HOW TO: Jack Up your XK8 (Video) FAQ
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Curiosity Question? Is the crossbrace as depicted in the Reco19 picture unique to convertible vs. a coupe to counter body twist of a convertible vs. a coupe? When looking at the parts listing in FAQ section, it refers to the crossbrace as a "convertible" crossbrace. I know manufacturers will reinforce the undercarriage of a convertible vs. a hardtop.
Also, I have read that to lift the total front end of the vehicle, one should lift under the crossmember (crossbeam - Jaguar nomenclature?) between the A-arms. I have been lifting at the Reco19 location and putting a block of wood between the crossbrace and crossbeam to avoid distorting the crossbrace.
Also, I have read that to lift the total front end of the vehicle, one should lift under the crossmember (crossbeam - Jaguar nomenclature?) between the A-arms. I have been lifting at the Reco19 location and putting a block of wood between the crossbrace and crossbeam to avoid distorting the crossbrace.
The Crossmember is under the Radiator as Sam (and JTIS Diagram shows).
The Crossbeam is the Aluminum member between the Front Wheels and is NOT to be used as a Jacking Point.
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I'm glad this finally got hashed out. It seems like the question is raised every few months, and the FAQs weren't very clear. I wasn't even sure if the point I was using was correct, but it seems like the consensus is that the beam below the radiator is the correct spot. Hopefully this will help some people in the future. Just be aware that that plastic piece is going to make a cracking sound. I guess that's normal.
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Hello Reverend, and folks
What are the recommended jacking points for a 2-post lift ? All searches so far talk about the OEM emergency jack, and using floor/trolley jacks. These all refer to using the OEM points on the sills, but does the X100 not have better places for the jack pads inboard of the sills when using a 2-post lift ?
Frank
What are the recommended jacking points for a 2-post lift ? All searches so far talk about the OEM emergency jack, and using floor/trolley jacks. These all refer to using the OEM points on the sills, but does the X100 not have better places for the jack pads inboard of the sills when using a 2-post lift ?
Frank
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I watched the video before going to jack up my car but then noticed that the area described was very flimsy in the vertical axis needed for jacking the car so checked in the workshop manual which shows the correct position under the diff.
Jacking in the area suggested in the video could result in the collapse of the bracket and bent braces or a lot worse if you are under the car.
It is a real shame that this video is still out there with such a major error as Rev Sam is seen as a real guru and owners will follow his advice without thinking with potentially bad consequences.
The bracket in question is just made out of 20 gauge mild steel with no vertical bracing.
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