The Badger Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 I know this may be an odd question, but just throwing it out there to see what folks use to jack up a defender to change the wheel. I have a bottle jack at the moment, but the jacking is a bit awkward and yo have to get it really under in the perfect spot, also the point at the top is just the round bit and I don't really like that. I have a hi-lift, but you have to go really high to get the wheel up. Anyhow, was thinking of a short trolly jack, but any experience is welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwakers Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 discovery or rangerover bottle jack. it looks like this.... the Mercedes sprinter jack is similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dailysleaze Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 I had a short trolley jack but I had to put bricks under it to get it to lift the wheel high enough. Plus it had a large footprint that prevents easily placing axle stands. I also used a hi-lift in the early days but as you say it has to go to the length of the suspension to lift the wheel and it's cumbersome to use. Now I use a bottle jack as above. It goes to the right height and has a small footprint. if I had the space though i'd use a large trolley jack under the diff for speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPendrey Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 In what scenario? In the garage, at home, I use a 3T Clarke number (not the quick lift) which is large, stable, has a big 'pad' for good placement under the axle or diff. When out I've a Discovery jack, because I have a Discovery! It works well though, but the body is plastic and fragile as I found out by breaking the old one by accident. I also have one of those small bottle jacks like you describe, but it has a very small footprint and a tiny pad on top. Won't use it for lifting anything, but might use for other tasks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Those LR bottle jacks were also supplied with Tdic Defenders, just painted black. They are excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arjan Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Hydraulic pot type one en route - Hi-Lift or trolley jack in the workshop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jocklandjohn Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 I just bought (last week) the Merc Sprinter bottle jack - UKPounds 37 delivered to the Highlands (terra incognito for many vendors it seems so THANK YOU SCL Vaughan) and used it over the weekend to do some stuff - brilliant. Whacked the axle up no problems, curved top fits axle tube perfectly (and safely) and crucially the release valve is very controllable allowing gentle lowering. Fits perfectly behind the seat (riveted on the supplied holding clamp). Bargain (and built like a tank). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaklander Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Agree with him ^^^^^^ Sprinter jack is great for me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 I have both the Discovery and the Sprinter jack, both good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Drumstick Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 The factory bottle jack will work fine. Although seems more faff than just using a regular trolley jack. Just roll it under the diff, or wherever and away you go. Easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Sparkes Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 I don't want to rain on anyone's parade, but those Sprinter jacks are 26cm closed height (~10" in old money), according to the advert linked to. If you have a puncture (flat tyre) while on a tarmac road, is there 10" clearance between the axle tube and the tarmac? I don't have a Disco / Range Rover bottle jack to hand, but a similar rated Sealey (Yes, with the awkward button top) is about 8" fully closed. If you are on a 'Green Lane' or similar, the distance between the axle tube and the upper face of your load spreader is likely to be considerably less than 10". Regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete3000 Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 could always throw a bit of wood in to drive on to add some clearance if needed or drive onto a kerb. if things get desperate there should be a handy nearby pothole to put the jack in on our fine British roads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaklander Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 That's what I do (or did when I used to get punctures in my old Fiat). Must admit I'd forgotten about that potential problem though but I usually have a block of wood in the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerfred Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 I use when I have to, a Disco bottle jack, as pictured in an earlier post, safe and the right height if you have a flat to go under the axle, they are made for the LR axle so why not use one? These Disco jacks are pretty hard to find in good working order second hand, they are quite desirable apparently and can fetch fair money. Don't know what a new one costs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 P38 jacks are the same/very similar, and as most P38 owners don't know their car has a spare wheel, they are in pretty good nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Badger Posted April 28, 2016 Author Share Posted April 28, 2016 Ok, thanks, great. Going with the Sprinter as I like the little cup bit at the top, I have a trolly jack that is for home use, hi-Lift and bottle jack is what I carry but now I can get shot of the bad bottle jack and use this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerfred Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 If you have a mate with a Disco, try their jack and see which you prefer. Try before you buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotts90 Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 I got a tdci one, came with the full kit (wheel chocks etc) for about £35 off eBay. Had to use it once when out and about and did the job fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Badger Posted May 6, 2016 Author Share Posted May 6, 2016 Jack update, That sprinter jack is great, perfect for the axles, it's quite tall so you don't need to put a bit of wood under it if you don't want to. Comes with a bar that is in three parts, a small 10mm/13mm spanner, a wheel wrench (not checked if it fits the wheel nuts, and a torx screwdriver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaklander Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Just check that it is flat across the bottom. My first wasn't and therefore it rocked a bit. Probably not an issue but I got it replaced with no fuss. Also the wood thing was more about if it's short enough to get under with a flat, without needing to drive up onto a bit of wood? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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