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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: Hurumpf on 20 August 2018, 16:06

Title: Help - Jack Clearance on GTI
Post by: Hurumpf on 20 August 2018, 16:06

Hello all,

I would like to order a trolly jack for my Mk7 GTI but I am away from the car and need to order it before I get back as I'm in another country at the moment.

I have found a trolly jack that has a minimum clearance of 130mm. Is this low enough to fit below the jacking points?

If I remember correctly the front jacking point is about 10mm lower than the rear.

I would be very grateful if one of you could please confirm the clearance from ground to the front jacking point.

Any help would be appreciated.

Many thanks.

Title: Re: Help - Jack Clearance on GTI
Post by: Guzzle on 20 August 2018, 16:12

Dunno if it helps but my GTD is about 160mm at the front and 180mm at the rear.

Title: Re: Help - Jack Clearance on GTI
Post by: Hurumpf on 20 August 2018, 16:21

That's certainly reassuring. I doubt there is too much difference between the two.

Title: Re: Help - Jack Clearance on GTI
Post by: Gnasher on 23 August 2018, 12:48

Whatever you do, make sure you get a trolley jack with a rubber pad on it (or make one from an ice hockey puck if you get a metal cup type trolley jack) otherwise it will absolutely muller your sills.

Title: Re: Help - Jack Clearance on GTI
Post by: Guzzle on 23 August 2018, 12:54

I found it also paid to go for a decent jack. The first 2 I bought both had issues and ended up back at the shop. The cheapo Chinese made ones are cheap for a reason.

Title: Re: Help - Jack Clearance on GTI
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 23 August 2018, 13:07

Quote from: Gnasher on 23 August 2018, 12:48

Whatever you do, make sure you get a trolley jack with a rubber pad on it (or make one from an ice hockey puck if you get a metal cup type trolley jack) otherwise it will absolutely muller your sills.

I used some heavy duty corrugated folded up - did an ok job but still left small marks on the sills.

Title: Re: Help - Jack Clearance on GTI
Post by: kalimon on 23 August 2018, 18:44

I bought this and it works perfectly
https://www.sgs-engineering.com/garage-equipment/trolley-jacks/low-profile/tjl2c-2-ton-low-profile-trolley-jack-with-case

Title: Re: Help - Jack Clearance on GTI
Post by: dubber36 on 24 August 2018, 20:56

I made some stepped ramps out of plywood to drive my Mk2 up onto to get the jack under it. I don't have the same issue with the Amarok.

Title: Re: Help - Jack Clearance on GTI
Post by: brettblade on 28 August 2018, 10:37

Quote from: dubber36 on 24 August 2018, 20:56

I made some stepped ramps out of plywood to drive my Mk2 up onto to get the jack under it. I don't have the same issue with the Amarok.

I think I'd have issues with some of my jacks reaching the Amarok, never mind lifting it!  :grin: