Jacking Points And Axle Stands
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I've just had a go at an ABS fault on the rear of my T5.1. I took the sensor out for a cleanup - didn't fix it so new sensor on order.
Similar to SamDicks, I jacked off the suspension arm going to the wheel bearing -.
About half way along there's a raised round section same size as my jack head, very heavy gauge steel - good to stop the jack slipping.
Once up, I put the axle stands under the normal jacking point for the scissor jack.
Thick bit of wood here as well
Don’t be so hard on yourself
there is a user over on the VWCC Forum (CaliMili), who has done the below. Posting it on this thread to give more ideas on the possibilities.
Quoting his text "Just bought a 2t jack stand and a 5t bottle jack. it is an extremely tight fit having both on the small jacking point, but it works. 29€ between both at the local hardware store."
Quoting his text "Just bought a 2t jack stand and a 5t bottle jack. it is an extremely tight fit having both on the small jacking point, but it works. 29€ between both at the local hardware store."
Used these and were perfect.
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I’m not sure I’d use a stand held together with rivets, never scrimp on lifting gear.
Wood has worked for me too, 19mm "Jarrah" (Australian), inboard of the "standard" jacking point, then an axle stand goes under the standard jacking point once it is high enough. I just try to make sure the trolley jack can roll freely, to reduce any lateral bending stresses on the lift point. But a strong "puck" might be better . . I'll have to make one. For the top end of it I would use a short piece of square -section steel tube with slots cut in it, rather than rubber, I think.
Thanks, Tim.
I’m jacking her up either from subframe near where control arm connects to (front) or under control arm itself (front + rear) and place stands under normal jacking points.
This gives the widest support when on stands. Jacking from under arms is bit inconvenient though as they’re not level - good pad needed
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Good find. Though, the idea was to use 1 bottle jack and 4 axle stands. In this case, you are effectively buying 4 bottle jacks
with stands attached. Safer - probably ... but quite an expensive proposition.
True, but a good solution if you just want one corner lifting.
Oh well, back to the drawing board!After reading the user reviews I think id be giving it a miss
Happy ending?
Seen this idea?
Not seen one in the flesh, but I would have built it differently so it wasn’t relying on the welds so much for strength. Maybe I’m being too critical.
Exactly what I thought, you’d think the legs would be upright with the cross member laying full span over the legs.
Having briefly worked as factory production MIG welder and seeing productivity over riding quality I avoid stuff like this.
Richard.morgan83
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I got a jacking puck that i had for my BMW .............fits front and back perfect
Anti-Slip Black Rubber Trolley Jack Pad Designed for BMW/MINI Jacking Points | eBay
Jacking Pad adapter. It will protect your sill whilst jacking up your BMW/Mini. It is made of rubber in order to give you the strength to lift but also a small degree of flexibility. MINI Jack Pad Applications.www.ebay.co.uk
Can someone confirm whether a jacking pad like the one within the link above is suitable for a LWB T6.1 or whether there's a pad specifically made for the T6.1?
Cheers.
