Thread: D3/D4 hyd jack adapter expression of interest

Hi All,


This may be a silly question, the jack minimum reach is that based on a flat tyre including the adapter?


I see the jack serving 2 purposes for me, possibly others, changing from normal on-road 19" with GG to better off-road tyres/rims 18" and taller profiles and the repair of a flat on either!


The OEM jack as I recall is about 70-80mm when fully collapsed?


Regards


Gerald

Gerald,

This is the other thread that may help answer re jack suitability. There could be an issue with the jack at its minimum with an adapter put on top of it but there's ways around that.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/...ion-sorts.html

This thread helps explain situation and options quite well.

Whatever happens, I'll be keeping the OEM scissor jack in the vehicle anyway as a last resort, if it's down on the bump stops or if the bottle jack can't quite fit for some reason (eg uneven ground?). The scissor jack could be used to get just enough height for the bottle jack if it turns out to be slightly too tall.

Regarding changing wheels over from 19 to 18, this would usually be at home on a nice flat surface. In which case a trolley jack would be the best bet I think.

Or use the vehicle's suspension if you're at home to lift wheels for you. See link to Disco3 on 2nd page of the thread I've linked above (link copied here too) for an explanation.
DISCO3.CO.UK - View topic - A better way to jack it up?

Hope that helps,
Scott

Originally Posted by LandyAndy

Started a new thread,expressions of interest for a custom made head to suit the D3/D4 to suit this Kinchrome jack ONLY.
See here.
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/...-interest.html
Andrew

Thanks Andrew, please put me in for one please.

yes please would be interested. is the plan to have it just sit over the top of the jack? ie not welded or screwed on? currently have a sca 4t jack.

Originally Posted by letherm

I did a search and got this ebay result - note the collection info:

Collection:
NEW FREE Click & Collect at Woolworths & BIG W
Est. available to collect by Mon. 7 Sep.
Select a store

Kincrome Hydraulic Bottle Jack Safe Working Load 6000kg K12052 | eBay

I don't know anything about the seller at all and I am not recommending them they just popped up in the search. Just posted this for info about possible collection method using Ebay if you're having trouble finding a local dealer. I've heard of this pickup option but not seen or used it.

HTH
Martin

Yes,the correct jack and price.
Andrew

Originally Posted by letherm

Hi Andrew.

I'm interested in an adapter as well. How would this work? Would the existing top of the jack screw off and the adapter replace it or would the adapter sit on top and if so, how would it stay in place? Sorry but I don't know much about these things and would like to understand how it would work.

Martin

Until I get the jack,and trick my boy into visiting(he lives in the city) I cant say.Im hoping the exsisting top is held on by a circlip or similar and hoping the boy can copy it on his D4 adapter.He is killing Engineering at UWA and is VERY handy with his lathe
Andrew

Originally Posted by Nicky

.. and could somebody please help with what/how to modify the top of this to fit the jack point hole.

Nicky,Im offering a top to suit,when I can get my boy down here.He has a bloody good lathe sitting in my shed,I have no idea how to use it
Andrew

Originally Posted by jliquorish

Any reason you are choosing a 6T instead of the lighter 4T or 3T?

The 6t is on special(until sunday),I dont believe others in the range are.I dont think its much heavier than the alternative jacks others have bought.
Andrew