Jacking a 90 under rear diff

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tireetim

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Had a search but can't find my answer so please excuse if it's a daft question.
I'm trying to jack up the rear of my defender 90 to put it on axle stands. I'm using a high lift trolley jack under the rear diff as suggested in the workshop manual but because it's offset to the drivers side it doesn't lift evenly so I can't get the stands under the passenger side axle. Can anybody advise the best way to do it (is there a more central jacking point)?

Thanks !
 
tireetim said:
Had a search but can't find my answer so please excuse if it's a daft question.
I'm trying to jack up the rear of my defender 90 to put it on axle stands. I'm using a high lift trolley jack under the rear diff as suggested in the workshop manual but because it's offset to the drivers side it doesn't lift evenly so I can't get the stands under the passenger side axle. Can anybody advise the best way to do it (is there a more central jacking point)?

Thanks !
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Simple - don't use the diff. It's not designed as a lifting point. Lift it one side at a time, with the jack under the axle, leaving space for your axle stand. Much safer.
 
Thanks zeaphod. I thought it might be a bit unstable doing it that way with just the one stand in place (especially if you jack it quite high) but I didn't actually try it. Will give it a go ! Cheers.
 
How high do you want it? If you want the wheels a foot from the floor then you should be worried about instability, don't just jack up one side all the way then put s stand under, do it in stages. Jack one side 4" (for example) and put stand under, then jack opposite side 8" and put other stand under, then back to first side etc.
 
Thanks discokids. Doesn't need to be very high this time but more for future repairs. Your method of doing it in stages makes sense.
 
Bought one of these for my trolley-jack earlier in the year, ideal.

A High-Lift has a specific purpose and general maintenance is not it.


 
tireetim said:
Had a search but can't find my answer so please excuse if it's a daft question.
I'm trying to jack up the rear of my defender 90 to put it on axle stands. I'm using a high lift trolley jack under the rear diff as suggested in the workshop manual but because it's offset to the drivers side it doesn't lift evenly so I can't get the stands under the passenger side axle. Can anybody advise the best way to do it (is there a more central jacking point)?

Thanks !
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Maybe you should not be jacking it up :) If you cant figure out how to jack it up then theres no point in jacking it up. Sounds like an accident waiting to happen to me.
 
Well Eeek, I was asking on here for advise from the more experienced so as to avoid an accident ! Everybody has got to learn and thanks to the great help from everyone I am still here and my Landy is safely jacked up and I'm learning loads !
 
I think there is some confusion here - when I say high lift I mean a normal trolley jack that can lift up to about 530mm (as opposed to a basic car one that only goes to about 380 ish). Just googled high lift jack and I seen the other sort - I'm not using one of those !
 
Because a high lift/jackall is nowhwere near as stable as using a jack at the axle. They also have a deserved reputation for punishing people if you lose concentration - the steel handle will fly up and down with huge force if not locked into place - and has broken jaws/wrists/hands etc in the past. I had a lucky escape. They are great for recovery because of their lifting range and speed. Good for breaking the bead on tyres too, and removing tree stumps.
 
I use mine for all sorts and have never had a problem, I treat it with respect and it doesn't assault me! I'd never do more than simply lift the vehicle though, it gets axle stands etc. that's the same with any type of jack though.

Each to their own.
 
Ever used a hi-lift to 'cast' a landy or the pin not be engaged properly and the lever swing up and down faster that a Springer Spangles tail on Speed goes LEFTRIGHTLEFTRIGHTLEFTRIGHTLEF...

? …
 
They are dangerously unstable and the biggest risk is the whole vehicle pivotting on the jack sideways. Should always be used with extreme caution and lifting the axle with a dedicated trolley jack is much safer than lifting the chassis.....if only because the height needed to lift wheels is far less.
 
Just make sure you always use axles stands! Mate of mine was killed when a car fell on him. Horrible way to go, wouldn't wish it on anyone! Always remember it's better to be broken down for another hour, than be squashed!

And as for jacking, just do one side at a time! Jack it up, and then axle stand. :)
 
One corner at a time and axle stands, I'd so the same with trolley jack or hi lift - it helps to be paranoid around a Defender however you jack it up!
 
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