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by paulleoh
Thu Jan 07, 2021 11:17 am
Forum: Other
Topic: Jacking points / axle stands
Replies: 15
Views: 3134

Re: Jacking points / axle stands

Thanks all! The tyres are completely shot. Two are perished and flat, the other two are inflated but not roadworthy.

Any suggestions best place to get 'new' tyres for a Moggy?
by paulleoh
Wed Jan 06, 2021 3:52 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Jacking points / axle stands
Replies: 15
Views: 3134

Re: Jacking points / axle stands

I also would not bother about raising the car off the ground until you are ready to undertake the restoration. But if you want to jack up the car and support off the ground:- At the rear........Jack under the diff and raise until you can get a pair of axle stands under the axle tube as near to the ...
by paulleoh
Wed Jan 06, 2021 3:13 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Jacking points / axle stands
Replies: 15
Views: 3134

Re: Jacking points / axle stands

Thanks for the feedback. I was advised by a friend who restores classic cars to do this; but I take your points about it probably not being necessary as I doubt it will 'collapse' over the coming months. It's been on my drive for a couple of months, having sat in storage for a few years before. I do...
by paulleoh
Wed Jan 06, 2021 2:26 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Jacking points / axle stands
Replies: 15
Views: 3134

Jacking points / axle stands

Hi there, I'm trying to renovate my 1951 split screen Morris Minor saloon. I won't be able to start for a couple of months due to work / lockdown / weather - so I've been advised to raise up my car on four axle stands to take the pressure off the suspension (the tyres are already perished/flat and n...