Member Since: 23 Oct 2012
Location: Worksop, Nottinghamshire
Posts: 1019
Just done the mod on mine - thanks sacimiddx, great write up
22nd Mar 2014 1:07 pm
sacimiddx
Member Since: 09 Mar 2007
Location: hants
Posts: 2144
We aim to please Illegitimi Non Carborundum
22nd Mar 2014 7:21 pm
Madrilleno
Member Since: 13 Oct 2014
Location: Nottingham
Posts: 1785
Likewise, thanks for the thorough write up. Hardest bit was getting the damn polystyrene bit back in.There are two rules for success,
1. Never tell everything you know.
D4 gone!
D5
4th Jul 2015 11:13 am
sacimiddx
Member Since: 09 Mar 2007
Location: hants
Posts: 2144
Illegitimi Non Carborundum
5th Jul 2015 8:27 am
markthegad
Member Since: 06 Sep 2009
Location: Newcastle
Posts: 636
Great right up, another mod for me
24th Oct 2015 1:35 pm
markthegad
Member Since: 06 Sep 2009
Location: Newcastle
Posts: 636
And it fits with other mod, the other jack didn't because of the wiring.
Also hoping old jack will be good for her astra what has no jack
24th Oct 2015 1:40 pm
Landy_andy
Member Since: 05 May 2013
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 676
Wow new to all this, but by luck I've got one of those jacks already in the garage. I also have a Land Rover one too. Will have too try them both out to see which one is best.
The merc jacks come from the company that make the Acardo vans, as the drivers are not allowed to use them.
Andy
25th Oct 2015 2:45 am
couplands
Member Since: 26 Oct 2006
Location: Peak District & Cornwall
Posts: 230
Landy_andy, Do you want to sell the Land Rover one, I need one for my Defender..?
Cheers
Simon
25th Oct 2015 3:49 am
Landy_andy
Member Since: 05 May 2013
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 676
Yes may do. I assume from this post that the merc one is the best one to have? Any idea?
Andy
25th Oct 2015 8:12 am
markthegad
Member Since: 06 Sep 2009
Location: Newcastle
Posts: 636
The land rover one is supposed to be the best, but very hard to get a good one, I got the merc one as plenty about, but that's your choice if you have both
25th Oct 2015 8:20 am
Landy_andy
Member Since: 05 May 2013
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 676
Is that a Discovery jack, or a Defender jack though? Or are thy the same?
The Defender one has the U section on the top, to cup the axle, I assume that is not the best for a D3?
25th Oct 2015 8:24 am
couplands
Member Since: 26 Oct 2006
Location: Peak District & Cornwall
Posts: 230
Landy_andy wrote:
Yes may do. I assume from this post that the merc one is the best one to have? Any idea?
Andy
I want a Disco2/Defender jack as it has the U bracket to locate on the live axle. You would think the Merc jack is better quality, but I have no experience of either.
I also think the height of the jacks may be different.
Cheers
Simon
25th Oct 2015 8:31 am
Landy_andy
Member Since: 05 May 2013
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 676
They are different heights whilst collapsed, I know that bit.
Will check it when home.
25th Oct 2015 8:44 am
Landy_andy
Member Since: 05 May 2013
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 676
Had a play today.
Andy
2nd Nov 2015 9:28 pm
JimmyP
Member Since: 26 Jul 2013
Location: Walsall
Posts: 218
Bit of a resurrection but wanted to thank Sacimiddx for taking the time to post his photos and the write-up of this mod. Did mine last weekend following the same cutting lines and the new Sprinter jack now sits perfectly in the cubby with no rattling at all - result!Previously owned an '08 D3 HSE in Stornoway grey but jumped ship to see what the Swedes have to offer.
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