Thread: Well that was easy ......Not

I lower the wheel onto a piece of wood so as leave a gap between the ground and wheel , then push the do- hicky through from underneath .

I have used the jack many times in the bush and the garage. I find it acceptable. Most times I use it I find jacking the car from off road height about 2 inches then lowering and resetting the jack gives a much more stabke final lift.

Thanks for some useful tips and advice.
I can certainly recommend to any new D4 owner to have go at changing a tyre in the comfort of their own surrounds, rather then learning on the road.
And yes road side assist is the number one preference, when available.
Cheers
Tony

"And yes road side assist is the number one preference, when available."

#2 preference is an airbag jack with compressor inflation valve.

I carry a little bottle jack and have changed a wheel by putting the vehicle into off-road mode, loosen wheel nuts, put little bottle jack under suspension arm of the affected wheel and start jacking, then magically the vehicle will lift the wheel itself ... lift jack up to support arm ... change wheel, remove jack ... cycle height, tighten nuts ... away you go !

This only works if you can get the bottle jack under the arm and take appropriate safety precautions ... but ... it's entertaining and a lot easier than the stupid factory jack.

And if you are frequently changing wheels you may be surprised (as I have been) to find out how good and quick a 12 volt rattle gun is. I also carry a torque wrench to set the final tension. Some people call that OCD

Now that's funny. No sooner than I made that post (above), the forum advertising offers me the services of a rehab clinic. Now I'm paranoid too.

Originally Posted by Fred Nerk

.......I also carry a torque wrench to set the final tension. Some people call that OCD

Having recently had a wheel part company with the car I was driving, I also do the same.

Part of the weekly check now.