front wheels or both rear wheels off the deck?

Any advice on ones to buy? I assume a 2 tonne jack would suffice?

Caliper paint bought ready to go!

 

[glospete]

Have a look at the FAQ section and I've covered jacking points in my write-up.

FAQ – Jacking Points

Where are the jacking points on my car?
Is it safe to use just the supplied scissor jack to work under the car?
Where should a trolley jack support the car?
Can I get a rubber "puck" to use with a trolley jack?

http://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/jacking-points.185287/
http://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/jacking-points-a3-s3.222428/
http://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/ramps-trolley-jack-suggestions.251389/

As far as trolley jacks are concerned I got a 1.25ton "racing" model from Machine Mart

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-ctj1250ab-1-25-tonne-aluminium-racing-j/

It does a great job.


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[Audi Bairn]

Good shout mate, appreciated.
Thanks!

 

[Gazwould]

I'm sure the car weights more than 1.25 tonne .

Arcan for me .

 

[Tom.H]

I'm sure the car weights more than 1.25 tonne .

Arcan for me .

£99.99 on Costco.co.uk as well http://m.costco.co.uk/view/p/arcan-2000kg-aluminiumsteel-service-jack-model-hj2000eu-900930

 

[jungle650]

See here

http://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/placing-axle-stands-under-s3.319807/#post-2978398

 

[Phutters]

I'm sure the car weights more than 1.25 tonne .

Arcan for me .

You'll never be lifting the entire weight of the car on one jack. Even if you were lifting the heavier end - way less than a tonne - the weight would be divided over a pair of jacks.

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[Gazwould]

Fair enough , I had that Clarke 1.25 and it spewed .

1275 kg car too .

 

[Audi Bairn]

I'm hanging my head in shame................... was looking at an RAC one at £29.99
I suppose it may not be "low profile" enough for the car height?
The ones mentioned above do look like decent bits of kit too.

 

[Tom.H]

I'm hanging my head in shame................... was looking at an RAC one at £29.99
I suppose it may not be "low profile" enough for the car height?
The ones mentioned above do look like decent bits of kit too.

I looked at the one on costco and was disappointed it wasn't blue lol

 

[S32B]

I'm hanging my head in shame................... was looking at an RAC one at £29.99
I suppose it may not be "low profile" enough for the car height?
The ones mentioned above do look like decent bits of kit too.

lmao when I saw the price of some that were posted I was with you

 

[Audi Bairn]

This bad boy arrived today! Courtesy of Costco and an impressive 2 working day delivery.

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[Tom.H]

This bad boy arrived today! Courtesy of Costco and an impressive 2 working day delivery.

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Such a shame they only do it in red.

 

[Jassyo06]

Such a shame they only do it in red.

He's got it to get em self oot of he's scratcher in the morning lol

 

[Audi Bairn]

He's got it to get em self oot of he's scratcher in the morning lol

I could maybe lose a "couple" of pounds man but 2 ton....... you can go right off some folk lol