11 replies to this topic

[Stewart8210]

I need a factory jack for a 96 spi Mini. I have a trolley jack but can't carry that around! I have a larger jack (Maxi?) to swap if needed. Oxfordshire

 

Stewart

[bpirie1000]

To be totally honest... stick with the trolley jack...


Standard mini jacks are as much use as a chocolate fire guard.

[Stewart8210]

It's a big thing to carry around just on the offchance of a puncture. Not sure rescue service would help if I have no jack. Car has new sills, I wonder if they are undersize holes, and the vendor threw the jack away to cover their shortcomings

[MatthewsDad]

I carry a scissor jack and a rubber bung thingy to protect the subframe.

[Stewart8210]

Thanks-I think I've identified that the sill holes are too small. I measured up for a scissor jack from Halfords, and I doubt I'd get it under the subframe if I had a puncture. Maybe better now I've restored the front ride height with some Hilos (fitted under warranty!) Grateful for a link to something that should work OK

[Rubbershorts]

I bought this one. The bag it comes in stops it rattling around in the rear bin. Also big enough to fit a decent sized rachet and your locking wheel nut key.

Daz

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[MikeRotherham]

I find the standard jack does the job ok.

 

That is dependant on the hole the jack locates into and the surrounding sill being in good condition.

 

The way it positively locates into the sill hole is good. There's no doubt it's located correctly.

 

It is only for wheel changing though you'd need something that jacks under the subframes for wider repairs.

[Ethel]

Have a poke about on Ebay for original equipment off other models - Rover 75 looks interesting.

[madalicesdad]

I bought my SPi in 1992 and it came with a standard jack. Not long after I bought it I got a puncture on the A4 in London. Jacking a car with the door open close to busy traffic is less than ideal even if the sills can take it and the road surface is firm.
I'd advise to get a scissor jack.

[Stewart8210]

Thanks everyone. Looks like I have the correct jack but non-standard replacement sills. Scissor or bottle it is

[Rubbershorts]

Check a bottle jack fits first. I found them to be too large. Has to fit with the tyre flat.

Edited by Rubbershorts, 18 December 2024 - 10:37 AM.

[bpirie1000]

I did see an airbag type of jack that was advertised on some car tool magazine.

They suggested a hose through a one way valve from the exhaust to inflate the bag and jack the car...

That would be next to no space for a mini and could probably be tied up to the underside of the rear parcel shelf to keep it out the way from the 'what if' situation.

Never tried one but looked intreging.....