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I like the idea of a squat telescopic jack, but they are difficult to find, the D1/Defender/RRc ones made in Italy seem good but the cradle at the top not ideal for the D4. (The one from my Defender has recently started leaking so I can see a service coming up to see if I can repair it.)
Latest from Paul at PThydraulics is that he did not get a reply overnight from Weber so he is going to try again tonight. I have provided him with a photo of the jack kindly provided by Robbie on Disco3couk last night. Also I have garnered the links to how to adapt the top of the jack to a Disco jacking point. If this comes off will check with the Disco3 moderator and put them up for everyone who is interested, if it is ok with them.
According to the email this morning from Paul if it can be identified correctly, then adding it to their order that they are about to make will significantly decrease the cost.
Certainly won't be as cheap as they are in the UK, but then the postage cost would probably be outrageous.
Julia
Sorry folks, bad news I am afraid. Paul has received an email from Weber which states their position.
“The jack AT 2,6-250 ID. 2162644 is only sold to industrial clients as Mercedes.
We regret having to inform you that we cannot offer this jack to you.
Your client has to contact a spare part service of Mercedes.”
Looks like I will be bringing one back from the UK next year. Good job Emirates has a reasonable weight allowance!
Julia
Further news of Weber Jacks; have contacted the seller of these jacks on ebay UK at the following
2.5 TON HYDRAULIK BOTTLE JACKS,BRAND NEW OFF MERC SPRINTER VANS,100 IN STOCK. | eBay
his response is as follows, and I quote with his permission:
I have just shipped two to new south wales,The postage is £120 as they weigh when packaged about 7 kilos.
So the deal for me to ship one is £150.I can ship two for £120 so why don't you buy two and sell one there as i get a lot
of requests from ozz for these and i have suggested this before but the shipping puts people off i guess.
They are genuine webber items pulled from leased sprinter vans as you are not allowed in the uk to change a puncture on a leased or hired
vehicle (health and safety!!).We get them off the lease companys which must **** merc off and webber no end!!
Wondered if anyone else is interested.
Will hold off ordering until tomorrow.
Julia
That would be Vaughn,
I tried getting a group buy happening, it failed.
Read the thread here:
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/...group-buy.html
I ended up buying a second hand jack off a Merc Wrecker:
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/...ml#post1982981
Good luck whatever you decide.
Have a look at this thread too. there are other cheaper options:
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/...ion-sorts.html
Does the top of the sprinter/weber units fit the jack points of the Disco 4 without modification? Cheers, G
I purchased a Sprinter jack from FIRST AUTO PARTS PLUS $185 for jack and tool kit $20 .50 freight from Vic to NSW Total 205 Found them on the tinternet
Bob
I understand from the disco3 website that a minor modification which includes removing the crosspiece on the top allows it to fit in the normal jacking point. A large washer and spring clip can be fitted to the top to prevent the ram disappearing inadvertently. Helpful pictures on disco3.
Think I will probably pick one up in February when I go to the Uk.
Regards Julia
Can you pick up two Julia? :D