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[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

My 1938 Morris 12 had a "Jackall" system with hydraulic jacks on each corner, selectable front only, rear only or all together, activated by a pump handle that you accessed via a panel under the front passenger's footwell.
Very clever, we English, back then! 

Ron.

That's interesting Ron

I wonder why the idea fell out of favour? Cost? Health & Safety? 

Because it's completely unnecessary. Just how many times does a cheap windup jack in the boot get used to make such a complex(and expensive, bulky and heavy) arrangement worth having? Just because you can, doesn't mean you should.

Just like having sex with the girl who had something nasty.......after one drink too many.

[Lizzie Zoom]

My 1938 Morris 12 had a "Jackall" system with hydraulic jacks on each corner, selectable front only, rear only or all together, activated by a pump handle that you accessed via a panel under the front passenger's footwell.
Very clever, we English, back then! 

Ron.

That's interesting Ron

I wonder why the idea fell out of favour? Cost? Health & Safety? 

Because it's completely unnecessary. Just how many times does a cheap windup jack in the boot get used to make such a complex(and expensive, bulky and heavy) arrangement worth having? Just because you can, doesn't mean you should.

True!  And I have a friendly AA to rely on!