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Trolley Jacks

Posted: Fri Dec 31, 2010 4:39 pm
by Smeeagain
Having had to change a wheel at the roadside recently I learned how poor the bmw jack is. I have a few jobs to do in January and was going to use the trolley jack I have had for years which is completely serviceable however (and I am too far away to check it at the moment), I don't think it will life the x5 high enough (2004 E53) -it just about gets my old MGB high enough !

So does anyone have any recommendations for a particular make/type of trolley jack 9and an indication of costs?

Also, I know where the jacking points are on each side but I want to place the jack under the centre of front and rear of vehicle to get either end/both wheels off the ground - where is the best place to position the trolley jack?

Thanks

Smee

Re: Trolley Jacks

Posted: Fri Dec 31, 2010 6:39 pm
by paulbryson75
Bought one in Halfords sale yesterday - 2.25ton - high lift especially for 4x4 - was reduced from £79 to £34 so thought was a bargain - its a solid bit of kit.

Re: Trolley Jacks

Posted: Fri Dec 31, 2010 7:46 pm
by Big Rat
Only joined the site yesterday and would like to say thanks for all the welcome messages.

On the subject of Trolley jacks i have also bought the 2.25 Tonne from halfords massive reduction 80 squid to 34 !

If it helps others i have noticed that the top section of the rotating pad of the jack is split pin detachable i had a spare X5 car jack and have

ground off the top rectangular section that fits in the jacking point of the car going to get a mate to weld it properly on the trolley pad and bobs your uncle !

Big Rat

Re: Trolley Jacks

Posted: Fri Dec 31, 2010 8:01 pm
by squeaky2
[quote=""paulbryson75""]Bought one in Halfords sale yesterday - 2.25ton - high lift especially for 4x4 - was reduced from £79 to £34 so thought was a bargain - its a solid bit of kit.[/quote]

:( i paid £79 about 4 weeks ago

good jack though......lifts the X quite well

Re: Trolley Jacks

Posted: Fri Dec 31, 2010 8:20 pm
by Minda
I got one from costco a few weeks back, as my old one had packed in, its a 3ton and paid about £80

Re: Trolley Jacks

Posted: Fri Dec 31, 2010 8:31 pm
by bullethead
I too have the Halfrauds jack as mentioned, had the X in the air a few times and it aint crushed me yet. As for jack pads I aways use a plank of wood between the pad and wherever I place it. Which is never the jacking points, too many times have the soddin things collapsed on me. :o

Re: Trolley Jacks

Posted: Fri Dec 31, 2010 8:37 pm
by Jalf
I got one from toolstation for £21 I think just beofre Xmas, 2 tonne job, and a jack pad from reverselogic, does the job brilliantly.

Re: Trolley Jacks

Posted: Fri Dec 31, 2010 10:33 pm
by Raj
[quote=""Minda""]I got one from costco a few weeks back, as my old one had packed in, its a 3ton and paid about £80[/quote]

Sounds like the Arcan one I bought too. Superb jack and very highly recommended.

Re: Trolley Jacks

Posted: Fri Dec 31, 2010 11:01 pm
by Minda
[quote=""Raj""][quote=""Minda""]I got one from costco a few weeks back, as my old one had packed in, its a 3ton and paid about £80[/quote]

Sounds like the Arcan one I bought too. Superb jack and very highly recommended.[/quote]
Mine is still boxed in my garage aint had a chance to use it yet :rofl: but dose look good :rofl:

Re: Trolley Jacks

Posted: Fri Dec 31, 2010 11:54 pm
by Raj
[quote=""Minda""]Mine is still boxed in my garage aint had a chance to use it yet :rofl: but dose look good :rofl:[/quote]

LOL, I took mine out the box, gave it a clean and used it within 20 mins of getting it home... :D

Re: Trolley Jacks

Posted: Sat Jan 01, 2011 10:46 am
by X5Sport
I use one with the Reverselogic pad too. Good kit but got clobbered for import and VAT before they'd let me have it :P

Also got the wheel bolt alignement tool but it doesn't fit the X6 and it's too much hassle to get it replaced - works on the E46 and E53. I think they sent two the same.

EDIT SWMBO just came back with a Halfords jack for me.............isn't she an angel :sweetheart: :heart: :hairdryer:

Re: Trolley Jacks

Posted: Sat Jan 01, 2011 12:35 pm
by Smeeagain
Ok, Halfords it is then. So where is best to lift front/rear/sides (aside of the 'defined' side jacking points)