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Crazy harry



Member Since: 21 Aug 2016
Location: YORKSHIRE
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DIY jack ?

Hi, new here & would like to do some home maintenance on my Freelander, what DIY trolley jack would you recommend that has a high enough lift for a Freelander ? Thanks
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Weyboat



Member Since: 26 Jul 2016
Location: Weymouth
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England 2010 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Auto Bali Blue

This is what I use..
http://www.sgs-engineering.com/garage-equi...xle-stands
Post #304958 21st Aug 2016 5:22 pm
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BothyBob



Member Since: 31 Jul 2016
Location: Fife
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Scotland 2012 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Firenze Red

Nice piece of kit, where do you place the jack to lift rear end
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Weyboat



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England 2010 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Auto Bali Blue

I always lift from the sides, just inside the sill at the designated lifting points, position No 1 in the image.

Post #304979 21st Aug 2016 8:38 pm
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dorsetfreelander



Member Since: 20 Jul 2013
Location: Dorset
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United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 SD4 XS Auto Loire Blue

Have look at this one.

http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic25725.html 3 x FL1 2 manual + 1 auto
5 x FL2 4 manual + 1 auto
Now Discovery Sport P250 MHEV SE
Post #304985 21st Aug 2016 10:32 pm
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Macallan



Member Since: 09 Aug 2016
Location: California
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United States 2008 LR2 i6 SE Auto Baltic Blue

This may be obvious, but just in case, do NOT rely solely on a trolley jack (or really any type of jack).

Always use jack stands, and if possible, even better a combination of jack stands and wheel supports or ramps. Only use the trolley jack for lifting and lowering of the vehicle. If you are under the vehicle, always have a main support, and a back up.

Tonnage is nobody's friend. 2008 3.2L I6 Auto
Post #304988 21st Aug 2016 11:59 pm
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Yorky Bob



Member Since: 28 Apr 2015
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United Kingdom 2013 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Firenze Red

Do any of these jacks have a shaped block to fit in jacking holes in car body ? I would like a new jack that lifts high enough to get under the car, not just change a wheel or brake pads. FL2 MY10 TD4 GS traded in at 2 years
FL2 MY13 TD4 GS Current
Post #305005 22nd Aug 2016 8:25 am
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archie98



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England 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Auto Stornoway Grey

just use two set's of car ramps I have, it will give you plenty of room to get under.
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