MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Steve Baker on November 30, 2008, 03:49:34 pm
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Hi
Can anyone tell me the correct location to use a trolley Jack at the front of my golf to enable removal of the front wheel please?
There is a suitable location under the rear wishbone but the front appears less obvious :smiley:
Thanks
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You can use the proper jacking location on the Sill but you need to put a piece of wood or similar on the jack.
If your trolley will go far enough under then you can use the aluminium 'console' mounting.
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If your trolley will go far enough under then you can use the aluminium 'console' mounting.
Thanks for the reply..............yes I did consider the sill but just a bit afraid of the sill flange folding over under the weight. :scared:
Not being able to compress the wishbone does mean the car needs to go a far bit higher to get the wheel off the ground which is tricky in the confines of my garage. I think I will have a look at your final suggestion.
Steve B
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The sill is absolutely fine, it's the proper place.
When dealers etc lift your car it is lifted on the sill.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.made-in-china.com%2Fimage%2F4f0j00uBCQlKUYvapSM%2FTwo-Post-Lift-EE-6253A-.jpg&hash=85d68f4404c08e1232c82433124cf7143124af64)
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If you do alot of jacking up of your car then perhaps you should consider installing some lift pads.
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=95479.msg799437#msg799437
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If you do alot of jacking up of your car then perhaps you should consider installing some lift pads.
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=95479.msg799437#msg799437
That's just what I need. :happy2:
Thanks for reply
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If you are going to get them, go to an Audi dealer as the VW computer won't let you order them even though they are listed on the screen.
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If you are going to get them, go to an Audi dealer as the VW computer won't let you order them even though they are listed on the screen.
Thanks for that......................Audi are closer to where I live too! :laugh:
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Picked up 4 pairs from local Audi dealer today. :happy2:
Apart from needing to use a little Fairy liquid and a trolley jack to squeeze them in the hole all fitted easily! :drool:
Thanks again
Steve
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Glad to hear you got it sorted. :smiley:
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wonder if I can get these for the S3?
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wonder if I can get these for the S3?
Pretty sure yours will have them as well. Here is the link to the original thread. which links to another.
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=684.0
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cheers pal :happy2:
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Picked up 4 pairs from local Audi dealer today. :happy2:
Apart from needing to use a little Fairy liquid and a trolley jack to squeeze them in the hole all fitted easily! :drool:
Thanks again
Steve
Pics purrrllleeeaaassseeeee!
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Picked up 4 pairs from local Audi dealer today. :happy2:
Apart from needing to use a little Fairy liquid and a trolley jack to squeeze them in the hole all fitted easily! :drool:
Thanks again
Steve
Pics purrrllleeeaaassseeeee!
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmm104%2Ftomashandmilly%2Fliftpads.jpg&hash=0d076f75bc9824b4d80c9d78bcebcd2a2ba231c8)
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Not of the items, but fitted to the car!
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Not of the items, but fitted to the car!
So you expect him to crawl under the car for pics. :laugh: if you read through the link in the thread TT has posted the pics you request
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good point, consider me told off then!
:embarrassed: :fighting:
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Not of the items, but fitted to the car!
So you expect him to crawl under the car for pics. :laugh: if you read through the link in the thread TT has posted the pics you request
My computer would not show those fitted pics yesterday, but today ok, and I am happy now.
:signIWS:
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just ordered and paid for lift pads, on back order so they will phone when in,
from LC charles crewe £16.74, took advantage of the lower vat rate
so theyll be going on soon
:happy2:
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just ordered and paid for lift pads, on back order so they will phone when in,
from LC charles crewe £16.74, took advantage of the lower vat rate
so theyll be going on soon
:happy2:
What do you mean going on soon its not a go faster mod you know. :P
You only need them when jacking the car up. :rolleye:
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just ordered and paid for lift pads, on back order so they will phone when in,
from LC charles crewe £16.74, took advantage of the lower vat rate
so theyll be going on soon
:happy2:
What do you mean going on soon its not a go faster mod you know. :P
You only need them when jacking the car up. :rolleye:
extra weight to slow me down so you can catch up
:P
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Are you chaps who bought these jacking butt plugs leaving them on the car permanently or taking them off after jacking. :smiley: :signIWS:
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Are you chaps who bought these jacking butt plugs leaving them on the car permanently or taking them off after jacking. :smiley: :signIWS:
They are meant to stay put once installed. :smiley:
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Are you chaps who bought these jacking butt plugs leaving them on the car permanently or taking them off after jacking. :smiley: :signIWS:
They are meant to stay put once installed. :smiley:
Thankyou. :wink:
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8N0 804 583 - lift pad rubbers, retail £1.15 each - 4 needed
8N0 803 855 - lift pad hard inserts, retail £2.35 each - 4 needed.
aparently vw dont sell let you order these. best off at audi
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8N0 804 583 - lift pad rubbers, retail £1.15 each - 4 needed
8N0 803 855 - lift pad hard inserts, retail £2.35 each - 4 needed.
aparently vw dont sell let you order these. best off at audi
went and ordered mine today in the new Audi garage right by my house i was like a dog with 2 d!cks. :driver:
first off sat in the soft top TTS then moved onto the R8. :jumping: then the sales rep took me outside and started one up ready for collection and let me have a blip of the loud pedal. :jumpmove:
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haha!! a dog with two dicks, ive not heard that for a while!
id love an r8. theres been a sudden influx of R8s in my town, god knows why! i saw three different ones this morning!
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If you stand directly in front of them or directly behind they look amazing. the guy who was picking that car up was one lucky guy. :chicken: :drool:
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i hope he appreciates it! ;) you should give him my number for detailing! ;)
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I was at the Audi dealer yesterday gettin some bits and bobs, they had 2 mint 56 plate RS4's. 1 avant,1 saloon 34 grand each, think I just found my next car :happy2:
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My butt plugs arrived this morning, and are now inserted ready for Jack. :chicken: :chicken: :chicken: :chicken:
Those small front covers where not the easiest to get out either as my knuckles will testify. :sick:
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Those small front covers where not the easiest to get out either as my knuckles will testify. :sick:
LOL, I know what you mean...
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Those small front covers where not the easiest to get out either as my knuckles will testify. :sick:
LOL, I know what you mean...
Bacillus, where do you place the axle stands, i have been using the anti-lift kit with a small piece of wood in between, but there must be a better place. :smiley: