Putting a Delorean on Axle stands

[Emagine]

Ok,

Here's a simple one, but I just want to be sure.

I've got a few jobs to do on Maddie, like replacing the accumulator and tightening up a loose drive shaft bolt.

I've got two jacks and two axle stands.

what's the best way to get the Delorean up to a good working height, safely, for me and the car?

[bozzzydmc]

http://www.orgsites.com/tx/bozzzydmc/_pgg8.php3

Bottom of page, this is how i do the front end .

[Emagine]

good work bozzy

now just to get her arse in the air.

[bozzzydmc]

Emagine Wrote:now just to get her bottom in the air.

LOL

At the rear of the car use two jacks on the main cross member below the engine , i put them next to where the lower link arm connects to it. You could put some wood or something on top of the jack to avoid damaging the epoxy and spread the load a little.

BTW The manufactures dont recommend lifting the front and back at the same time and placing it on 4 axle stands :wink: :roll:

[Emagine]

bozzzydmc Wrote:BTW The manufactures dont recommend lifting the front and back at the same time and placing it on 4 axle stands :wink: :roll:

Oh..... well how would one get to the accumulator then?

Is this the old "we don't recommend you do it.... but if you want to do it you take all the responsibility"

[bozzzydmc]

Personally i wouldnt do it.

In this case why not get something like bits of railway sleepers and lower the car / wheels back onto these, has to be much safer than axle stands bud. a couple on top of each other should do it .

Get one of those cheap garage creepers such as, makes life a little easier.

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/produ ... ar-creeper


Im sure you have seen this thread good one none the less :-

http://www.deloreans.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1010

[Emagine]

Good call Mike,

And looking at the DMCtalk post it looks like I should be able to do it by just jacking up the rear end..... that'll help with the coolant flushing too.

[Chris Williams]

I dont like axle stands, If the wheels are on the car I prefer to jack it up high enough and then lower the car on to car ramps. If you do this at both ends, Or drive front up on to ramps then lift the back on to some you have a nice level stable car to work under. And to do the accumulator you will need it fairly high and stable. Just my thoughts :roll:
Chris

[bozzzydmc]

I agree stable and level is going to be best, doesnt need to be too high up to do this job , just enough so you can dodge the petrol dribbling down into your eyes :wink:

Looks like Mat got to it by jacking the car up front and back but on one side only.

[Rich H]

Never, never, never work under any car that is supported by jacks alone. They are far to unstable. I'm not too keen on axel stands myself, but they are a million time better than a jack.

[Dan Howarth]

Go and make friends with the local kwik fit people. There are usually lots of young lads there that would be mightily impressed with your car and persuade them to let you borrow their lift ramps on a quiet day. Its gonna rain for the next month and no-one will be getting their exhaust done so its gonna be quiet durin the week. If that don't work bring your car to Glos and use my hydraulic ramp at work. Axel stands are ok to get you out of the manure but a car is naturally designed to be on its wheels. How ever you do it, do it safely mate and don't take the odd risk here and there. Remember, a face full of ton and a quater car = lots of time at the hospital having major surgery = you have to take another photo so we all recognise you at shows

[Emagine]

Just to kind of finish this thread in case anyone ever finds it in a search.

I'm probably going to by buying one of the systems from these guys

http://www.levo-artis.com/index.html

but I have also found a few interesting systems while I've been searching over the net

http://www.restorationramps.co.uk/

http://www.uniqueideas.co.uk/UNIQUE/car ... ramps.html

http://www.jtproducts.co.uk/index.php

http://hamercarlift.com/

http://www.cjautos.org.uk/

[PJ Grady (Europe)]

Sorry - just to chime in with a general point....

Whenever you do jack up a DeLorean - beware of breaking your windscreen.
As the body of the car flexes and moves more than most normal cars - the windscreen is more prone to breaking.
If you don't have a lift - use a trolley jack to lift the front, back or sides - but avoid jacking a corner in isolation - as this could stress the windscreen.

We haven't broken any screens - but I've seen it a few times before - so be careful - replacements are £300!

Darren

[Chris Williams]

Stu.

The ones from;
http://www.restorationramps.co.uk/
The first ones on the page are often reccommended as 'best buys' in a lot of the classic car mags as being very strong, well built and good value for money.
I like them because once you get the wheels on to the highest section you can remove the other sections so you can get under the car from the side. And if you wanted you could probably get another pair of tall sections, Jack up the other end of the car and place it on these.
Chris

[bozzzydmc]

http://www.restorationramps.co.uk/phdi/ ... ent&part=3

Yes those are the ones i have seen in the past, which ever one you go for its the width of the rear tyres on the ramp that you need to watch out for as well.