Probably a stupid question, but is a 2 ton jack ok to lift one corner of an FL2 to get it on an axle stand just to change a wheel

Just had a google, and it seems a decent 2 ton jack will do one corner ok if the proper precautions are taken.

The whole car weighs less than 2 tons, since you're only lifting one corner at a time, or roughly a quarter of the total, a 2-ton jack will give you plenty of spare capacity.
Don't go for the cheapest though, they are often pretty poor quality flimsy things, destined to collapse after a few uses.

Thanks Clive.
That's exactly what I thought.
Looking at an SGS, or a Halfrauds that I can pick up locally.
Getting some axle stands as well.

I’ve got a SGS really pleased with it was about £65 it’s the twin piston one and lifts the freelander effortlessly and I’m pretty sure it was next day delivery too , I don’t think Halfords stuff is as good as it once was tbh .

Thanks Tim
I'm erring on the side of the SGS.
They seem to get good reviews

https://www.freel2.com/forum/topic25725.html? 3 x FL1 2 manual + 1 auto
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Thanks dorsetfreelander
I will add to my spending Sunday evaluating the market list

bish789 wrote:

Thanks Tim
I'm erring on the side of the SGS.
They seem to get good reviews

Cheers Sperly

Aldi have one in Special Buys today at £19.99.
2 ton capacity, 3 year guarantee but only 350mm lift height.
Don't know about quality but I've not had a problem with Aldi stuff before.

Kage, in fairness I've had to use chocks on the jack top before to get the height, so 19.99 might be ok for the very occasional use.
Once its up I use axle stands.
Thanks for the heads up

I have a 2.5 t jack from screwfix extra lift. It lifts the corners easily, but struggled when I tried to lift the front

I recently got the 5t telescopic bottle Jack from sgs, next day delivery and it just fits under the sill Jack point with a wood packer below the jack. Got plenty of lift range with that set up

I have this one. Aluminium but still heavy! Ample lift height, good capacity, rubber pad, quick lift.

https://www.sgs-engineering.com/tja25-aluminium-trolley-jack

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