Trolley jack and axle stands

Toblerone · Dec 20th, 2007, 19:58

Hi there

I plan to do some work under my S40 T4 this christmas, supporting the car on axle stands.

On previous (simpler!) cars I've usually used a trolley jack to raise the centre of the car and put both axle stands in at once. Is there a suitable member to lift the S40 on at the front? Also, does the S40 have axle stand points or is it a case of using the lower arm mounting?

i ask because my car is too low to get my head under to have a look!

Kerry_T-5R · Dec 20th, 2007, 20:18

Mine was ok, axle stood mine on my drive while a wheel was being re-furbed.

Kerry

Rooster · Dec 20th, 2007, 23:12

Just jack it up on front towing eye or the flat plate just behind it, that will take weight of front of car

Dec 20th, 2007, 19:58	#1
Toblerone Junior Member Last Online: Mar 14th, 2008 18:37 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Rugby	Trolley jack and axle stands Hi there I plan to do some work under my S40 T4 this christmas, supporting the car on axle stands. On previous (simpler!) cars I've usually used a trolley jack to raise the centre of the car and put both axle stands in at once. Is there a suitable member to lift the S40 on at the front? Also, does the S40 have axle stand points or is it a case of using the lower arm mounting? i ask because my car is too low to get my head under to have a look! __________________

Dec 20th, 2007, 20:18	#2
Kerry_T-5R 854 T-5R owner Last Online: Sep 9th, 2023 10:15 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Eastbourne View Photos By: Kerry_T-5R	Mine was ok, axle stood mine on my drive while a wheel was being re-furbed. Kerry __________________ Volvo 850 T-5R manual (Olive) B5234T5 : 305 bhp & a 14.5 sec 1/4 mile @ 101 mph & Volvo S40 1.9D S 2004 Daily driver Ex-Volvo: B4194-T2 (S40 T4).

Dec 20th, 2007, 23:12	#3
Rooster Speed freak Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2020 22:04 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Yorkshire	Just jack it up on front towing eye or the flat plate just behind it, that will take weight of front of car __________________ 04 XC90 D5 --- Big bus 00 pug 306HDi --- Run about 88 pug 309GTi --- Project track car 07 CB600 Hornet --- 2 wheel fun

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