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Co1



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Jacking of the NAS step holes
I’m looking at making some jacking stands that use the holes on the NAS rear step. I want something more stable than normal axle stands as my driveway is on a slight decline so I’m going to make something with a nice broad base. Has anyone seen anything similar? Does it sound like a bad idea?!!
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LandRoverAnorak



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The only thing that strikes me about that plan is that if you want to lift it high enough to work on the rear wheels then it's got be a lot higher than if supported under the axles to overcome the suspension. If the drive is on a slope then that sounds like a bad idea. Darren

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Post #952142 10th May 2022 9:59am
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Lift the wheel / axle is the most stable way to go and not the body.

My drive angles back towards the garage. If I am changing pads then I lift with the trolly jack just enough to get the wheel off the ground backed up with an axle stand.

The below picture is me messing around (coz it’s fun). The front wheel is off the ground, the rear is still planted. The opposite wheels are both chocked, centre and rear diff locks on. I could shake the 90 quite violently and it won’t move……what I won’t do with the body that high is remove a wheel….

With a 110 I had when jacking from the rear cross member I once had a situation when the rear wheel on the opposite axle tried to lift and it cause the back end to shift to one side……..lesson learnt and never did that again, if I have to lift the body, then I only do that from the side on the tree sliders.

If your drive is like mine, try the axle stands first back up with a trolly jack remembering to secure at least two wheels with chocks. I use cut up fence post that is wider that the trees so there is no chance of the vehicle pivoting and knocking over he normally supplied metal one.

Good luck



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