Member Since: 19 Jan 2010
Location: Co. Antrim, N. Ireland
Posts: 208
Trolley Jack Storage in Third Row Seats Footwell!!
Hi, just thought I'd let you know about this....
The other night I thought I had a slow puncture & decided to blow up my Rear Passenger Wheel with a Compressor I had in my boot. Anyway all was well until I removed the compressor & the Tyre Valve inner shot out
Within seconds the Tyre was completely flat
Rather than risking the dodgy scissor jack I brought out my Old 2 Tonne Trolley Jack, which worked great!
I'm not exactly signing up to change Lewis's F1 Tyres this season but overall happy considering it was also dark!
Anyway next day I then found a great place to store my trustworthy jack - Third Row Seats Footwell...
17th Mar 2010 4:11 pm
Discotres
Member Since: 25 Jan 2010
Location: London
Posts: 8491
Can you get that jack high enough working on the rear wheel of the car to clear the ground, or do you use something to give it more height?
17th Mar 2010 4:41 pm
jkp
Member Since: 16 Sep 2005
Location: Living among Bawbags
Posts: 4528
Good shout. I usually keep my rope and shackles in there. I think I'll try that as well and free up space in the back
17th Mar 2010 5:18 pm
BHH
Member Since: 19 Jan 2010
Location: Co. Antrim, N. Ireland
Posts: 208
Disco,
No the jack can lift high enough - with loads to spare (I didn't try max height) & bear in mid I've 22" wheels on!
--- this exact same thing happened to me about a week ago - luckily I was at home in the driveway.2007 LR3 HSE - Zermatt Silver
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19th Mar 2010 4:04 pm
TallPaul
Member Since: 03 Jan 2008
Location: Near Reading
Posts: 1214
If you follow the manual directions (tailgate open, in reverse for our manual) the D3 will "suck" the wheel up once the weight sensor detects which corner is being jacked, making it easy job for a standard height trolley jack.
Just don't forget the magic procedure, otherwise it thinks your off-road and pushes the wheel down to find the ground! and you have to let it down and start again!
26th Mar 2010 9:25 am
schmoogene
Member Since: 27 Nov 2008
Location: Darwin, OZ
Posts: 4
What's the make and model, and what's the minimum and maximun height?
There's a similar thread in AULRO about this but no one has come up with anything so i'll reference you if i post this
Thanks
3rd Apr 2010 2:32 am
highlandcow
Member Since: 14 Oct 2009
Location: Location
Posts: 209
TallPaul wrote:
If you follow the manual directions (tailgate open, in reverse for our manual) the D3 will "suck" the wheel up once the weight sensor detects which corner is being jacked
That's an excellent tip. Will need to check the D4's manual.
3rd Apr 2010 10:31 am
Dave T
Member Since: 03 Jul 2009
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 6910
Never heard of that one before, must try it.
As for the jack stowage, I just bought a Costco one and remembered seeing this thread. Nearly gave myself a hernia trying to get it in, way too big. Joined the BMWX5 45e group
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31st May 2010 6:12 am
Trackman
Member Since: 16 Apr 2010
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 430
Well thats a new one on me as well.
Just checked my manual and it only states to put the vehicle at off road height. It even says you can now lock the vehicle
Need to try this as the last time I gave up with LR jack
1st Jun 2010 8:19 pm
highlandcow
Member Since: 14 Oct 2009
Location: Location
Posts: 209
I've not had any luck either and I agree that my manual states that the D4 should be in offroad height.
I've tried both access and offroad heights.
7th Jun 2010 7:16 pm
John C
Member Since: 28 Aug 2007
Location: East Yorkshire
Posts: 3292
Anyone got a make model that will fit in this gap please? My workshop trolley jack (the Clarke one recommended on here) would never fit!
Thanks,
John2020 SDV6 D5 HSE, Carpathian Grey +
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Put my similar jack in there when the 3rd row seats were up. I've now put them down again and re-installed the dog guard. Guess what, the b****y jack won't come out again! Andy
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but overall happy considering it was also dark!
and you have to let it down and start again!
