timtheenchanteruk

Well-Known Member

• Oct 9, 2012

• #1

Im looking at getting a new jack, my trolley is starting to get long in the tooth, slight weeping of seals etc.

Just wondered if a hi-lift, when used with axle stands is any good for maintenence?
Ill keep the trolley for those bits that are easier with one, like getting bits out, applying pressure where needed etc,

I already carry a bottle for wheel changes/emergencys.

 

Jongould

New Member

• Oct 9, 2012

• #2

It should only be used to lift but if your going to put onto axle stands its fine, I wouldnt do any maintanance just on the jack as the slightest nudge and it can go...

 

buckshot

Well-Known Member

• Oct 9, 2012

• #3

i agree with jon, unless you chock the wheels they can be a bloody liability tbh . have had a few bad ni on dangerous mishaps

 

timtheenchanteruk

Well-Known Member

• Oct 9, 2012

• #4

I only ever do maintenance with it on axle stands, don't trust jacks by themselves (had that hammered into me by my dad since I was about 6 "helping" him with his S2),
My trolley has started slowly sinking under load, guess a seal has gone somewhere, thought a hilift might also be of some use when out laning.

 

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digbymole

New Member

• Oct 9, 2012

• #5

chock-jack-axel stands-work
stay safe

 

iwantone

Active Member

• Oct 9, 2012

• #6

Aldi or Lidl are doing 2tonne trolley jacks for £19.99 this week, I know that's not what you're asking but they could be alright for some.

 

wiltshire landyman

I’m back

• Oct 9, 2012

• #7

i wouldnt trust a hilift to do anything more than a spare wheel change and that would only be if i didnt have a bottle jack handy..

yes ive got one as im sure most people do but i hardly ever use it and prob never will tbh

there dangerous and in the wrong hands can be lethal

 

Freelaner

Landy Driver

• Oct 9, 2012

• #8

They're good for pulling out tree stumps, if you can't get a Landy close to it.

other than that they're a menace.

 

Jongould

New Member

• Oct 9, 2012

• #9

wiltshire landyman said:

i wouldnt trust a hilift to do anything more than a spare wheel change and that would only be if i didnt have a bottle jack handy..

yes ive got one as im sure most people do but i hardly ever use it and prob never will tbh

there dangerous and in the wrong hands can be lethal

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They are ok to lift onto stands but your totally right they are dengerous, I am cautious with them and I use various lift/jacks for a living, if it's home work I would use a bottle jack and lift on the axles

We had to use one Sunday to do a tyre, was balanced on a waffle board and it was interesting to say the least...

 

drewster

Well-Known Member

• Oct 9, 2012

• #10

NO to unstable for maintenance don't use it for anything other than recovery the consequences are fatal

 

hawky666

Well-Known Member

• Oct 9, 2012

• #11

are these still a handy thing to have on your landy then, for the get out of jail scenario in a field somewhere, or better thrown away!!

 

Freelaner

Landy Driver

• Oct 9, 2012

• #12

better than owt else if yer knee deep in mud, but still be wary

 

drewster

Well-Known Member

• Oct 9, 2012

• #13

NO NO keep it it dose have its uses but you must respect that it is not as stabal as a ground
Jack I have first hand experience of my car falling off the hi lift whilst changeling a wheel

 

blue beasty

Leaks an prone to bits dropping off

• Oct 9, 2012

• #14

I use mine a fair bit, but only to lift up onto stands etc. Wouldn't ever work under one, even as a secondary support. Lift, prop and take off

 

hawky666

Well-Known Member

• Oct 9, 2012

• #15

well am hoping it has its uses as just picked one up, need to figure best way to mount it, and where, now.

 

Trailpug

New Member

• Oct 9, 2012

• #16

Anyone recommend a decent Bottle jack :scratching_chin:

 

wiltshire landyman

I’m back

• Oct 9, 2012

• #17

Trailpug said:

Anyone recommend a decent Bottle jack :scratching_chin:

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see other fred

 

Trailpug

New Member

• Oct 9, 2012

• #18

got it!!

 

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CalumM

Active Member

• Oct 9, 2012

• #19

I've just been looking to get a bottle jack for wheel changes but I already have a hi-lift which came with the landy. Reckon I should just get an axle stand and carry that around with me instead of the bottle? Then if I get a flat use the hi-lift to get it up onto the axle stand (don't fancy changing with it balancing on the hi-lift)

 

Pikey

Dummy Ejection Facilitator..

• Oct 9, 2012

• #20

CalumM said:

I've just been looking to get a bottle jack for wheel changes but I already have a hi-lift which came with the landy. Reckon I should just get an axle stand and carry that around with me instead of the bottle? Then if I get a flat use the hi-lift to get it up onto the axle stand (don't fancy changing with it balancing on the hi-lift)

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Ur gonna hoist the landy up in the air and Leave it balanced on an hi-lift while ya crawl under it to stick an axle stand in position???