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| Author: | estapol [ Tue Dec 21, 2010 9:11 am ] |
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Hey guys gonna drop both subframes on the clubby just wondering where'd i can support the relevant end of the car with jacks during and after the removal??? it says in the maintenance manual to jack up the car but doesnt say how your meant to keep it jacked while you drop the subframe..... |
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| Author: | Mini_Maxx [ Tue Dec 21, 2010 9:16 am ] |
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Milk crates, theyre awesome, one in each corner of the floor, they spread the weight over a larger area than jack stands |
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| Author: | MI65NI [ Tue Dec 21, 2010 10:44 am ] |
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I used wood tressels, well i think thats what there called, two off, one at each end, supporting the floor of the body. |
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| Author: | MI65NI [ Tue Dec 21, 2010 10:46 am ] |
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Hang on, i think i dropped the front frame 1st, then put on the tressels and then dropped the rear frame, a few sets of hands with a couple of jacks/stands. |
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| Author: | Hunter2 [ Tue Dec 21, 2010 12:57 pm ] |
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Without the subframes, I have found it best to use wooden cribs (pieces of used 4"x4" posts) and 2"x6" lumber to span between the cribs. 2"x6" gives a jacking point fore and aft for repositioning cribs and support without stressing any of the Mini's floor areas. My son even padded some 4"x4" with old carpet to protect the wee beasties when 2"x6" not used or to place on top of the 2"x6" to provide clearance to run lines, cable etc. 
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| Author: | estapol [ Tue Dec 21, 2010 2:14 pm ] |
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Milk crates??? Will this be enough to hold up the weight of the shell???? A milk crate bows when I'm on top of it (although im not that small  )
To hard to find any cheap wood down here unfortunately I might find some milk crates and give it a go.... what's the worse that could happen
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| Author: | mini_mad_matt [ Tue Dec 21, 2010 6:00 pm ] |
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I've used milk crates to hold up a mini before and they worked like a charm. |
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| Author: | awdmoke [ Tue Dec 21, 2010 6:05 pm ] |
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Milk crates are fine for a shell Make sure the engine/front subframe is supported by jack/stands though! |
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| Author: | estapol [ Tue Dec 21, 2010 6:42 pm ] |
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yeah sweet well the donk is out and the front subframe will be coming out when the crates go under....... thanks for the addddvice guys Hoba |
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| Author: | Mike_Byron [ Wed Dec 22, 2010 6:44 am ] |
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Doogie once told me four mik crates will support a complete nissan pulsar (without wheels) for a week in mid January hot sun before it begins to sag. A shell is fine |
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| Author: | estapol [ Wed Dec 22, 2010 8:38 am ] |
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hahahaha that is gold well the mini is gonna be on the crates till i get round to making a rottiserie ( which knowing me will take months) |
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| Author: | 9YaTaH [ Wed Dec 22, 2010 12:35 pm ] |
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20 litre drums filled with water and sealed with their caps?? 
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| Author: | Wombat [ Wed Dec 22, 2010 1:17 pm ] |
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Or a Supercrap set of stands on sale at the moment - $17 something - nearly half price - Think I'll get another pair so I have one for each corner if needed. These but can't find online cattledog - saw it on TV last night 
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| Author: | awdmoke [ Wed Dec 22, 2010 1:25 pm ] |
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Wombat wrote: Or a Supercrap set of stands on sale at the moment - $17 something - nearly half price - Think I'll get another pair so I have one for each corner if needed.
Ooooh! Last minute Chrissy present for me 
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| Author: | Wombat [ Wed Dec 22, 2010 1:35 pm ] |
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Just checked - Supercheap Boxing Day Sale |
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