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Ed 30 Jacking location
Steve Baker:
Hi
Can anyone tell me the correct location to use a trolley Jack at the front of my golf to enable removal of the front wheel please?
There is a suitable location under the rear wishbone but the front appears less obvious :smiley:
Thanks
vRStu:
You can use the proper jacking location on the Sill but you need to put a piece of wood or similar on the jack.
If your trolley will go far enough under then you can use the aluminium 'console' mounting.
Steve Baker:
--- Quote from: vRStu on November 30, 2008, 04:08:04 pm ---If your trolley will go far enough under then you can use the aluminium 'console' mounting.
--- End quote ---
Thanks for the reply..............yes I did consider the sill but just a bit afraid of the sill flange folding over under the weight. :scared:
Not being able to compress the wishbone does mean the car needs to go a far bit higher to get the wheel off the ground which is tricky in the confines of my garage. I think I will have a look at your final suggestion.
Steve B
vRStu:
The sill is absolutely fine, it's the proper place.
When dealers etc lift your car it is lifted on the sill.
bacillus:
If you do alot of jacking up of your car then perhaps you should consider installing some lift pads.
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