Jack

[grey_ghost]

Hi All,

I've noticed that my 101 Ambulance didn't come with a Jack.. Which means that if I ever get a flat tyre, it's going to be a little hard to change...

I realise that changing a tyre on a 101 is going to be a fun mission at the best of times - but that's ridiculous!

Can anyone recommend an alternative jack that I could purchase?

I am guessing that due to the height of the chassis, I will need something special?

I am also guessing that original 101 jacks are probably as rare as hen's teeth...

Any advice is greatly appreciated!

[stuee]

I just found a reasonable quality hydraulic jack from the generic auto stores and use it in conjunction with a couple of blocks of wood and a plate then jack up under the diff housing. I would have liked a jack equivalent to what was in my D1 but at the time couldn't find any available. The D1 jacks seem to have far more travel than anything I could find off the shelf and they're good quality too.

I have the original jack but never actually used it, I find hydraulic far easier to use than the wind up jacks. I should give it a clean and some fresh grease and see how it goes though.

I would be keen to hear if there is a long travel hydraulic jack available at a reasonable price so I can leave the blocks of wood at home.

[Mick_Marsh]

For off road, buy a 5' hi lift.
For on road, you only need to jack up the axle. You've got the space, why not buy a trolley jack?

[101RRS]

Don't put the jack under the diff as in other than perfect circumstances it will only lift the one wheel and can be a bit stable. Get a jack that fits under the U bolt plate under each spring.

I have a Fram hydraulic jack with a decent screw out section - obviously it needs to fit under the axle when the tyre is flat and then lift it higher than when the tyre is full - so a jack with a high lift, decent range and goes right down is needed.

Never use a hi lift or a bull bag to change a tyre irrespective of whether off road or onroad - they are just too dangerous.

Garry

[Sitec]

As Mick said! 5' HiLift or Jackall (not tigerzz!) for off road... The only thing I'd change is I'd suggest a bottle jack for on road punctures. You can fit a bottle jack in the little side lockers behind the rear wheels (if Ambos have them).. I have a small hydraulic jack that has a two stage lift. It came out of an Iveco Daily van. :)

[wrinklearthur]

Hydraulic Bottle Jack 12 Tonne 2 Stage | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Hydraulic-Bottle-Jack-12-Tonne-2-Stage-/181313415210?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a371f282a&_uhb=1)

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[Mick_Marsh]

Thanks Arthur.
Bit of overkill.
Hmmm.... might be worthwhile for the Inter.

[wrinklearthur]

Thanks Arthur.
Bit of overkill.
Hmmm.... might be worthwhile for the Inter.

12 ton is a bit of a overkill, but if it was lifting that load I wouldn't be under neath working, so halve that weight and you should be safe.

The size and working height should be about right but the speed would be slow.
Price wasn't too bad.
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[101RRS]

I have noticed that lift height seems to be related to load capacity. A 2000 kg lift jack will not normally have the required lift height.

Garry

[Mick_Marsh]

Popped into Just Tools today.
They've got a bottle jack on sale. 4000kg TTI for about $25.
I think it'll do the job. I'm going back tomorrow. I think the 8000kg model was on sale too.

[350RRC]

As Mick said! 5' HiLift or Jackall (not tigerzz!) for off road... The only thing I'd change is I'd suggest a bottle jack for on road punctures. You can fit a bottle jack in the little side lockers behind the rear wheels (if Ambos have them).. I have a small hydraulic jack that has a two stage lift. It came out of an Iveco Daily van. :)

Hey easy! :D

I've got a 5' Tigerzz and it works fine, so fine I can jack safely straight off the Hurricane rims on my POS, which saves a lot of time in a bogged situation.

I agree that a smallish trolley jack is a great asset, I carry an ex RACV 1.5 tonne around in my RRC.......... you'd lose it in a 101. Far superior to any bottle jack, gets used a lot and is not a chore.

Also have a 4T bottle jack like the one that MM is talking about that mostly lives in the shed, but works flawlessly. Paid about $25 at Total Tools.

You're probably better off with the 8 or 16 T one, just for the extra height gain.

cheers, DL

[Mick_Marsh]

You're probably better off with the 8 or 16 T one, just for the extra height gain.
What you have to watch out for is that you can fit the 8t or 16t bottle jack under the axle when the tyre is really flat.
I think the one Arthur linked to will fit.

[Gritstoner]

I use an Ern-Lake 4 ton tower jack (screw type) with mine but not sure if you have them over there (I'm in UK). I think they were supplied with Bedford Mk's if you had them.

They have a good wide square base so they are very stable.