7 replies to this topic

[JamesleppAFC]

Can anyone tell me the best location to put the front of my mini sprite onto axle stands.

[MiniMadJamie147]

Jack up where the front of the tie bars go... Axle stands on subframe. Do not use Floor pans!

[HarrysMini]

As above, there was a guide somewhere showing you how to jack up and axle stand a Mini. But generally, just stick to the subframes and it'll be fine.

[alex-95]

On the flats of the subframe, have a look at this thread

http://www.theminifo...-other-matters/

[lrostoke]

Unless its the subframes that need to come off, then use some strong planking across the floor pan and put the stands under that.

 

Scaffold planks are ideal

[Em_the_Ghostie]

+1 for the subframe :)  Jacking points should only be used with the original jack - to be honest I wouldn't use them even then!  Renound for failing.  Don't fancy a big hole in the floor!!

[Cooperman]

I have 4 plastic bottle crates which I use under the floors when I need to remove a sub-frame. In the case of the front sub-frame I remove the engine/gearbox first with stands under the sub-frame adjacent to where the lower arm fits. Then when the engine is out I place the plastic crates under the front floor.

The only time this doesn't work is when the steering rack or sub-frame mounts have to be changed as the sub-frame with engine on it needs to be dropped. In that case I use two large squarepieces of wood on top of the crates to spread the load better

[JamesleppAFC]

Thanks for all the info:)