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  1. 21st February 2013, 11:07 AM #1
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    Jacking vehicle under wishbones

    Gday , noticed in the new Haynes bible that a spring fitted disco can be jacked up under the wisbones , so wondering if this can be done with an air spring disco or RRS if set in normal or off road height and leave a door open or dissconnect battery . Just wondering if there is any technical or safety reason why this cant be done , would make changing wheels easier if it is ok . The old Google seems to have a lot of opinions but no real info if it is safe . Thanks , Al.
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  2. 21st February 2013, 11:40 AM #2
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    The head of your jack needs to safely cradle the arm. A trolley jack is preferable, as the loading "direction" will shift a little as you jack it up.

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  3. 21st February 2013, 01:05 PM #3
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    What he said. Done this before a couple of times with no dramas!
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  4. 21st February 2013, 03:49 PM #4
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    Done it a few times too, the front wishbones have a hole so the jack fits in. Try not opening door and after about two wines the car self levels and up go,s the wheel, nice trick for your mates looking on and ribing you about your flat

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  5. 22nd February 2013, 11:42 AM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by connock View Post
    and after about two wines the car self levels and up go,s the wheel,
    This happens after only 2 wines?
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  6. 22nd February 2013, 12:56 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by djambalawa View Post
    This happens after only 2 wines?
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