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Re: How do I increase a trolley jack height safely?
« Reply #15 on: 11 March 2009, 15:56:18 »
Lizzie, your ramps are the same incline as all the others, they were designed for Morris eights and the like. I have made some wooden "Pre-ramp ramps" out of old scaffold planks, they are only a foot long, and get the car onto the main ramps safely, and without losing trim!
http://i41.tinypic.com/9ao40h.jpg (with "pre-ramp")
http://i44.tinypic.com/2dsw39.jpg (normal ramp)
http://i42.tinypic.com/2v8mrfc.jpg (stowed away)
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Re: How do I increase a trolley jack height safely?
« Reply #16 on: 11 March 2009, 17:18:02 »
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Daft question, why use axle stands? Surely ramps are ideal for this job?   :-/


With my car when I try to drive the car up the ramps (forward) various bits of the trim get in the way! :o :o

Therefore I always jack my car up steadily using blocks, axle stands and the ramps. ;)


I've made-up 'lead-ups' to my ramps from suitably-packed scaffolding planks so that they don't bend when the wheels travel along them.

The wheels still sit atop the ramps when the car's in position. Been using them for years now with no problems!


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Re: How do I increase a trolley jack height safely?
« Reply #17 on: 11 March 2009, 18:04:52 »
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Daft question, why use axle stands? Surely ramps are ideal for this job?   :-/

Cos your car needs to be level when it's up in the air, and I haven't yet found a way to drive up two pairs of solid ramps ...... it'd be dead handy if you could.

how long before ramps with a combined scissorjack are mentioned?  ;)

anyone who's had a Senator is likely to already have a set of extentions for their ramps - mine are made from 1" angle iron & hook onto the 2nd or 3rd bar of my ramps.
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Re: How do I increase a trolley jack height safely?
« Reply #18 on: 11 March 2009, 18:30:23 »
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Looks like I might have to do a howto when I do mine....  :o

I'm going to need to do a ATF change soon as well. You're not far away so if you need a hand or want to join in on mine whichever one is done first?

Also I do have one of these http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-DELUXE-SYPHON-SIPHON-PUMP-TOOL-PUMP-OIL-EXTRACTOR_W0QQitemZ370101775686QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_3?hash=item370101775686&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A1%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

so I was wondering if you can just suck out the old and pump in the new???? or does the filter need changing too?
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Re: How do I increase a trolley jack height safely?
« Reply #19 on: 11 March 2009, 18:32:40 »
The filter needs cleaning or replacing.  and the magnet cleaning of the frightening mass of iron filings attached to it..
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Re: How do I increase a trolley jack height safely?
« Reply #20 on: 11 March 2009, 20:23:39 »
The only really safe way to increase the lift of a trolley jack is to raise the surface it is running on.  A large piece of thick hardwood plank/planks is the best bet - jack the car up as high as it will go and put the stands under, lower the jack, put it on the raised bed and do the same again.
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Re: How do I increase a trolley jack height safely?
« Reply #21 on: 11 March 2009, 21:49:26 »
Blimey!

Never thought this would generate the level of interest it did.

I have considered ramps - although as per the discussion on here, i'd need some 'pre-ramps' to get my elite up them - it does sit quite low.

immx - thanks for the offer of help. After spending the evening fighting with topping up the box, that bloody siphon would have come in handy. I might well take you up on the offer - i'll be in touch when I've sorted myself out.

This has all stemmed from a whining noise I'm getting from the car whislt driving - having topped up the ATF this evening, some of the whine has decreased, and now I have noticed that it's coming from the nearside rear (i think!). Time to get the handbrake servicing guide out, cos I reckon it could be the rear shoes...  >:(

At least I'm learning at a fast pace!
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Re: How do I increase a trolley jack height safely?
« Reply #22 on: 11 March 2009, 22:00:03 »
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Daft question, why use axle stands? Surely ramps are ideal for this job?   :-/


With my car when I try to drive the car up the ramps (forward) various bits of the trim get in the way! :o :o

Therefore I always jack my car up steadily using blocks, axle stands and the ramps. ;)


I have done 2 ATF changes now, best way is using ramps, but use rear wheels.

Done an MV6 which is lower than normal, and that goes on fine if you reverse up...
you might be doing the tractor soon as well ::)
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Re: How do I increase a trolley jack height safely?
« Reply #23 on: 11 March 2009, 22:08:06 »
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Daft question, why use axle stands? Surely ramps are ideal for this job?   :-/


With my car when I try to drive the car up the ramps (forward) various bits of the trim get in the way! :o :o

Therefore I always jack my car up steadily using blocks, axle stands and the ramps. ;)


I have done 2 ATF changes now, best way is using ramps, but use rear wheels.

Done an MV6 which is lower than normal, and that goes on fine if you reverse up...
you might be doing the tractor soon as well ::)


 >:( >:(
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Re: How do I increase a trolley jack height safely?
« Reply #24 on: 11 March 2009, 22:10:06 »
a better jack  :-X
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Re: How do I increase a trolley jack height safely?
« Reply #25 on: 11 March 2009, 22:15:00 »
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Daft question, why use axle stands? Surely ramps are ideal for this job?   :-/


With my car when I try to drive the car up the ramps (forward) various bits of the trim get in the way! :o :o

Therefore I always jack my car up steadily using blocks, axle stands and the ramps. ;)


I have done 2 ATF changes now, best way is using ramps, but use rear wheels.

Done an MV6 which is lower than normal, and that goes on fine if you reverse up...
you might be doing the tractor soon as well ::)


 >:( >:(
We've got to get your strength up ;D
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Re: How do I increase a trolley jack height safely?
« Reply #26 on: 11 March 2009, 22:17:47 »
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This has all stemmed from a whining noise I'm getting from the car whislt driving -  and now I have noticed that it's coming from the nearside rear

You aren't carrying a disgruntled passenger are you  ;D
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Re: How do I increase a trolley jack height safely?
« Reply #27 on: 11 March 2009, 22:31:15 »
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This has all stemmed from a whining noise I'm getting from the car whislt driving -  and now I have noticed that it's coming from the nearside rear

You aren't carrying a disgruntled passenger are you  ;D


LOL - I mentioned the whining noise to a mate at work - he asked me if his wife was in the boot.  ;D
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Re: How do I increase a trolley jack height safely?
« Reply #28 on: 12 March 2009, 12:37:12 »
Rather than having the car suspended level, when I did my auto box fluid I just filled it, loosely inserted the plug and then dropped the car down level and removed the plug to let the excess out / top up. Note you need the engine running throughout to maintain the level at the correct point.

I found the ideal tool to fill with fluid was a "killaspray" type device with the spray bar removed and a piece of 8mm copper pipe bent into a hook shape inserted into the filler hole.

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Re: How do I increase a trolley jack height safely?
« Reply #29 on: 12 March 2009, 13:40:46 »
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Daft question, why use axle stands? Surely ramps are ideal for this job?   :-/


With my car when I try to drive the car up the ramps (forward) various bits of the trim get in the way! :o :o

Therefore I always jack my car up steadily using blocks, axle stands and the ramps. ;)

I bought a pair of special ramps with a long lead up - they are 6' long and slightly higher than normal ramps - cost £150. Work a treat but still not enough space underneath.
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