M.A.94
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- Newcastle upon Tyne
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- 2001 Mercedes E320 CDI (W210) OM613
I've seen a few people do this now. Putting a long bolt in the slot for the spare wheel jack and then using a trolly jack to lift the car from the bolt. (See image below)
I can kind of see this working as the jacking point where the bolt is placed is where the emergency boot jack would normally go and therefore it would be suffice to support the weight of the car.
Obviously I would only do this so I can get the car off the ground and place a jack stand under the rubber jacking point immediately.
What's everyone's thoughts on this and does anyone else use this method? If so what size bolt is to be used?
I can kind of see this working as the jacking point where the bolt is placed is where the emergency boot jack would normally go and therefore it would be suffice to support the weight of the car.
Obviously I would only do this so I can get the car off the ground and place a jack stand under the rubber jacking point immediately.
What's everyone's thoughts on this and does anyone else use this method? If so what size bolt is to be used?