Disco 4 trolley jack

**Eric SDV6SE** · 15th May 2021, 08:37 AM

Originally Posted by josh.huber

I've seen 4 tyre shops locally top out trying to get mine off the ground before i put it under the wishbones. 1 flat refused and put it on the hoist. Lifting from the diff or chassis does require a super human number for lift.

Hoist #1 - so easy wish i had one.

Can lift from diff, bit of balancing required, not ideal.

Under the wishbones ? I want mine to last a bit longer

Pick up from the chassis rail, at the front at the crossmember and at the rear just before the trailing arm pivot. Axle stands max height placed on chassis rails and all is good.

**PerthDisco** · 15th May 2021, 09:08 AM

Originally Posted by Eric SDV6SE

Exactly, the toolpro has 550mm total lift height, more than enough. Dont like lumps of wood in between jack and lift points, asking for trouble .

I like a bit of pine style wood with a bit of crush to avoid point loads on funny shape things like diffs. I actually think it gives a bit more bite and security. 50mm is an exaggeration only for extra lift onto stands.

Non subframe cars also lifting under the sill on the reinforced point.

**Hawc** · 15th May 2021, 04:25 PM

Just been in to SCA to check the jack. Unfortunately, current stock only has 505mm lift.

josh.huber · 15th May 2021, 06:38 PM

Originally Posted by Eric SDV6SE

Hoist #1 - so easy wish i had one.

Can lift from diff, bit of balancing required, not ideal.

Under the wishbones ? I want mine to last a bit longer

Pick up from the chassis rail, at the front at the crossmember and at the rear just before the trailing arm pivot. Axle stands max height placed on chassis rails and all is good.

Yeah I stick my trolley Jack somewhere where the strut connects to the wishbone. Straight up

**Eric SDV6SE** · 16th May 2021, 07:03 PM

Originally Posted by Hawc

Just been in to SCA to check the jack. Unfortunately, current stock only has 505mm lift.

Saw that today at SCA. The entire trolley is a lot shorter too. Better to check on line for the "proper" 550mm lift toolpro.

Kingchrome do a nice lightweight alloy one same rated capacity and lift height but costs around $600-700 iirc.

**PerthDisco** · 17th May 2021, 08:25 PM

Originally Posted by Eric SDV6SE

Saw that today at SCA. The entire trolley is a lot shorter too. Better to check on line for the "proper" 550mm lift toolpro.

Kingchrome do a nice lightweight alloy one same rated capacity and lift height but costs around $600-700 iirc.

Saw the Kingchrome today. 2850kg and 520mm.

**Hawc** · 19th May 2021, 08:18 AM

Originally Posted by PerthDisco

Saw the Kingchrome today. 2850kg and 520mm.

Just secured one of these. 533mm raise height. 2600kgs. Not as cheap as the SCA one, but on special for 20% off.

https://www.repco.com.au/en/tools-eq...0aa/p/A5530878

**PerthDisco** · 9th October 2021, 06:20 AM

Would 1100kg be too small.

610mm lift

Kincrome Australia - GARAGE JACK LOW PROFILE 1100KG - Kincrome Australia Pty Ltd

**BradC** · 9th October 2021, 11:29 AM

Originally Posted by PerthDisco

Would 1100kg be too small.

610mm lift

Kincrome Australia - GARAGE JACK LOW PROFILE 1100KG - Kincrome Australia Pty Ltd

Given you are lifting half the car and the car weighs more than 2,200kg, I would have thought it'd be a bit on the light side.

**DiscoJeffster** · 9th October 2021, 11:38 AM

Originally Posted by PerthDisco

Would 1100kg be too small.

610mm lift

Kincrome Australia - GARAGE JACK LOW PROFILE 1100KG - Kincrome Australia Pty Ltd

As a guide I purchased a 3 tonne low profile jack that has a final height of 550mm for $210. I like to have some available jacking capacity so my jack is not working at its limits each time I use it. It makes the lifting easier and its life longer.

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