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Having been working on cars for years I have been collecting this kit and upgrading it as I go. So with that in mind I would suggest that you avoid the cheaper options and go straight to the higher cost heavy-duty professional level kit to start with. I accept that just starting out it's quite an expensive hit but its going to be quite a lot cheaper than buying several jacks and stand. You get what you pay for. I would not be happy working under a vehicle using the kit in the link. My minimum quality level is Machine Mart for Clarke.
Temeraire (2018 quasar grey automatic)
One of the last 200ish of the gen3s, probably.
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Thank you gentlemen for your replies. Great advice.
I will get the ramps and chocks now. They sound the simplest and safest method.
Regarding the jack, I just saw on another thread that the Halfords Advanced 3T trolley jack is highly rated. I will get one of those in the autumn sales together with the 3T stands.
I feel all grown up...
+1 for the Halfords Advanced 3T jack.
I have had one of these for many years and it still works faultlessly. Quick lift and used on my Land Rover as well as the Jimny, more than enough to lift the entire Jimny if you are not watching. Lambert is correct, pay a bit extra now and it will last you years. I also use Clarke 3T stands.
Mike
Yokohama Geolanders, Sony head unit, NAUTILUS Air Horn, DRL conversion, Rear cargo space, Elvis Bobblehead, transfer Guard, Indian hanging Elephant, Koni Heavy track dampers, Custom SS exhaust, Voodoo Doll, Adventure Rack with LED ight bar, vintage ERIBA caravan usually attached (yes it's slow)
I looked at the 3t stands but went for the 6t instead. Mainly because at 600mm open they are tall enough to go under the extreme corners of the chassis and yet be tall enough to have the wheels off the ground on full droop which is super useful for suspension work and rust prevention. Also at 6t each the factor of safety with a tonne of Jimny on 4 stands makes me feel better about being under it.
Temeraire (2018 quasar grey automatic)
One of the last 200ish of the gen3s, probably.
ADOS Attention Deficit Ooooh Shiny!
Car boot sales are a great place to find ramps and axle stands. But I'd buy a trolley jack new. I've managed with cheap trolley jacks for years but last year I treated myself to a better one (it says "professional" on it so you know it must be good) and it has made life a lot easier.
Jimny's are easy to work on with plenty of sturdy places to jack from or stick an axle stand under so it's a good vehicle to start on!
Lambert wrote: I looked at the 3t stands but went for the 6t instead. Mainly because at 600mm open they are tall enough to go under the extreme corners of the chassis and yet be tall enough to have the wheels off the ground on full droop which is super useful for suspension work and rust prevention. Also at 6t each the factor of safety with a tonne of Jimny on 4 stands makes me feel better about being under it.
I was in error, I also have the 6t version, can't remember why I picked these, probably due to my Land Rover.
Yokohama Geolanders, Sony head unit, NAUTILUS Air Horn, DRL conversion, Rear cargo space, Elvis Bobblehead, transfer Guard, Indian hanging Elephant, Koni Heavy track dampers, Custom SS exhaust, Voodoo Doll, Adventure Rack with LED ight bar, vintage ERIBA caravan usually attached (yes it's slow)
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