How to lift onto four stands.

[GEK064]

Last weekend I wanted to lift the D2 onto four stands so that I could crawl under and have a look see for the first time. I’d been taught to lift, if both wheels where required of the ground to do so with a hydraulic jack from under the diff – as the diff is off centre the D2 leaned and I had to get a fair more height to be able to get both stands set evenly. Hence my question – is there a correct way of making a lift….should it be done one side at the time or was I correct? Where is the best place to place the four stands?

I figure it’s better to ask before I wreck something (sometimes I think that Murphys an in law).

[Scouse]

I jack mine from the diff pumpkin too. A tall jack certainly helps though.

[SimonM]

Gday mate I jacked the Defender up on the weekend (it's still on stands, don't ask:mad:) I just jacked up one side at a time putting the jack under the axle far enough to one side so I could fit the stands next to it.

[Blknight.aus]

either way is fine providing your not going stupidly high where it becomes risky AND you have the brakes on and wheels chocked.

I usually get an offsider to sit in the vehicle and apply the foot brake or use a push rod from the seatbase to the brake pedal to hold the brakes on.

[simonl8353]

I've always just used the LR bottle jack and do one side at a time. Really because thats all I've got. If I had a trolley jack, I'd go from the diff and use a 6-10mm piece of marine-ply or something just to diffuse the stress points.

[alexi]

Just finished fitting the new front suspension (didn't have time to do the back, and the experience is a story for another time.) I jacked using the front of the radius arm then put stands under the chassis at the back of the arm, good for the front as when you let the jack go it drops the axle, mine dropped pretty far so i know the bushes are due for a replacement.
However if I'm just checking stuff out or changing the oil, there is enough clearance without lifting it.

[alien]

If using a jack I use the pumkin too.
Just give the rig a shake to make sure all is good before crawling under.

Unless I'm pulling wheels off or checking bearings ect. I just drive it up onto solid timbers.
I've got some fence post off cuts I put side to side, low range and gently up she goes, can't fall off them.

[crash]

If using a jack I use the pumkin too.
Just give the rig a shake to make sure all is good before crawling under.


You actually crawl under a vehicle while it is sitting on the jack only! That was the first thing my father taught me to never do. I know of two people personally that are no longer with us because of they did exactly that.

[alien]

You actually crawl under a vehicle while it is sitting on the jack only! That was the first thing my father taught me to never do. I know of two people personally that are no longer with us because of they did exactly that.
No, I jack of the pumkin as that was what as asked.
Once on the stands I give it a rock, I've seen stands lean as the other end is jacked up.
Best to check first than find out afterwards:)

[Hay Ewe]

Just finished fitting the new front suspension (didn't have time to do the back, and the experience is a story for another time.) I jacked using the front of the radius arm then put stands under the chassis at the back of the arm, good for the front as when you let the jack go it drops the axle, mine dropped pretty far so i know the bushes are due for a replacement.
However if I'm just checking stuff out or changing the oil, there is enough clearance without lifting it.

I just installed new shocks and that is exactly what i did, front and rear, cant see any where in the chassise that is a good shape / angle for a stand

Hay Ewe