Using A Trolley Jack

[Steviewevie]

I think I must be doing something wrong. My car isn't even lowered, but I can't seem to get a trolley jack in from the front of the car to the central front jacking point. I can do so from the rear, but then it's difficult to pump the handle because it's so far in. I can't begin to imagine how to manage this when my car is lowered :duh:

Should I be trying to jack it from the side jacking points ? Are these safe to use (i.e. won't damage the underside) with a trolley jack ?

Or should I be trying to use those central jacking points (front suspension member and rear diff), but pushing the jack in from the side of the car instead of the front/back ?

I'm sure this should be straightforward but it feels very difficult

[aztecbandit1]

I have to use the side jacking points on mine mate, usually jack it up then put one of my axle stands under to make it safe? The side jacking points shoould be fine as thats where the oem jack goes :)

[Steviewevie]

Thanks Chris. The OEM scissor jack has a smaller point of contact than the trolley jack though (mine is the standard Halfords jobby), so I don't need to worry about it possibly damaging anything because it's bigger ?

[edeath]

nope you should be fine - just remember to put axle stands on if you are working under the car :)

[Steviewevie]

Thanks.

Yup, don't worry, I've got axle stands ready and waiting :winky: