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Bleeding knuckles

Member Since: 10 Jan 2019
Location: Kent
Posts: 114

2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Zambezi Silver

Ramps

Just a quickie

If I had two sets of standard sized axle ramps can a D3 go up all four at once to get it in the air for changing fluids and cleaning the chassis ?

Thanks 2005 D3 SE Auto, zermatt silver
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9th Jul 2020 12:02 am

aja4x4

Member Since: 14 Apr 2019
Location: Westbury
Posts: 2462

2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto Zambezi Silver

It would be very difficult as the ramps tend to kick out.

I would suggest putting the front on one set of ramps then jack the back end up and put it on axle stands.
Make sure the ramps a fit for purpose.

I have a set of hydraulic ramps that i used simular to the link below but i had 4t ones made.

https://images.app.goo.gl/Zs4VPtTkjSQbAtvo6

9th Jul 2020 6:28 am

mick_n3

Member Since: 19 May 2017
Location: Kettering
Posts: 427

2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Buckingham Blue

Yes, that's how I do mine
Put my ramps against tyres, low range and up nice and steady.

M6NIO

9th Jul 2020 6:53 am

Gareth
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Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
Posts: 26748

It is something I have done, raise the suspension and put into low range first. My drive is block paved, so the ramps grip well.

9th Jul 2020 6:54 am

Davethegeo

Member Since: 01 Oct 2015
Location: Edinburgh
Posts: 907

2014 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Corris Grey

Never had any problems getting the car to scramble up four ramps at once. I put it into rock-crawl mode and I hardly notice it moving. Quite impressive. Same for temporary ramps made out of railway sleepers. Crawls up a pile of three sleepers high no bother. D1 300Tdi - gone
D2 Td5 ES (Alive remapped...mmm) - sadly gone
D4 2012 SDV6 XS - Stolen
D4 2014 SDV6 HSE - Shiny

9th Jul 2020 4:54 pm

SPT

Member Since: 21 Mar 2020
Location: Essex
Posts: 26

2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Java Black

Where are people getting there ramps from?

9th Jul 2020 6:54 pm

Discoveringcomfort

Member Since: 16 Sep 2015
Location: Berkshire
Posts: 637

2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Zambezi Silver

I would add a note of caution, driving up a set of 4 ramps in low box means that it can be very difficult to gauge where you are on the top. If you go too far forward you can either drive over the lip or the ramp can tip if they are not big enough for a large 4x4.

I use wood blocks which are lower than ramps to drive on instead as if you go too far they will not damage the car and with the suspension on off road height there is plenty of room. If you are concerned about the vehicle lowering on you then use axle stands under the chassis every time. Series 1 V8
Series 2 Hibrid V8
Discovery 3 HSE V8

10th Jul 2020 10:20 am

rrhool

Member Since: 28 Aug 2014
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 4449

2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Manual Zermatt Silver

I've driven up four ramps many times.
You can feel the stop at the top of the ramps with four wheels, just as well as two.

Richard

D3 SE 2007. Triumph 2.5Pi 1973. Ferguson TEA20 1948.

Discovery 2 4.0 ES 2001- Gone
Discovery 1 300Tdi ES '95 - Gone
Range Rover Classic '79 - Gone

10th Jul 2020 10:24 am

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