harlequin Posted February 7, 2021 Report Share Posted February 7, 2021 I have a dozen or so 9"×3" timbers that are about 2 foot long that I use to support the car. I put a stack of say 3 under each tyre if I am going to leave the car up in the air for a day or 2 rather then use axial stands. 2 sets of ramps would also do the job George Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimcwestie Posted February 7, 2021 Report Share Posted February 7, 2021 (edited) I made up wheel stand using cls timber. Jim Edited February 13, 2021 by jimcwestie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Motorsport Mickey Posted February 7, 2021 Report Share Posted February 7, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, Paulfc said: Hi Mick, Would you be good enough to clarify what you mean by “ .... or jackstands placed under the hubs (bolted onto the wheelstuds)“. Thanks I made up some welded angles with cut out centres and holes drilled in at PCD dimensions for the studs, and welded them to tube to drop into axle stands. Then secure the wheel studs through the holes, makes it secure so it doesn't fall off the stands. See photo which has a TR using a jig (not mine) with the hubs secured onto it the same way. Wish I'd thought of the caravan stands, easier and cheap. Mick Richards Edited February 7, 2021 by Motorsport Mickey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mrehke Posted February 28, 2021 Report Share Posted February 28, 2021 What is the height of the underside of the TR4a (on 165/80R15 tyres) to the floor, front cross member and the underside of the differential please - just looking into what maximum height when retracted a low profile trolley jack should have? Thanks - Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StuartG Posted February 28, 2021 Report Share Posted February 28, 2021 Yes the static caravan stands work very well and they fit the TR chassis rails perfectly https://www.google.com/search?q=static+caravan+axle+stands&client=tablet-android-samsung-rev2&sxsrf=ALeKk03_ZL7z93dGWDd2y-DcLurP0XGzHw:1614524947694&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=YWpv4-EToBZOjM%2Cm3e6H6upCuyBLM%2C_&vet=1&usg=AI4_-kRlcsB4CB_2jH0AGpF4-UTH9__c7w&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjbxvOP7ozvAhXFlFwKHVVuDhcQ9QF6BAgVEAE#imgrc=YWpv4-EToBZOjM Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CP26309 Posted February 28, 2021 Report Share Posted February 28, 2021 I was always under the impression it was unwise to jack the car up under the diff as it put unnecessary strain on the mounts? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted March 1, 2021 Report Share Posted March 1, 2021 18 hours ago, CP26309 said: I was always under the impression it was unwise to jack the car up under the diff as it put unnecessary strain on the mounts? Not really, if it is then the mounts need replacing/re-enforcing. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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