Jacking points / methods
Discussion
If, like me, you have nothing more elaborate than a trolley jack with which to lift your A110, what's the best method for getting it up onto stands?
Usually (on other cars) I find some sort of cross member and lift one axle at a time; it's never fun, but is at least fairly stable. I don't fancy my chances in being able to do this on the Alpine.
I can't see a way of lifting it other than one corner at a time, using the sill jacking points. This will work for changing wheels, but still, I'm all ears for anything cleverer.
Nick
Usually (on other cars) I find some sort of cross member and lift one axle at a time; it's never fun, but is at least fairly stable. I don't fancy my chances in being able to do this on the Alpine.
I can't see a way of lifting it other than one corner at a time, using the sill jacking points. This will work for changing wheels, but still, I'm all ears for anything cleverer.
Nick
Thanks both - two different ways which have vastly improved my confidence, much appreciated.
I made some stepped ramps a few years ago as I can't get to the subframe on the M3 without raising the car a little, I suspect with those I'll be able to manage lifting the front.
Plus there's always a Quickjack...
I made some stepped ramps a few years ago as I can't get to the subframe on the M3 without raising the car a little, I suspect with those I'll be able to manage lifting the front.
Plus there's always a Quickjack...
From the looks of the winter tyre thread, iKenndac has something similar.
There's little doubt that it'd be an extravagance, but lifting a car is far from the most enjoyable task, and the A110 dimensions and masses at least demand no more than the entry BL-3500SLX Quickjack (£935). Conveniently this would also do for my other car, if not all the cars I hope to own.
There's little doubt that it'd be an extravagance, but lifting a car is far from the most enjoyable task, and the A110 dimensions and masses at least demand no more than the entry BL-3500SLX Quickjack (£935). Conveniently this would also do for my other car, if not all the cars I hope to own.
LE62NDE said:
It's not urgent -I only want clean the wheels, calipers and arch liners- but do I need additional plastic inserts/pads when jacking the car up?
I manage easily with a low rise trolley jack but as worldwidewebs says, always use a rubber jacking pad.One thing I would strongly recommend if you're taking the wheels off to clean is to ceramic coat at least the calipers (and inside of the wheels if you can be bothered) but also the bells - only the part with the Alpine lettering on. On my previous S there was surface corrosion on them within a short time from new, whereas on my current GT which I treated from new, there's hardly any after 4k+ miles.
Much easier to keep the brakes clean too!
TimRV57 said:
Just resurrecting, does anyone have a quickjack? Any issues with clearance on the A110 or locating the right jacking points?
Thanks,
Tim
I can't help with the specific question (although driving onto a couple of small blocks will always solve the issue), but when I priced up the quickjack it wasn't that much cheaper than a scissor lift and it's a much better piece of kit. I think I paid about £2100 for mine, deliveredThanks,
Tim
Thanks for reply - that looks like a neat set up.
I really just want it for switching over wheels so not bothered about height, and will benefit from being able to stow it away.
Think I’ll have a go with the quickjack and will report back how I get on in case of interest to anyone else.
I really just want it for switching over wheels so not bothered about height, and will benefit from being able to stow it away.
Think I’ll have a go with the quickjack and will report back how I get on in case of interest to anyone else.
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