PeterRST

iTrader: (1)

Is it safe to use the 4x4 front crossmember as a jacking point (using a trolley jack)? I know it's fine on a 2WD car but on the 4x4 it's made from alloy.

rog

iTrader: (2)

I've done it plenty of times, it's never broken yet....

grcossie

No problem whit that

tabetha

I would be happy to do that but ONLY with putting a bit of wood between the jack and X member, so that it spreads the load better, or a nice thick pad on the jacking seat.
tabetha

PeterRST

iTrader: (1)

Yep, that's what I would have done anyways.

tabetha

Das ist sehr gut, ich bin der Konig!!
tabetha

TurboShed

I use it, though it's a little low to get a trolley jack under.

tabetha

I have a few jacks, inc the alloy one sold by machine mart etc, they are much lower, and the only one that goes under my cossie.
tabetha

m4tt274

iTrader: (2)

i have 2 blocks i drive the car up 2 onto, so i can get the jack under.

PeterRST

iTrader: (1)

Same here.

tabetha

I made some ramp extensions that I use, if going on ramps, otherwise just start with alloy jack, then when lifted a bit put std height one under other side.
tabetha

TurboShed

I jack it up at the side, put it on a stand, then jack it up properly under the cross member, put it on 2 stands, jack the jack back up 95%, and put a wheel under it for good measure. So there's 4 things holding the car above me. Don't trust the rust bucket otherwise

Glenn_

iTrader: (1)

ive done it a few times but its a bit hard cause my front bumper is a bit to low.

graham c

iTrader: (5)

all the time no prob,s at all !