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Bashy Feb 14th, 2020 12:46

lifting a V70 level
 
Hi folks, would it be safe to lift a v70 by putting it up on ramps and then jacking and putting it on axle stands at the back, the idea is to have it level for the next flush and level check?

Georgeandkira Feb 14th, 2020 15:11

Heavens yes.

You'll be on relatively level ground to start with, no?

JoeNinety Feb 14th, 2020 15:17

Get your (suitable) axle stands under the four lifting post points (behind front wheels, in front of rear wheels) Use wooden blocks to get level.

oragex Feb 14th, 2020 17:28

For transmission level check, the car must be on level surface. The simpler way is to measure what comes out and refill the same (always through the dipstick hole) . Here's the lifting and jack stand points I use https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gtY-IZQgfw

Bashy Feb 15th, 2020 03:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeNinety (Post 2600076)
Get your (suitable) axle stands under the four lifting post points (behind front wheels, in front of rear wheels) Use wooden blocks to get level.

I only have 1 pair of axle stands and one pair of ramps....

Bashy Feb 15th, 2020 03:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by oragex (Post 2600128)
For transmission level check, the car must be on level surface. The simpler way is to measure what comes out and refill the same (always through the dipstick hole) . Here's the lifting and jack stand points I use https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gtY-IZQgfw

Hi, thats assuming its never been changed before and that the level was correct in the prior to me starting, this is why i want it up in the air a little and level so that i can do a proper Vida level on it, i am trying to rule out anything that could make it clunky, it will be a software check after that, no dipstick on mine :)

PS. whats the rough going rate for an indy charge to do a software check/update, i spose you get stitched even if it does not need one?

Bashy Feb 15th, 2020 17:18

1 more quicky, is a pair of 2 ton stands ok or should i go higher?

oragex Feb 15th, 2020 18:28

2T is more than enough to get under the car - don't even need to extend them much, perhaps only 3-4 'clicks'. I recommend inspecting the welds on them if it's not a known brands - many inexpensive ones have poor welds.

Bashy Feb 16th, 2020 03:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by oragex (Post 2600475)
2T is more than enough to get under the car - don't even need to extend them much, perhaps only 3-4 'clicks'. I recommend inspecting the welds on them if it's not a known brands - many inexpensive ones have poor welds.

Thanks, I will be on the ramps for the fronts and stands at the back, so may need some reasonable stand height?
As for the quality side, not sure, the stands are a mates, he lent me them ages ago, for a previous car i might add, they were brand new then :teeth_smile: he keeps telling me to keep hold of them so, what can i do?? lol Will just buy him some more

Longhouse21 Feb 16th, 2020 13:39

I think I'd go ramps at the back and stands at the front so I'd have a working hand brake to prevent any possibility of the car rolling.


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