|
|
|
Forums34
Topics48,340
Posts812,966
Members9,203
| |
Most Online1,046
Aug 24th, 2023
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 22
New to Talk Morgan
|
OP
New to Talk Morgan
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 22 |
Can anyone advise is it possible to lift the front end of a 4/4 with a trolley jack used in the centre of the cross member then use axle stands to support.
Les
Les Powell Morgan 4/4
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 21,866 Likes: 167
Roadster Guru Member of the Inner Circle
|
|
Roadster Guru Member of the Inner Circle
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 21,866 Likes: 167 |
The front jacking point is the centre of the lower cross tube, which although it looks flimsy, is strong enough. I couldn't bring myself to do this without making a block of wood to spread the load. You can use axle stands at either end. 
DaveW
'05 Red Roadster S1
'16 Yellow (Not the only) Narrow AR GDI Plus 4
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 306
Learner Plates Off!
|
|
Learner Plates Off!
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 306 |
Yes you can use a trolly jack via the cross member tube to lift your morgan but make sure that the jack cannot slip off the tube. Some jacks have small flat plates to lift the vehicle others are shaped to wrap around the tube. Always use axle stands before getting under the vehicle. I have worked on the front suspension on several morgans this way with great success. I hope this helps. David 
1997 Plus 4, Metalic Blue.
2000 Toyota Yaris. (The Tardis)
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 22
New to Talk Morgan
|
|
OP
New to Talk Morgan
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 22 |
Thank you very much that's a big help as its all new to me.
Les
Les Powell Morgan 4/4
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 22
New to Talk Morgan
|
|
OP
New to Talk Morgan
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 22 |
Thank you for your advice it all makes life a little less stressful and gives confidence when doing maintenance for the first time.
Les
Les Powell Morgan 4/4
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 1,558 Likes: 5
Talk Morgan Enthusiast
|
|
Talk Morgan Enthusiast
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 1,558 Likes: 5 |
Don't forget to chock a back wheel when lifting the front end
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 7,553 Likes: 88
Talk Morgan Guru
|
|
Talk Morgan Guru
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 7,553 Likes: 88 |
Aaaah. Dave..... even your trolley jack is concours!!!  Bud __________ 2003 - 4/4
Bud
4/4 "Stanley"
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 26,747 Likes: 419
Member of the Inner Circle
|
|
Member of the Inner Circle
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 26,747 Likes: 419 |
A bit off topic but sitting in the company flat here in sunny Moscow and dscribing what I am looking at one the net my Polish colleague suggests when seeing Dave W's garage an overaland challenge to Moscow.
Having seen the roads today that could be a challenge!
Any takers?
JohnV6
2022 CX Plus Four
2025 MG ZS EV aka Trigger
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
