New Jack option.

**LandyAndy** · 10th October 2016, 10:04 PM

Originally Posted by rocket rod

I found there is huge amount of space underneath the rear seats (2nd row as mine is a 5 seater) or you could cut out some of the foam insert in the boot underneath the floor mat that handles all the jacks and tools. Once again this is for a 5 seater.

Yours is special as LRA only imported 7 seaters,a 5 seater is a special order.
There could be room under the rear row,I couldn't know,I ditched the rear chairs not long after I bought it.
Still haven't got around to turning them into bar stools!!!!!
Andrew

**Russrobe** · 10th October 2016, 10:12 PM

Think you're talking about the same space as me. I folded the back seat down and put it down the gap. Just need to make sure it doesn't go under the seat as it won't fold flat of you do.. also put a Snatch strap and tool bag down there.

Oops not same spot nm.

**letherm** · 11th October 2016, 01:14 AM

Originally Posted by rocket rod

I found there is huge amount of space underneath the rear seats (2nd row as mine is a 5 seater) or you could cut out some of the foam insert in the boot underneath the floor mat that handles all the jacks and tools. Once again this is for a 5 seater.

I've a 7 seater and used this space for the tow bar hitch. Wrapped it up in an old mattress protector.

Martin

Babs · 11th October 2016, 08:01 AM

Originally Posted by Milton477

After reading all of the advice, I have gone this route. I knocked up the attachment on top of the jack from some bits lying around as I do not have a lathe.

My question now is where do you keep the thing in a vehicle without drawers to prevent it becoming a weapon of mass destruction 'in the unlikely event' of an accident?

Would it fit in the engine bay in the spare compartment next to abs or if you don't have a dual battery set up in front of the main battery

The suggestions for under rear seats seems viable.

**Milton477** · 11th October 2016, 09:45 AM

Thanks guys, I'll have a look at the suggested spots to keep the jack.

Tombie · 11th October 2016, 10:49 AM

I took a Stanley blade and modified my factory jack location...
Mine lives there...

Tombie · 11th October 2016, 10:50 AM

Question though... why the long extension? You won't get it under when flat

**Milton477** · 11th October 2016, 02:38 PM

Truthfully, the piece of SHS was that long when I fished it out of the scrap bin.

**g5k** · 19th October 2016, 04:01 PM

Pretty sure this is the same trolley jack that has been appearing except marked as 2t instead of 2.25t. Seems to operate in the same range 135mm-400mm, works out to just under $60 with free delivery.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/NEW-...711913960.html

Then also listed on eBay is a very similar looking one, just different colour combo same specs again at $85 or $112 with stands.

2 Ton 2T Hydraulic Trolley Jack Lifts 2000kg Low Profile Car SUV 4WD Carry Case | eBay

with stands
2T Hydraulic Trolley Jack 2000kg + 2X 3 Ton Adjustable Car Jack Stand Heavy Duty | eBay

**Stuart02** · 20th October 2016, 01:15 PM

Please don't all laugh too loud, but has anyone looked at permanently installing something like caravan levelling jacks on each corner, on the chassis rails? Like a version of what's available for motorhomes these days (or what sort of system is it that Dakar rally cars use?), for example

CLASS A & C HYDRAULIC LEVELLING JACKS : RedFoot REMOTE Class C Motorhome Levelling Jacks

I figure the total weight couldn't be hugely more than a highlift or trolley jack, particularly if they weren't individually motor-driven... and depending on the size and configuration of the jack there's definitely some space on the rails.

Just a thought...

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