nickyboy Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 I'm picking up some new wheels and selling the old ones all in one go at the weekend... Therefore need to leave the Sup without any wheels for a while. What's the best way to do this? Is it just to sit the brake discs on wood on bricks? Or am I going to mess something up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 lol you should use 4 axel stands to support the car not bricks but if you must use bricks place them on the jacking up points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 God no!!!! Get some Axle stands! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRoy Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 thought we were talking drugs for a minute LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickyboy Posted August 5, 2005 Author Share Posted August 5, 2005 Must remember to leave some of these axle stands out for next time my wheels get nicked. At a tenner a pair from Halfords they're cheaper than locking wheel nuts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 Best to lift the whole rear end, use 2 axel stands - one on each side then the same at the front. Trolley jack under the diff then trolley jack under the front cross member. Here's a good diagram: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornimac Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 Here's a good diagram: You're not kidding! That's a great diagram and most helpful - cheers. Had mine up on axle stands recently painting the calipers and could have done with that info. Fortunately I used a little common sense and got through safely. BTW, where'd ya get the diag? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickyboy Posted August 6, 2005 Author Share Posted August 6, 2005 Merckx you are a legend!!! Thank you!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickyboy Posted August 6, 2005 Author Share Posted August 6, 2005 Sorry, another quick one... Can I do the back and sit it on the axle stands and then just sit the front on the trolley jack for a day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 BTW, where'd ya get the diag? Got it off http://www.supraforums.com Think it's originally from the workshop manual. JohnA on here is responsible for this useful site if you don't already know. http://www.max-boost.co.uk/max-boost/resources_supra.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonB Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 It's from http://www.mkiv.com, look under tech articles and manual resources for chunks of the repair manual and the complete electrical one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 It's from http://www.mkiv.com, look under tech articles and manual resources for chunks of the repair manual and the complete electrical one. Must be where I found it originally, but I looked this morning and couldn't find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonB Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 Must be where I found it originally, but I looked this morning and couldn't find it. Here you go, direct link to the manuals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickyboy Posted August 6, 2005 Author Share Posted August 6, 2005 Sorry, another quick one... Can I do the back and sit it on the axle stands and then just sit the front on the trolley jack for a day? *BUMP* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 Probably best to put the front end on the axel stands and leave the trolley jack under the diff. It would be okay if it was in a safe place where knowone has access, I wouldn't do it otherwise. Depends on how confident you are in keeping it stable, don't want any accidents!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickyboy Posted August 6, 2005 Author Share Posted August 6, 2005 Definitely don't want any accidents!! Going in my parents' garage so should be safe... but maybe I'll put something under the jacking points just in case! Thanks for your help Merc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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