GreatOldOne Posted June 25 Report Posted June 25 Can anyone recommend a decent jack to go in the boot for emergencies? The jack that came with my 6 is non original and in poor shape. I doubt it was of very good quality to start with. ta, Jason. Quote
RogerH Posted June 25 Report Posted June 25 Hi Jason, I would seriously recommend one of the electric scissor jacks. Powered from the cirgarette lighter socket. And you are clear of the car when it is being raised or lowered. On my TR4A the collapsed jack and wiring sit on the lefthand side of the boot, rear of the wheel arch. As such it does not affect loading capacity. On a wet, cold, night it is a joy to have a puncture. It also works well should you need to remove/install your gearbox Roger Quote
TwinCamJohn Posted June 25 Report Posted June 25 There are so many on the market, so which model did you choose ? Quote
RogerH Posted June 25 Report Posted June 25 I bought mine about 10 years ago so models have changed but they all look the same (ish) Have a look at this one JACK Roger Quote
TR NIALL Posted June 25 Report Posted June 25 1 hour ago, RogerH said: I bought mine about 10 years ago so models have changed but they all look the same (ish) Have a look at this one JACK Roger I’ve one very similar to that eBay one and it’s perfect,don’t forget a nice strong Pad for the Base just in case your on soft ground. Quote
Steve-B Posted June 25 Report Posted June 25 2 hours ago, RogerH said: I bought mine about 10 years ago so models have changed but they all look the same (ish) Have a look at this one JACK Roger Roger does it fit under the spare tyre in the boot if removed from the case? It might be a handy thing to have in case ones' spare were to be flat on a long journey. Quote
RogerH Posted June 25 Report Posted June 25 Hi Steve, I have never tried to put it under the spare tyre. but i do not think it would fit. As mentioned above stowing on the left side of boot rear of the wheel arch is simple. Roger Quote
TwinCamJohn Posted June 25 Report Posted June 25 I have just ordered this one. https://www.amazon.fr/VEVOR-Électrique-Manivelle-Réparation-Dépannage/dp/B0BV9TYFVX/ref=asc_df_B0BV9TYFVX?mcid=8dc9e90593413436b1f7df816d9435e9&tag=googshopfr-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=701413227501&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8486771924249106284&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9055094&hvtargid=pla-1970974879181&psc=1&hvocijid=8486771924249106284-B0BV9TYFVX-&hvexpln=0 Quote
harlequin Posted June 25 Report Posted June 25 Looks like a good idea but will it fit under the chassis of our TRs? George Quote
North London Mike Posted June 25 Report Posted June 25 This is similar to mine, small enough to fit under the TR chassis and also pack into the TR (my preferred spot is on the floor behind the passenger seat), in a suitable bag with some other kit (chocks, brace, ratchet drive etc) Not electric, but less bulk and with a socket set and extension plenty of torque to get it lifted. Final mod was to remove the lifting block and weld in a modified bracket designed to take the chassis width. Whilst you're there, think about a collapsible axle stand https://www.amazon.fr/-/en/71502-Diamond-Handle-Mechanical-Ratchet/dp/B01LETDSWM/ref=pd_rhf_ee_s_pd_sbs_rvi_d_sccl_2_14/520-5243473-8928269?pd_rd_w=YI1mh&content-id=amzn1.sym.be9bed83-67ee-4372-ab45-33731bdebce9&pf_rd_p=be9bed83-67ee-4372-ab45-33731bdebce9&pf_rd_r=F81466B1F0E66JB30913&pd_rd_wg=TfPZN&pd_rd_r=05325b37-17ad-45ab-b1ee-ed275bb06c87&pd_rd_i=B01LETDSWM&psc=1 Quote
RogerH Posted June 25 Report Posted June 25 The electric scissor jack will fit under the chassis with a flat tyre. I wouldn't go for VEVOR - not quite a good standard. Roger Quote
TwinCamJohn Posted June 25 Report Posted June 25 I have one of those but the electric option is tempting. Quote
TwinCamJohn Posted June 25 Report Posted June 25 1 minute ago, RogerH said: The electric scissor jack will fit under the chassis with a flat tyre. I wouldn't go for VEVOR - not quite a good standard. Roger Too late. Quote
TwinCamJohn Posted June 30 Report Posted June 30 Well, the jack arrived today. It fits under the chassis with a gnat's cock to spare. But that is with the tyres inflated. Anyway it works and will be useful for all the cars in the workshop. The instructions, only in english, were unbelievably awful. Very difficult to understand. It reminded me of when the first wave of Japanese goods arrived in the uk. With everything that is available you would hope for better. Eg. The electric cart jack is applicable below 5000m see level and from -20°c to 70°c under natural temperature, it is prohibited to be operated the circumstances and magnetic and explosive fields. I bought a fan a few days ago (44°c here) and expected the instructions to be in french. They were only in Polish and Czech. Quote
GreatOldOne Posted June 30 Author Report Posted June 30 I went for this one. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B2DG6Z64?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1 No extras, just the jack and some spare fuses. They say it comes with a cigar to crock clip converter, but it does not. As other purchasers have noted this, I got one separately. Hooked it up and it works great. I too thought it was only just going to fit with inflated tyres on… but it turns out from the factory it’s not all the way down. If you pres s the down button it lowers further until it hits the limit switch, so I think it’s fine. Quote
TwinCamJohn Posted June 30 Report Posted June 30 Looks the same as mine. https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B0BV9TYFVX?ref_=pe_111711481_1111265561_t_fed_asin_title Quote
RogerH Posted July 1 Report Posted July 1 10 hours ago, TwinCamJohn said: Looks the same as mine. https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B0BV9TYFVX?ref_=pe_111711481_1111265561_t_fed_asin_title John - yours is a 3 ton. the other is a 2 ton. Roger Quote
Bfg Posted July 1 Report Posted July 1 Space is always the issue for me, and so for the number of times I hope to use it, I went for most convenient storage rather then electrical assistance. The kit contains the low profile scissor jack (which fits under car or camping trailer) and its ratchet handle, as well as two fold out wheel chocks, and the telescopic-handled wheel-nut spanner (again for the trailer). There's space under and around the expanded polystyrene packing for the emergency flashing light. rags and hand cleaner, spare (fat-type) tyre valve, an LED torch, and a number of other bits n' bobs. In the wheel well, aside from jump leads, I also carry an emergency tyre inflator (foam), the lump hammer & timber block (for the wire wheel spinners) and a block for soft ground and for against the chassis, as well as a rubber mat to kneel on. Quote
TwinCamJohn Posted July 7 Report Posted July 7 I've been using mine in the workshop today and it's excellent. Quote
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