Lifting a car for maintenance

MAJJ

Hi Folks,

Any thoughts on this or maybe other suggestions for safely lifting and working under a car. One car is a VW Touran the other is an old Corrola.

http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_11101_catalogId_15551_productId_817617_langId_-1_categoryId_212549

Thanks,
MAJJ

mickdw

If the jack, creeper and stands are of a suitable quality, its a bargain. I have a feeling they might all be very delicate. I much prefer to use ramps - If im under a car, it sits on its wheels if at all possible.

randy hickey

That kit should be fine OP- I've been using axle stands for the last fifteen years- a Halfords set for the last six or seven of those- and never had a problem.

Each of those stands is rated for 2 ton and your Touran is approx 1.5ton, so you've got a good factor of safety.

The only other thing I would say to you is familiarise yourself with the correct jacking/support points on your car,and if you can't get the appropriate rubber to fit the cup on that jack, improvise with an old rag folded over a few times.

MAJJ

Hi MickDW,

I like the idea of stands. Any thoughts on these stands please or could you suggest others?

These are rated at 1 ton per stand so I assume that means it handles a 2 ton car on both stands and mine as Randy suggested is 1.5 ton.

http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_11101_catalogId_15551_productId_175876_langId_-1_categoryId_212549#tab3

Cheers,
MAJJ

Ronnie Beck

I'd go for the stands. Alot handier. Tricky enough to change the brakes on the ramps :pac:. Halfords do 3 tonne stands aswell. Thery're not much more expensive. They're stronger and give you much higher clearance. The only downside of them is they aren't collapsible. Axle stand are fine once you use them on a solid level surface, use the correct jacking points and chock the back wheels.

Wheelnut

MAJJ wrote: »

Hi MickDW,

I like the idea of stands. Any thoughts on these stands please or could you suggest others?

http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_11101_catalogId_15551_productId_175876_langId_-1_categoryId_212549#tab3

That price seems to be mad, up to twice what they're worth!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_9?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=car+ramps&sprefix=car+ramps%2Caps%2C999
(Maybe not practical for buying from Ireland, but a good price indicator)

Ronnie Beck

It would be worth checking your tyre widths if you go for the halford ramps. 185 max. Touran especially may be more.

MAJJ

Good general tip but you may be thinking of a Tourag 4x4, mine the Touran is like a long Golf.

Ronnie Beck wrote: »

It would be worth checking your tyre widths if you go for the halford ramps. 185 max. Touran especially may be more.

randy hickey

If you want to be able to change your brake pads Majj, then the ramps are no use to you- you'll need the axle stands as pointed out above by Ronnie.
If,however,you only want to do oil and filter changes, then ramps are fine.

On a side note,( and on the off-chance that my OH reads this);

Dear Santa, All I want for Christmas is my two post lift..........

MAJJ

Cheers Randy, hope you get your wish

randy hickey wrote: »

If you want to be able to change your brake pads Majj, then the ramps are no use to you- you'll need the axle stands as pointed out above by Ronnie.
If,however,you only want to do oil and filter changes, then ramps are fine.

On a side note,( and on the off-chance that my OH reads this);

Dear Santa, All I want for Christmas is my two post lift..........

unkel

Wheelnut wrote: »

That price seems to be mad, up to twice what they're worth in the UK!

FYP

Most of those suppliers on the Amazon site won't ship to Ireland, and if they would, the postage would be massive

Got my ramps a few months ago from micksgarage.ie. About €60 including shipping iirc

Brillant for oil changes. I used to use axle stands, but I much prefer the ramps

Esel

unkel wrote: »

Most of those suppliers on the Amazon site won't ship to Ireland, and if they would, the postage would be massive.

www.parcelmotel.com - mega-thread in Bargain Alerts.

biko

I use Aldi 2 tonne stands for pretty much all my diy work.

MAJJ

Bit late coming back but thanks for all the advice so far. Have bought some tools so need to follow up on the rest.

To use axle stands do you need to use a jack like a hydraulic one rather than the regular on board car jack. I am thinking of clearance for the axle stands.

cletus

hydraulic lift is much handier all right, you can jack up in the centre front/back, get both stands in and have the jack in place for a little extra support

MAJJ

Thanks Cletus, jacked up with the cars original jack and the clearance looks very low to use axel stands, so reckon I will need a hydraulic jack for higher clearance.

Ronnie Beck

http://www.lidl.ie/cps/rde/xchg/SID-525C4882-5F913A7A/lidl_ri_ie/hs.xsl/index_27584.htm

Remember to check the lift height and compare it to your stands

wonski

On my way to Lidl now. Can't go wrong with 3 year warranty.
Anyone used before?

Available from 14/01 - so will go next week...

Ronnie Beck

wonski wrote: »

On my way to Lidl now. Can't go wrong with 3 year warranty.
Anyone used before?

Available from 14/01 - so will go next week...

Doesn't start until next monday the 17th14th. I've never used one myself.

cletus

Have the Aldi version, works fine with my Fiesta, needs a piece of 4x2 to get the axle stand under the wifes corolla, apart from that its fine

MAJJ

Hope to get one of those jacks next week.
Also this Thur I have Aldi inspection kit

http://www.aldi.ie/ie/html/offers/special_buys3_25274.htm?WT.mc_id=2013-01-07-18-41

Ronnie Beck

MAJJ wrote: »

Hope to get one of those jacks next week.
Also this Thur I have Aldi inspection kit

http://www.aldi.ie/ie/html/offers/special_buys3_25274.htm?WT.mc_id=2013-01-07-18-41

A few bits there.
Might pick up a set of heel spanners.

MAJJ

From this below the lift range may be 103 - 345 mm. I think this is the same one but no pics to confirm.

Any thoughts if its decent?

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=250854898208&cmd=VIDESC

Further update

This is a translation from what looks like the same product on the lidl.de site. Hope it comes with the adapter for extra height!

http://www.lidl.de/de/Reifenwechsel/ULTIMATE-SPEED-Hydraulik-Wagenheber

With 2 swivel casters for easy maneuvering
Capacity up to 2 t
Lifting height: approx. 135-342 mm (with supplied adapter: approx. 150-357 mm)
Adjustable lowering speed
2-piece lift rod with 66 cm length for optimal leverage
For easy lifting and lowering vehicles
Carrying handle and detachable lift rod for space-saving storage

MAJJ

Picked one up today. Looks sturdy and well made. I did a quick lift on a corrolla lifted no issues, 3 years warranty so well covered. Plenty left in Lidl Ratfarnham.

wonski

Thanks for posting, totally forgot about this bargain...

sean1141

MAJJ wrote: »

Good general tip but you may be thinking of a Tourag 4x4, mine the Touran is like a long Golf.

I would say the touran has more than 185 profile tyres. 205/45r16 I would think

Esel

sean1141 wrote: »

I would say the touran has more than 185 profile tyres. 205/45r16 I would think

185 does not refer to profile. Just sayin'.