Thread: Jacking point front centre

Originally Posted by northiam

I didnt take as criticism.
I tried a block of wood between too but has the car jacked up that vertical motion becomes horiziontal as it pulls the jack along and starts slipping.
I did try a long coach bolt thru the wood block that went into the hole which seems to work too.
The adapter cost me $80 and I intend to keep this car for a longtime.

Originally Posted by DiscoJeffster

Lol. Well in 25 years of lifting every vehicle under the sun I’ve never had a vehicle slip off a trolley jack, and that includes jacking on all sorts of surfaces in the middle of nowhere. It won’t hurt what you’ve done by any means, but whether it’s necessary is a different point. All about your level of risk acceptance

I've often wondered how a trolley jack would go on dirt, due to the way it rolls forward as it lifts, now it seems there are some designed for dirt like this.....Pro Eagle Australia. The Offroad Jack that gets you BACK!!!

Originally Posted by RANDLOVER

I've often wondered how a trolley jack would go on dirt, due to the way it rolls forward as it lifts, now it seems there are some designed for dirt like this.....Pro Eagle Australia. The Offroad Jack that gets you BACK!!!

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