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so for changing the axles, bushings and other bottom end jobs I'd need some advice on what the community preferences for home utilization ...
| Dinnu Member Since: 24 Dec 2019 Location: Lija Posts: 3437   
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I do not have anything fancy or sophisticated.. just a basic trolley jack with a max height of about 400mm.
What you would need are a good set (or 2 sets, so 4) axle/chassis stands. I always lift by the axle to the desired height, and then lower until chassis rests on axle stands in case want to do something that I need weight off the axles. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing 2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black |
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22nd Nov 2022 9:11am |
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| steveww Member Since: 05 Jan 2022 Location: Uppingham Posts: 571  
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Remember to get a trolley jack with a suitable load rating, a 110 is heavy. Same for the axle stands.
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22nd Nov 2022 11:49am |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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Whilst this is true, also bear in mind that you won't be jacking the whole vehicle at once. A 1.5 tonne jack will be more than adequate and the deciding factor is usually its lift height rather than capacity, which often dictates a larger jack anyway. Darren
110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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22nd Nov 2022 12:14pm |
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| geobloke Member Since: 06 Nov 2012 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 4410
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Precisely... 
With a Defender, especially on taller tyres it is the max height of the jack that is important. Bear also in mind that a trolley jack used on anything other than flat concrete/tarmac is a PITA... |
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22nd Nov 2022 12:20pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17501 
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A 1.5 tonne jack will be approaching its limit if require to lift one end of a GVW 110 (3050kg) and certainly over its limit if lifting one end of an GVW HD suspension 110. My 110 DC weighs in at 2.7 tonnes in its normal running configuration, with 1.3 on the rear and 1.4 on the front axles.
It is useful to be able to lift the entire axle, and I do usually use a 1.5 tonne jack without problems. It is worth being aware that there is theoretically little margin. My old 1 ton (note, ton not tonne) jack will in fact lift either end (which raises some interesting questions about its relief valve) but does then very slowly let it down again. |
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22nd Nov 2022 1:15pm |
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| Dinnu Member Since: 24 Dec 2019 Location: Lija Posts: 3437
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All of my hydraulic jacks have (or had) the pressure relief valve on the ‘pumping’ side, so when trying to lift a heavier than rated load, the relief valve directs the pumping action back to the reservoir and the lifting ram simply does not extend further.
I still never ever trust a load on a jack. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing 2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black |
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22nd Nov 2022 2:40pm |
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| Mossberg Member Since: 29 Feb 2020 Location: Lancs Posts: 553 
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I have just replaced both the axle cases on my 90 (one at once). I lifted the truck on the axle so the wheels were clear (remember to loosen the wheel nuts) then support under the chassis, lower until you are sure of stability, remove wheels then lower axle as required (onto a trolley or similar).
Remember to remove parts as required. As I was swapping the axle case I could strip brakes, hubs, swivels, etc before lowering the case I used a land rover bottle jack on one side and a standard 2 tonne trolley jack on the other. However, as another land rover jack came available, I purchased that and I can now use one at each end of the axle. Just for information, I removed everything appart from the diff from the axle case then lowered it onto the trolley. You may need to use blocks to stop it tipping. |
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22nd Nov 2022 9:48pm |
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| BaronDefenders Member Since: 28 Jun 2019 Location: London/Cotswolds Posts: 902
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I’ve been using a fairly generic trolley jack for lifting both our 110s and 90.
I keep a Mercedes Sprinter jack in my 90 for emergencies. Charlie 1949 Series 1 80 (SOLD) 2002 Td5 90 (SOLD) 2008 Freelander 2 (SOLD) 1958 Series 2 88 Pastel Green (2019 LR Legends Best Restored) 1983 V8 110 Limestone (Previously owned by Tom Sheppard MBE) 2004 Td5 90 Santorini Black (Td5INSIDE Powered & Rebuilt by CSK) 2012 Puma 110 Zermatt Silver (Overlanding Build) Instagram: @BaronDefenders |
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23rd Nov 2022 9:05am |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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Having had to use a Sprinter jack to change a flat tyre, it's worth being aware that it won't fit under the offside part of the axle, where the casing is thicker, if the tyre is completely flat. Solved by moving the vehicle so that it was on the board I carried for putting under the jack, but wasn't ideal when faffing around at the side of the road. Darren
110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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23rd Nov 2022 9:36am |
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| BaronDefenders Member Since: 28 Jun 2019 Location: London/Cotswolds Posts: 902
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Worth bearing in mind. Thanks, LRA! Charlie
1949 Series 1 80 (SOLD) 2002 Td5 90 (SOLD) 2008 Freelander 2 (SOLD) 1958 Series 2 88 Pastel Green (2019 LR Legends Best Restored) 1983 V8 110 Limestone (Previously owned by Tom Sheppard MBE) 2004 Td5 90 Santorini Black (Td5INSIDE Powered & Rebuilt by CSK) 2012 Puma 110 Zermatt Silver (Overlanding Build) Instagram: @BaronDefenders |
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23rd Nov 2022 9:44am |
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| Screbble Member Since: 26 Apr 2015 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2108 
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Mine’s a meagre 90 (that doesn’t move at the moment ☹️) but similar principles apply…
 Click image to enlarge Also gave the convenient Sprinter jack inside the Defender with a suitable hardwood spacer/base |
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23rd Nov 2022 6:59pm |
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| Mcrevilll Member Since: 09 Jan 2025 Location: NY Posts: 1  
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I had the same issue with my Land Rover and ended up going with a heavy-duty hydraulic floor jack. I also grabbed some axle stands for extra safety when doing the bigger jobs like axle swaps and bushings.
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10th Jan 2025 2:28pm |
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| Ianh Member Since: 17 Sep 2018 Location: Essex Posts: 2084
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Never leave the vehicle on an hydraulic jack for any job, use it to initially jack then support vehicle on stands and take pressure off jack.
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10th Jan 2025 2:40pm |
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