Thread: Using air suspension and IID Tool to put disco up on jacks for front LCA replacement

Originally Posted by eckolsim

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Just a comment on those stands. My first foray under the D3 was the same. 4 stands at maximum extension and maximum anal clenching in fear. I bought some 6T (each) stands which are about 3 clicks up at the same height and have additional safety pins as a secondary. I now use those and put a set of backup stands (like yours) under also (8 stands in total).

I set the suspension at offroad height, plus whatever the GAP will allow me, then use a floor jack in the middle of each side to lift it off the wheels before I place my 4 stands per side. I then take long run-ups and give the car a good hip and shoulder from all 4 sides to make sure there's no movement before I get under it with the wheels off.

Originally Posted by loanrangie

Yep you only need to remove a wheel so like 1-2" max.

I prefer if I can to work at a height where I can sit as opposed to on my back under the car. My driveway is not that comfortable and I used to trip my sciatic nerve after every service in the past. I am not as felxible as I used to be and yearn for a garage with a hoist.

The front stands in use were 6T and the rear 3T. Not fitted with additional pins. Significant shake testing occurred with wheels on and ramps in place before I even considered getting under it.

Thanks