Tools for D4

[mikel]

I'm starting to get an onboard tool kit together for our new D4 2.7 (ARB front winch bar and Kaymar rear bar) as I plan to keep existing tools in the old D1.
Can anybody confirm what vehicle specific sockets etc you need to have onboard for extended travel as I don't wish to carry a complete kit if not required?
Also has anybody used a airbag jack under a D3/4 as I'm not impressed with the standard LR jack? If so where did you position it?

Cheers
Mike L

[CaverD3]

Always use an exhaust jack. Anywhere under the chassis works.

[Stuart02]

Great car, congrats!

I'm pretty sure I saw a thread on tools a while back... Sorry I can't point you to it.

Do you mean exhaust jack for vehicle recovery, or for working on the car, tyre changing etc? Either way its worth practicing on solid flat ground!

[gghaggis]

Also has anybody used a airbag jack under a D3/4 as I'm not impressed with the standard LR jack? If so where did you position it?

Cheers
Mike L

The LR jack is one of the few jacks that can be used if the car is down on the bump-stops, so although it's not the best, don't travel around without it. A good bottle jack can be packed as the main lifter - I wouldn't use an exhaust jack without a car stand (unless for recovery).

Cheers,

Gordon

[Brewn]

Always use an exhaust jack. Anywhere under the chassis works.


Off topic a little, what do you use to bung up one of the exhaust pipes to use the exhaust jack?

[oldsalt]

You can get an expandable bung from plumbing suppliers - or get an exhaust jack that has fittings for both vehicle "exhaust" and compressed "air".... I have the ARB on-board air compressor and it inflates the exhaust jack pretty quickly.
I had a good look at the jacking situation and decided against the bottle jack as they are pretty heavy - hard to find one that goes high enough - and tend to lean a bit too much for my liking - only my opinion of course, you may think otherwise ... whatever you end up using just be careful - jacking a vehicle up can be a dangerous prodecure and I've seen some people do really stupid things around & under a vehicle while it's got a wheel off the ground.
cheers

[CaverD3]

An exhaust/air jack works well but as Gordon said use a stand. I carry a stand with me and keep the LR one in it's spot as well.
LR one can buckle under side loads so make sue it is upright when used (difficult on slopes)