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Ed 30 Jacking location
« on: November 30, 2008, 03:49:34 pm »
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:
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Re: Ed 30 Jacking location
« Reply #1 on: November 30, 2008, 04:08:04 pm »
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.
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Re: Ed 30 Jacking location
« Reply #2 on: November 30, 2008, 04:33:56 pm »
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.

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.
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Re: Ed 30 Jacking location
« Reply #3 on: November 30, 2008, 04:41:39 pm »
The sill is absolutely fine, it's the proper place.

When dealers etc lift your car it is lifted on the sill.

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Re: Ed 30 Jacking location
« Reply #4 on: November 30, 2008, 04:49:48 pm »
If you do alot of jacking up of your car then perhaps you should consider installing some lift pads.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=95479.msg799437#msg799437
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Re: Ed 30 Jacking location
« Reply #5 on: November 30, 2008, 05:19:43 pm »
Quote from: bacillus on November 30, 2008, 04:49:48 pm
If you do alot of jacking up of your car then perhaps you should consider installing some lift pads.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=95479.msg799437#msg799437

That's just what I need. :happy2:
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Re: Ed 30 Jacking location
« Reply #6 on: November 30, 2008, 07:13:47 pm »
If you are going to get them, go to an Audi dealer as the VW computer won't let you order them even though they are listed on the screen.
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Re: Ed 30 Jacking location
« Reply #7 on: November 30, 2008, 07:16:08 pm »
Quote from: bacillus on November 30, 2008, 07:13:47 pm
If you are going to get them, go to an Audi dealer as the VW computer won't let you order them even though they are listed on the screen.

Thanks for that......................Audi are closer to where I live too!  :laugh:
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Re: Ed 30 Jacking location
« Reply #8 on: December 03, 2008, 10:04:53 pm »
Picked up 4 pairs from local Audi dealer today.  :happy2:
Apart from needing to use a little Fairy liquid and a trolley jack to squeeze them in the hole all fitted easily!  :drool:
Thanks again
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Re: Ed 30 Jacking location
« Reply #9 on: December 03, 2008, 10:18:10 pm »
Glad to hear you got it sorted.   :smiley:
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Re: Ed 30 Jacking location
« Reply #10 on: December 03, 2008, 11:26:25 pm »
wonder if I can get these for the S3?
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Re: Ed 30 Jacking location
« Reply #11 on: December 03, 2008, 11:32:45 pm »
Quote from: gazbutmk5gti on December 03, 2008, 11:26:25 pm
wonder if I can get these for the S3?

Pretty sure yours will have them as well. Here is the link to the original thread. which links to another.

             http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=684.0
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Re: Ed 30 Jacking location
« Reply #12 on: December 04, 2008, 10:38:13 pm »
cheers pal :happy2:
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Re: Ed 30 Jacking location
« Reply #13 on: December 04, 2008, 10:56:52 pm »
Quote from: Steve Baker on December 03, 2008, 10:04:53 pm
Picked up 4 pairs from local Audi dealer today.  :happy2:
Apart from needing to use a little Fairy liquid and a trolley jack to squeeze them in the hole all fitted easily!  :drool:
Thanks again
Steve

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Re: Ed 30 Jacking location
« Reply #14 on: December 04, 2008, 11:02:01 pm »
Quote from: stokeballoon on December 04, 2008, 10:56:52 pm
Quote from: Steve Baker on December 03, 2008, 10:04:53 pm
Picked up 4 pairs from local Audi dealer today.  :happy2:
Apart from needing to use a little Fairy liquid and a trolley jack to squeeze them in the hole all fitted easily!  :drool:
Thanks again
Steve

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