DISCO 2 ON CAR HOIST

**NPEP** · 8th February 2012, 01:41 PM

I have recently been given access to a two post car hoist and I wanted to give my Disco a 'going over'. I was hoping an experienced technician could tell me the best location for the hoist arms.

I have checked the handbook and RAVE and haven't been able to find a reference. I thought the jack locating notches in the radius arms? would be the right location but when I asked a local mechanic, he said that it wouldn't be safe on a two post as you cannot use the chassis as it is inside the radius arms. He said he would only use a four post with a 'floating dolly' to pick up the two diffs.

I realise that hoisting a vehicle is not something to rush into but there must a safe method using a two post hoist.

Thanks in advance

**p38arover** · 8th February 2012, 02:25 PM

My local LR independent uses both a 2-post and 4-post depending on the job. When I use the 2 post on my RR, I put the pads under the chassis rails.

They also use the chassis rails on the D2.

**NPEP** · 8th February 2012, 03:13 PM

It's straightforward on the P38 as the chassis rails are just beside the sill panels but the chassis on the D2 is further towards the middle of the vehicle and it is hard to locate the pads on the chassis because the radius rods (I think that's what they are) are in the way

**p38arover** · 8th February 2012, 05:23 PM

I checked when I went to the workshop this arvo.

They use the chassis outriggers, not the chassis itself.

Sorry about the misinformation.

Unfortunately, there wasn't a D2 on the hoist at the time for me to take pix.

**blackbuttdisco** · 9th February 2012, 07:40 AM

If you read Land Rovers instructions in the workshop manual, they say only use a 4 post hoist. If you think you know better, that is up to you.

**bigcarle** · 9th February 2012, 07:59 AM

first before i put the TD5 on a hoist i would check to see if the hoist is rated to take the weight of the said TD5.
as many of the normal hoists out there they are only good for SWL of 2 tonne and i think a TD5 is heavier than that

**uninformed** · 9th February 2012, 09:36 AM

ive seen defenders on 2 post hoist, rubber blocks and 4 points on the chassis rails

**mark2** · 10th February 2012, 10:03 PM

I have a 2 post hoist. I lift the 110 by placing the front pads under the chassis radius arm brackets and the rear pads under the trailing arm brackets at the chassis point. This is obviously inside the axle points but still far enough apart for stability. You want to estimate where the cente of gravity is and rougly line this up with the hoist posts. I also like to lift it so the wheels are just off the ground and then give it a good shake before going all the way up.

Never had a problem or felt close to being unstable. My hoist is only a cheapy but still rated to 9000lbs or about 4t. I've never taken it that far but have had a heavy 130 on it and numerous Patrols etc.

**Blknight.aus** · 10th February 2012, 10:09 PM

I just make sure the fuel tank is full ,the spare is on the door and any other junk the owner has in in the back. then place the front outriggers on the chassis infront of or just inline with the removable gearbox member OR under the chassis/ radius arm mounts for the front axle
on the radius arm mounts for the rear axle and Hoist away.

I have a D2 in the yard ATM and can mark it up and take pics if you like.

**NPEP** · 7th March 2012, 04:19 PM

Thanks for the replies. I haven't acknowledged sooner as I have not been around for a little while.

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