2000kg Jack?

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2000kg Jack?

Post by Happy Camper » Tue Apr 03, 2007 2:07 pm

The question is would you be happy with this size for an unladen 2wd Bongo? or do you think it's too close to the mark.

I've see one and thought it might do the job as the standard one looks a bit on the small side and time consuming.

Thanks

HC
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Post by dp bradford » Tue Apr 03, 2007 3:48 pm

If you're only lifting one corner at a time you'll be well within the limits of a 2 tonne jack - if you were thinking of lifting the whole vehicle, then I'd think again :shock:
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Post by Happy Camper » Tue Apr 03, 2007 7:26 pm

I would be jacking up one side with two wheels off the ground at one time.
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Post by francophile1947 » Tue Apr 03, 2007 8:34 pm

Should still be OK, but I'd invest in a trolley jack cos' they're a lot easier to use and I got a 2 tonne one for £9.99 from Aldi.
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2000kg jack?

Post by You've Been Bongod » Tue Apr 03, 2007 9:56 pm

i got myself a airbag jack which should lift the bongo off the ground ait easy to use only plugs onto back of exhaust and the hot air inflates it v easy it doesnt go down till you turn the release valve and it doesnt weigh as much as a trolley jack :D

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Post by Happy Camper » Tue Apr 03, 2007 10:26 pm

Hi, due to the responses I just bought a 2000kg air bag type jack for £19.99 from ebay. It simply connects to the exhaust and lifts the Bongo. It seemed easier than the standard jack and takes less time anfd effort.

Item number 280097760768 only 40 mins till end of auction!!

Thank you to those who helped.

All the best HC
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Post by bigdaddycain » Wed Apr 04, 2007 12:54 am

Ooh, they sound good! ... have you tried yours out yet carl?
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Post by Biddy » Wed Apr 04, 2007 9:19 am

Sounds good.... unless you need to jack up your Bongo to re fit your exhaust :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:

Ideal for wheels / travel / emergencies / but no back box no jacking / been there wrote a thread... :D :D :D :D :D

Don't believe Dave my other half when he says I have enough hot air so if the back box ever falls off again he'll just plug me in.... :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
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