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Jonathan Member Since: 11 Jan 2008 Location: York Posts: 434 |
I am buying a new jack and need to know how much lift I need to enable me to remove a wheel. The one I am looking at will raise 550mm. Is that enough?
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Wed Feb 17 2010 9:59pm |
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Leo Member Since: 17 Sep 2007 Location: Nomad Posts: 554 |
Depends on the type of jack. If a scissor jack, like the LR supplied one, then as Tim says, you need to start at off-road height, and there is a lot of wheel travel to account for. If a bottle jack or trolley (2T is enough) that you can place under a wishbone, then the required height is much lower. 500mm will be enough.
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Wed Feb 17 2010 11:02pm |
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Jonathan Member Since: 11 Jan 2008 Location: York Posts: 434 |
Thanks Leo/Tim - looks like the one I have spotted will be fine. Might just check though by jacking it up myself.
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Thu Feb 18 2010 8:53am |
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