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karlos01



Member Since: 02 Jan 2022
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England 2006 Range Rover Sport Supercharged Java Black
Jacking

it states in the manual that the RR suspension should be raised up when jacking up the vehicle
I've got a problem where I can't get the suspension to lift
need to change a ABS sensor and need to take the tyer off
would it still be ok to jack up with suspension lowered?

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Hightimo



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United Kingdom 2007 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Zermatt Silver

Yes I have done this - but always disconnect the battery as the air suspension can try and self- level etc …. And with our stating the obvious make sure you get a decent axle stand underneath- they are a lot heavier than standard cars .

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karlos01



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England 2006 Range Rover Sport Supercharged Java Black

I'm going to disconnect the battery as changing ABS sensor
got a trolly jack and 2 axle stands as you say they a heavy lump to jack up my P38 2.5 was heavy enough

Post #622736 Sat Mar 12 2022 6:24pm
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Andy K



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I always jack it at normal height anyway

Post #622738 Sat Mar 12 2022 7:02pm
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RRSTDV8



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United Kingdom 2012 Range Rover Sport SDV6 HSE Orkney Grey
Re: Jacking

karlos01 wrote:
it states in the manual that the RR suspension should be raised up when jacking up the vehicle
I've got a problem where I can't get the suspension to lift
need to change a ABS sensor and need to take the tyer off
would it still be ok to jack up with suspension lowered?


One raises the suspension because the wheels will stay on the ground until it's at full droop. By jacking it up, you've had the car do half of the work for you. And if you ever use the provided jack, you'll know why that's a good idea. The jack is borderline unusable. 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

Post #622745 Sat Mar 12 2022 10:17pm
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Col



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Drive it up on a block of wood and stick a trolley jack under the lower suspension arm, won't matter what height the suspension is then.

Cheers
Col

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karlos01



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thanks col I'll do that because I've got a faulty ABS sensor it loosing HDC and special programs and keeps lowering the suspension

Post #622751 Sun Mar 13 2022 7:40am
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Tyrefitter



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United Kingdom 2013 Range Rover Sport SDV6 Autobiography Fuji White

I’ve jacked 00’s of rangerovers & never raised the suspension & never had a problem,just remember when you lower it all the doors have to be closed for it to self level. Andy.
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Post #622754 Sun Mar 13 2022 8:31am
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karlos01



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England 2006 Range Rover Sport Supercharged Java Black

would it make any difference as will be disconnecting the battery?

Post #622758 Sun Mar 13 2022 8:52am
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Stevepd



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United Kingdom 2006 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Cairns Blue

As tyrefitter, when changing the winter/summer wheels over on the driveway. I’ve never raised from the standard position. When I’m done though I do raise then lower to access to standard to settle everything. I’ve never had a problem as a consequence or I’ve been lucky. 2006 2.7 TDV6 HSE in Cairns Blue.

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Post #622769 Sun Mar 13 2022 1:35pm
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flydive



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Switzerland 2008 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Stornoway Grey

Not raising to off road does not create problems.

You just work more than necessary, as explained by RRSTDV8 '08 RRS TDV8
I converted my diesel RRS to run on an environmentally friendly mixture of caribou fat and baby seals oil

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karlos01



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England 2006 Range Rover Sport Supercharged Java Black

thats all good but I can't get the suspension to raise or lower as it has lowered it self cause I had a fault with ABS sensor

Post #622772 Sun Mar 13 2022 2:57pm
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