Jacking point
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Jacking point
Hi, can anyone tell me where the jacking points are for taking off the rear wheel on a 223 Lomax. Thanks
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hutchii
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Re: Jacking point
Hi Claypole.
I can only remember jacking my 223 on a couple of occasions. Definitely did it wrong on first occasion!!
What worked for me was jacking on the shortened end on the chassis rail, on opposite side to the wheel retaining nuts. To clear the mudguard and allow the wheel to clear, the swinging arm was allowed to hang to it's extreme.
I used a typical scissor type jack fitted with a half round "shoe" to match the radius of the arm.
It's a good idea to provide additional support with an axle stand incase of any sinking or slippage I would suggest.
I can only remember jacking my 223 on a couple of occasions. Definitely did it wrong on first occasion!!
What worked for me was jacking on the shortened end on the chassis rail, on opposite side to the wheel retaining nuts. To clear the mudguard and allow the wheel to clear, the swinging arm was allowed to hang to it's extreme.
I used a typical scissor type jack fitted with a half round "shoe" to match the radius of the arm.
It's a good idea to provide additional support with an axle stand incase of any sinking or slippage I would suggest.
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Rocketman1955
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Re: Jacking point
On my 223 with a Lomax chassis, to avoid twisting the chassis I put a piece of 4x2 timber under the chassis cross member that spans from one side rail to the other.
Then put the jack under the wood at centre of the cross member.
This keeps the car level and spreads the load down both side chassis rails.
Once at the required height supplement the support with axle stands under both chassis side rails.
This technique can be used to lift the front by using the cross member in front of the steering rack.
However, the front needs more caution than the rear as a 223 only has one wheel at the back so could become unstable.
I put wooden blocks under the rear chassis rails to steady it until axle stands can be fitted at the front.
Then put the jack under the wood at centre of the cross member.
This keeps the car level and spreads the load down both side chassis rails.
Once at the required height supplement the support with axle stands under both chassis side rails.
This technique can be used to lift the front by using the cross member in front of the steering rack.
However, the front needs more caution than the rear as a 223 only has one wheel at the back so could become unstable.
I put wooden blocks under the rear chassis rails to steady it until axle stands can be fitted at the front.