| Author | Message | ||
     Bob Shinn (Bshinn) Member Username: Bshinn Post Number: 79 Registered: 01-2004 |
Factory Jack is shot! Was out of fluid, refilled & it puked all over the garage floor. Is it worth buying a new one, or are they all garbage? | ||
| tomish lan para hindoola (Mca) New Member Username: Mca Post Number: 12 Registered: 02-2004 |
oh yes. get new one. always carry a jack with you at all times. you never know when you might need it! | ||
| Bob Shinn (Bshinn) Member Username: Bshinn Post Number: 80 Registered: 01-2004 |
I think you missed the point, should I buy a new factory jack, or an aftermarket. | ||
| Bob Shinn (Bshinn) Member Username: Bshinn Post Number: 81 Registered: 01-2004 |
Once again, you missed the point. Is the factory jack just going to crap out on me again, ie: design defect, or is it generally a reliable item. | ||
| Matt Moore (Mmoore) New Member Username: Mmoore Post Number: 33 Registered: 01-2004 |
This guy is just "dickey mee" using a different name. He majors in missing the point. | ||
| Leo (Leo_hallak) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Leo_hallak Post Number: 197 Registered: 02-2003 |
Any quality one is fine. I carry a heavier duty bottle jack in the back of the car for times I dont have my Hi-Lift. I havent ever taken the factory one out. I have never priced one from LR but I would sit down when they tell you it. -Leo | ||
| Geoff 93 RRC (Geoff) Senior Member Username: Geoff Post Number: 270 Registered: 11-2002 |
You can get a bottle jack for as I recall under $20 at Pep Boys or Sears. Personally I wouldn't splurge for the factory one unless you really need to keep it "original". | ||
| Bob Shinn (Bshinn) Member Username: Bshinn Post Number: 82 Registered: 01-2004 |
The "Gen-u-ine" one from AB is ~$175.00. I'm leaning toward a bottle jack from HD/Lowe's can't see any reason they won't work, but was wanting a 2nd opnion. | ||
| Dick Walker (Wyo183121) New Member Username: Wyo183121 Post Number: 11 Registered: 12-2003 |
I purchased a used one for $35 from a posting on this board. | ||
| Dean Brown (Deanbrown3d) Senior Member Username: Deanbrown3d Post Number: 1489 Registered: 02-2002 |
The LR jask is actually pretty unusual in that it is a 2 stage jack with a tall lift for its size/.weight. I've not seen them in the *marts | ||
| Joe B (Denverrover) Member Username: Denverrover Post Number: 161 Registered: 02-2003 |
6 ton hydraulic at Home Depot $19.99. | ||
| Rob Davison (Nosivad_bor) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Nosivad_bor Post Number: 1663 Registered: 02-2003 |
yeah, alot of them have screww out adjustment to take care of the two stage thing. the best thing about the LR jack is htat it has that sweet V shapre thatcradles the axel nicely. the other jack you get are usually flat on top and you have to be alittle more cautious. rd | ||
| Chris Browne (Chris_browne) Senior Member Username: Chris_browne Post Number: 650 Registered: 02-2003 |
http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?&SKU=10138 On stock tires this one may have enough reach....just never measured the distance from ground to axle tube so what do I know  ;) | ||
| Bob Shinn (Bshinn) Member Username: Bshinn Post Number: 83 Registered: 01-2004 |
Thanks for the suggestions but, has NE1 else blown out the factory jack, or was mine just made on monday? | ||
| Kristopher March (Apexdisco) Senior Member Username: Apexdisco Post Number: 316 Registered: 02-2002 |
yeah, my jack puked up too - 99 DI I tried to replace the hydraulic fluid and repair it with no luck. I still have it sitting around. One day I'll figure out how to completely fix it. Ended up going to Sears for a replacement bottle jack. | ||
| James Briscoe (Rockywood) New Member Username: Rockywood Post Number: 31 Registered: 01-2004 |
Same situation here (as Kristopher). I bought a 12 ton jack for like $50... I know that is over kill but it still fits under the axle! The second stage of my replacement is the screw out type. It also has a flat top so I will probably weld a U thingy on the top for added safety. I tried to replace the fluid first but no luck at all. I just got soaked. I was hoping to learn if someone has figured out how to do this. | ||
| Anre Pretorius (Anré) New Member Username: Anré Post Number: 19 Registered: 10-2003 |
My LR bottle jack literally exploded on me!! Fortunately it shot away from where I was sitting. What happened was that the 2nd section ripped open and shot oil all over the place! Scary thought... | ||
| Alan Greening (Alan_g) Member Username: Alan_g Post Number: 84 Registered: 04-2003 |
Mine did the same thing and I got a local hydraulic specialist to fix it, it only cost £12. I'm not sure about the V8's, but on the Tdi's the jack sits under the bonnet (hood) so it's one less lump so be flying about in the back. | ||
| Bob Shinn (Bshinn) Member Username: Bshinn Post Number: 84 Registered: 01-2004 |
My 2 concerns are keeping it in the factory location, (battery box), & piston length. Alan, do you know what was involved w/ the repair? | ||
| Bob Shinn (Bshinn) Member Username: Bshinn Post Number: 85 Registered: 01-2004 |
BTW, How the hell is the jack secured in the box? Mine has the remains of some sort of rubber strap, but I can't tell where it would attach. | ||
| Alan Greening (Alan_g) Member Username: Alan_g Post Number: 85 Registered: 04-2003 |
Bob, he just replaced the seals and put new fluid in. Apparently he does quite a few Land Rover jacks. Mine is held in by a real heavy duty rubber band which goes round the jack and hooks round a hook. If I can find the digital camera, I'll try and post a photo. | ||
| Alan Greening (Alan_g) Member Username: Alan_g Post Number: 86 Registered: 04-2003 |
 The jack is in a plastic bag. The shot was taken leaning over the wing, into the engine bay. This is directly behind the headlight. | ||
| Jamie (Rover_puppy) Senior Member Username: Rover_puppy Post Number: 994 Registered: 05-2003 |
I was told to keep an eye on mine while I'm in my warranty period. I was told that they had some trouble with some of them and that LR replaced them for free. Are you still in your warranty period? Good Luck, Jamie | ||
| Tony Zuniga (Tony23007) Senior Member Username: Tony23007 Post Number: 303 Registered: 05-2003 |
I bought myself a heavy duty 12 ton jack, it works nicely when I do repairs at home. But I still have my genuine in the car all the time. If you can't repair yours call a wrecking company and see if you can get a genuine "used" from them to keep in your car!!!! | ||
| jakob carstensen (Jakobc) New Member Username: Jakobc Post Number: 3 Registered: 01-2004 |
The factory jack's top is rounded to fit around the axel - if you buy one with a flat top I guess you don't place it under the axel .. where do you place it? Btw my factory jack has a piece of velcro to keep it in place. | ||
| Sergei Rodionov (Uzbad) Senior Member Username: Uzbad Post Number: 322 Registered: 08-2003 |
Jakob - use same jacking points as before. Only thing you might want to add - put old latex/resin glove on top. It will add better "grabbing" and will protect antirust cover a bit... | ||
| Jamie (Rover_puppy) Senior Member Username: Rover_puppy Post Number: 1002 Registered: 05-2003 |
Jakob, Do you have bins in your cargo area? I put mine there as far forward in the bin as possible. I secured the lid of the bin just in case we ever roll. Good Luck, Jamie | ||
| Jamie (Rover_puppy) Senior Member Username: Rover_puppy Post Number: 1003 Registered: 05-2003 |
Oh geez, I just realized you meant where do you place it when you're using it instead of where do you place it IN your truck!! Sorry about that!! | ||
| Bob Shinn (Bshinn) Member Username: Bshinn Post Number: 89 Registered: 01-2004 |
Thanks Jamie, but it's a 99. Bought a 12ton @ lowes yesterday but it's just too damn big. Gonna try the 6ton & see if that works. | ||
| Big Ed (Sandman) Member Username: Sandman Post Number: 46 Registered: 02-2004 |
Jacks ... Schmacks! Call AAA! I once put a hole in the shoulder of the "freeway" when my jack sunk into the tarmac and down into the sand! Good thing I wasn't under the truck at the time. It's something new every week over here! SandMan |
