Thread: Bottle Jack Question

Originally Posted by DieselLSE

Oh! Is that what it's meant to do?
Just went out and checked. Yes.

I wasn't being a smart-arse. It's rated for a 510mm lift and I had to replace a jack which got pretty close to that and wouldn't get the wheels clear enough. If 510mm is high enough then I'll probably order one for home use.

Originally Posted by BradC

I wasn't being a smart-arse. It's rated for a 510mm lift and I had to replace a jack which got pretty close to that and wouldn't get the wheels clear enough. If 510mm is high enough then I'll probably order one for home use.

Sorry Brad, wasn't trying to offend. I'm in robust humour after watching the Moity Dees in the Grand Final for the umpteenth time and enjoying a nice red. I was tempted to open the Shane Woewodin 2000 Brownlow tawny port but thought better of it.
You're right, the D4 is a bit of a bugger to jack up in the field. I carry the original jack just in case the car is sitting so low that I have to use it. The air jack should be OK for field use, but I admit I have never carried a jacking plate or step. I've always figured on being able to find or fashion something in the field if necessary. I've only used the air jack at home and have found it to have plenty of lift. I follow the manual and set the suspension to off-road height. I only ever lift from the chassis, not from the arms.