"Jack it up and use stands" ??

[S.Speed]

Hi all,
I have offen wondered when the phrase "Jack it up and use stands" is used how you do this on a Merc..
For example on my C203 where would I jack it up if I wanted to support the front end on stands?
Were would I jack it if I wanted the rear clear of the ground?
Obviously I can see that ideally the stands would go on the rubber protectors where the Jack normally goes, but then where would be safe to use my 3 ton trolley jack ?
I await the responses with interest.

 

[Cole@MBS]

You can use the rubber jacking points, the diff and a center jacking point on the front subframe for lifting and axle stands!

 

[BarryF]

I wouldn't bother with all that jacking stuff.

Just pop round to 47p2's luxurious new garage and stick it on the ramp.

Barry:lol::lol::lol::lol:

 

[S.Speed]

You can use the rubber jacking points, the diff and a center jacking point on the front subframe for lifting and axle stands!

Thanks Colin..
Just to double check I have you correct..
Its safe to jack up the rear of the car using the rear diff..? I dont know why but in my minds eye this seems a little delicate to support half the weight of the car Would you recommend a protective wood block or is it ok to just use the jack.
Re the front subframe..Is this visible or is it hidden behind the plastic shielding..
If hidden then does the plastic need to be removed first?
Sorry if I am asking thick questions..

 

[television]

They are good questions Simon, re the diff, this casting is strong enough to lift the rear from,,I would not us wood as it can slip, normally the cup on the jack just fits the bottom of the diff just right.

When using a trolley jack from the side rubber point, take car that the cup on the jack is not deeper than the rubber bungs on the sills, to over come this I use a rubber bung upside down in the cup so the the claws do not foul or damage the sills

 

[Silver_Star]

As silly as it may sound I use an Ice Hockey puck in the cup of my jack, they are made of vulcanised rubber and you can pick them up for a couple of quid on eBay.

 

[antijam]

This question arose re the SLK a while ago. After a bit of brainstorming we came up with the solution you'll find here. I now use this solution whenever I need to jack the car. It's easy and effective and allows you to support the car on axle stands under the rubber pads. Assuming the jacking points and pads are similar on the C203, it could work for you?

 

[100%Bitch]

You could always ask me.

 

[Dosco]

A bit long winded but...

... it works for me.

Jack the car up using my Trolley Jack under the rubber jacking points when at the height I require I fit the MB car jack just to hold the car at that height, then remove the Trolley Jack and pop the axle stand in its place and if I need the whole front or rear of the car up I do the same the other side.

In all cases I 'chock' the rear or front wheels just to keep it from rolling back or forwards.

Failing all that one can take up Helens generous offer.

Roger

PS I also keep my hands out of the way

 

[roofless]

... it works for me.

Jack the car up using my Trolley Jack under the rubber jacking points when at the height I require I fit the MB car jack just to hold the car at that height, then remove the Trolley Jack and pop the axle stand in its place and if I need the whole front or rear of the car up I do the same the other side.

In all cases I 'chock' the rear or front wheels just to keep it from rolling back or forwards.

Failing all that one can take up Helens generous offer.

Roger

PS I also keep my hands out of the way

Dosco hit the nail on the head First( CHOCK THE WHEELS)

 

[S.Speed]

They are good questions Simon, re the diff, this casting is strong enough to lift the rear from,,I would not us wood as it can slip, normally the cup on the jack just fits the bottom of the diff just right.

When using a trolley jack from the side rubber point, take car that the cup on the jack is not deeper than the rubber bungs on the sills, to over come this I use a rubber bung upside down in the cup so the the claws do not foul or damage the sills

Thanks for that Malcolm and also a big thank you to all others who replied.
I have to say I like Silver_Stars idea of an Ice Hockey puck..
Onced again a big thanks to you all.
I have decided to replace the brake fluid myself as I have a super duper sealey pressure bleeder with integral pump and pressure gauge (http://www.pvrdirect.co.uk/productinfo.aspx?catref=VS820)

 

[Alex M Grieve]

Thanks for that Malcolm and also a big thank you to all others who replied.
I have to say I like Silver_Stars idea of an Ice Hockey puck..
Onced again a big thanks to you all.
I have decided to replace the brake fluid myself as I have a super duper sealey pressure bleeder with integral pump and pressure gauge (http://www.idealcarparts.co.uk/acatalog/info_465_VS820.html)

Lucky bleeder!

 

[S.Speed]

This question arose re the SLK a while ago. After a bit of brainstorming we came up with the solution you'll find here. I now use this solution whenever I need to jack the car. It's easy and effective and allows you to support the car on axle stands under the rubber pads. Assuming the jacking points and pads are similar on the C203, it could work for you?

Antijam..
I had a look at the link to the post showing a high tensile bolt in the jacking tube.. Great if your car has these..
Unfortunately mine does not..
I guess its the rear diff method for me then..
Thanks anyway..

 

[dieselman]

The diff is fine for jacking up under, but the car can be too low to get a jack under the diff.
If so rung the wheels up onto some timber joist offcuts first. I also use the same offcuts as ramp extensions to clear the bumpers.

 

[S.Speed]

Thanks Dieselman..
I suppose the obvious thing would be to have renewed the Brake fluid last week when I replaced all 4 pads but to be honest I was pretty Kn**kered after doing those 1 wheel at a time and I had enough on my plate..
The 3 ton trolley jack I bought is pretty compact when lowered yet goes up to 520mm (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-CLARKE-CT..._Lifting_Moving_Equipment&hash=item2a02cca6a5)
Its only drawback is it is ****** heavy !! (But very well made...Recommended).