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Offline clipperjay

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Some advice on safety rear beam Axel positions
« on: 17 May 2012, 18:57 »
Listen guys its been awhile since I've dropped any rear beam out and I've not done it with all four wheels in the air.
Curently two Axel stands on the sub frame and two on the rear beam got no sub axel as they are off the car.
From memory there are two jacking points where the covers pop up I've never used them as I think they are not strong enough, but there is no weight on the back so might be okay?
Anyone know where to position the Axel stands so I can drop the rear beam without damage?  :undecided:
 
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Offline Gti_Jamo

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Re: Some advice on safety rear beam Axel positions
« Reply #1 on: 17 May 2012, 19:13 »
I think to do it safely the only place for axle stand would be the jacking points on the sill. Like you said there is not much weight there. Aslong as there no creaking from them when lowering it down should be alright. Maybe some bits of wood between stands and body to help spread the load a bit.
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Re: Some advice on safety rear beam Axel positions
« Reply #2 on: 17 May 2012, 19:16 »
I would use the lower edge of the sill Jay, in the area that the emergency jack would be used, this may leave clearance problems with the V of the axle stands though,  You could cut a V sections out of some wood to fill the gap (cross grain) then some wheels etc under the sills for insurance...

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Re: Some advice on safety rear beam Axel positions
« Reply #3 on: 17 May 2012, 19:23 »
Okay wood is a good idea chaps I'm not sure of those jacking sills dont like using them at all but spreading the load makes sense!
I'm assuming the higher the Axel stands the better?
The front Axel stands might put them on the wishbones to space out the load?
I'm more worried about leaving it so high in the air kids play but know not to go near but thats just give me more worries.

I want to clean up the rear beam I've already done it roughly in situ but rust is coming back needs powder coating or Por15 in there. Another reason why being too low has caused issues for me.
   
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Re: Some advice on safety rear beam Axel positions
« Reply #4 on: 17 May 2012, 19:31 »
Have you seen the rear beam thread on Ed38 mk2 section, worth a read

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Re: Some advice on safety rear beam Axel positions
« Reply #5 on: 17 May 2012, 19:35 »
No Thom, you haven't got a linky to it please?
Thanks!
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Re: Some advice on safety rear beam Axel positions
« Reply #6 on: 17 May 2012, 19:41 »
Sorry Jay, from memory it was the back end, worth a read anyway http://www.edition38.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=449366

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Re: Some advice on safety rear beam Axel positions
« Reply #7 on: 17 May 2012, 19:47 »
Glad Por15 was discussed yeah front end sub frame that would have been easier.
I can't remember how to drop out the ARB from the beam  :undecided:
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Re: Some advice on safety rear beam Axel positions
« Reply #8 on: 17 May 2012, 21:36 »
I use the points just behind the rear bumper.
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Re: Some advice on safety rear beam Axel positions
« Reply #9 on: 17 May 2012, 21:55 »
I'll take a look fella  :smiley:
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