21 replies to this topic

[Sprocket]

Those suposed 'jacking points' at each corner of the sill are not actualy jacking points, but rather mounting points for the dolly that the shell is built on throughout the cars manufacture at the factory.

Jack any Mini on these and the floor will move, very, very, common. It does not mean the shell is weak, thats the job of rust holes :nugget:

[Bluemini]

lmao , but ive bin thinkin maybe i could get a mini van but what are parts like to get

Not too hard, most decent panel places make replacement parts for them now, the hardest part is getting a van for a good price thats in manageable condition.

[1984mini25]

Jacking points are on the subframes

Front - around where the lower arm bolts to
rear - inline with rear shock mount

also to help spread the load of the car place a peace of thin wood (3 ply)
between the jack/axle stand and body, As close to the jack as possible


I normally place bricks behind the wheels and depending what I’m doing leave the handbrake on or in gear

and if u take a wheel off place it under the car

A- helps keep it out of the way
B- if the jack/axle stand fails u still have the car in the air so u can get a jack back under.


NEVER EVER USE THE JACK THAT COMES WITH THE CAR

I tried once and ended up with having to put a brick under the jack just the get the wheels of the ground
And is not a good idea if your sills are not in the best condition

<karl>

[mini-mad uk]

so who thinks i should go for this deal, because my dad sed he would help me with a mini an do it up like arally repleca :grin: an i no i can do it how i like, but i dont no weather i could go for a hole year without a mini

[]GoD[Zander]

tell your dad you have sold the mini hide it at your mates until he gets you the new mini and then just bring it back its under hand but you do get to do both

[blacktulip]

if ur dad is willing to spend out on another mini for u then why not keep the one u have and spend extra on that? then you will be with your pride and joy. dont sell it trust me you WILL regret it.

[mini-mad uk]

i told him that an he jus went mental at me and said deals of u can keep that peice of sh*t if any thing goes wrong with it itz your problem dont expect any help, but then i never got any help any way lol, so i WIN an get 2 keep her, but he called her bad words so summit has to be done