Jacking

jims-terrano · 06-05-2017, 07:30

Does anyone know if the later thin metal rear diffs are strong enough to take the weight of the truck if I stick the trolley jack under it. Obviously use axle stands before I go ahead and start working on it.

Just a bit worried after seeing stories of these diffs rotting through.

macabethiel · 06-05-2017, 09:34

Even though the Diff housing is pretty solid I would worry that the metal end cover could be damaged. I would play safe and jack it up from the axle near a suspension mounting point.

Banshee · 06-05-2017, 11:08

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Originally Posted by jims-terrano

Does anyone know if the later thin metal rear diffs are strong enough to take the weight of the truck if I stick the trolley jack under it. Obviously use axle stands before I go ahead and start working on it.

Just a bit worried after seeing stories of these diffs rotting through.

It's the only place mine ever gets jacked from and mine hasn't got any damage from doing so although it is in the same condition as Blocky's almost

solarman216 · 06-05-2017, 20:24

Jacking under the diff poses no problem whatsoever, Rick

stevew · 06-05-2017, 20:45

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Originally Posted by solarman216

Jacking under the diff poses no problem whatsoever, Rick

ye if jacking off the diff damages it, you realy need a new axle not a different jacking point

jims-terrano · 06-05-2017, 20:59

Remember guys this isn't the older cast iron thing that will survive the end of the world. This is the tissue paper cost cutting later type. The weight of the car isn't taken by the diff case it's taken by the ends of the axle when it's not jacked up.

solarman216 · 06-05-2017, 21:17

In spit of your fears guys the diff will take a fully loaded truck landing on a rock, trust me, and that includes the later jobbies, what is week on those are the internals, Rick

jims-terrano · 06-05-2017, 21:28

Cheers Rick

panelbeater · 07-05-2017, 08:05

jack away

groovylee · 09-05-2017, 17:57

just dont do what i once did - jacked my old reliant rialto up on the diff housing.... then very quickly 'remembered' that it only had one front wheel. cue car tipping over very ungracefully!

solarman216 · 09-05-2017, 20:14

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Originally Posted by groovylee

just dont do what i once did - jacked my old reliant rialto up on the diff housing.... then very quickly 'remembered' that it only had one front wheel. cue car tipping over very ungracefully!

Whoops, Rick

Monaro Pete · 09-05-2017, 20:33

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Originally Posted by groovylee

just dont do what i once did - jacked my old reliant rialto up on the diff housing.... then very quickly 'remembered' that it only had one front wheel. cue car tipping over very ungracefully!

Banshee · 09-05-2017, 23:36

Oh man

Visons of the Reliant tipping over

rustic · 11-05-2017, 06:14

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Originally Posted by Banshee

Oh man

Visons of the Reliant tipping over

Another vision is driving your reliant over your pit, or rather into, in the garage too, forgetting it has only one wheel at the front lol.

groovylee · 12-05-2017, 10:30

lol, that would be funny!

i did once watch my friend drive his mini into a car wash, but got his nearside front wheel the wrong side of the guide - cue the mini half in the drainage pit in the middle

took three of us to lift it while he revered back out

06-05-2017, 07:30	#1
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Jacking Does anyone know if the later thin metal rear diffs are strong enough to take the weight of the truck if I stick the trolley jack under it. Obviously use axle stands before I go ahead and start working on it. Just a bit worried after seeing stories of these diffs rotting through.

06-05-2017, 09:34	#2
macabethiel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Derby Vehicle: Freelander & Jeep GC 3.0 Posts: 4,415	Differential Cover Even though the Diff housing is pretty solid I would worry that the metal end cover could be damaged. I would play safe and jack it up from the axle near a suspension mounting point.

06-05-2017, 20:24	#4
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,323	Jacking under the diff poses no problem whatsoever, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

06-05-2017, 21:17	#7
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,323	In spit of your fears guys the diff will take a fully loaded truck landing on a rock, trust me, and that includes the later jobbies, what is week on those are the internals, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

09-05-2017, 23:36	#13
Banshee Moderator Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: 04 2.7 SWB Terrano II Van Posts: 13,525	Oh man Visons of the Reliant tipping over __________________ Moderator 04' Terrano II SE 2.7 TDi SWB Commercial in Silver - Project Thread Toyo Open Country M/T 33's on 10J Steels, Super Strong Steering Job Navara D22 Snorkel, Front LOKKA, Maunal Hubs, EGR Blank TunitII ECU Chip, 3" Body Lift, 2" Suss Lift, Heat Exchanger Black Interior, 3.0 Borg&Beck Clutch, Eckes Heated Fuel Filter 99' Y61 Patrol GR SE 2.8 TD6 LWB in Blue/Silver - Project Thread Engine Transplant - In Progress!!!

06-05-2017, 20:59	#6
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Remember guys this isn't the older cast iron thing that will survive the end of the world. This is the tissue paper cost cutting later type. The weight of the car isn't taken by the diff case it's taken by the ends of the axle when it's not jacked up.

06-05-2017, 21:28	#8
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Cheers Rick

07-05-2017, 08:05	#9
panelbeater Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: clacton on sea essex Vehicle: nissan terrano 2 2.7 tdi Posts: 1,625	jack away

09-05-2017, 17:57	#10
groovylee Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Bedfordshire Vehicle: Terrano 2.7 TD Posts: 62	just dont do what i once did - jacked my old reliant rialto up on the diff housing.... then very quickly 'remembered' that it only had one front wheel. cue car tipping over very ungracefully!

12-05-2017, 10:30	#15
groovylee Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Bedfordshire Vehicle: Terrano 2.7 TD Posts: 62	lol, that would be funny! i did once watch my friend drive his mini into a car wash, but got his nearside front wheel the wrong side of the guide - cue the mini half in the drainage pit in the middle took three of us to lift it while he revered back out