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Jacking point repair
Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2015 12:59 pm
by nwxh
If the centre crossmember is being replaced, does it need the jacking points or can these be ommited?
Re: Jacking point repair
Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2015 1:12 pm
by simmitc
You do not have to fit the jacking points. They might look "right" but nobody uses them and they only collect mud and muck, and therefore rust.
Re: Jacking point repair
Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2015 1:14 pm
by ianmack
The jacking points are not essential and can be left off. A scissor type jack seems to give the smallest height for placing under the front or rear suspension when a tyre is flat.
Re: Jacking point repair
Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2015 1:18 pm
by nwxh
Thanks! Why are they still manufactured? originality?
Re: Jacking point repair
Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2015 4:09 pm
by ianmack
Yep! Don't even think about doing concours without them!
Re: Jacking point repair
Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2015 4:20 pm
by SteveClem
I've got them on both of my minors... Flooded them with waxoyl and put a rubber cap on.
Re: Jacking point repair
Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2015 8:02 pm
by bmcecosse
They add no strength and you must NEVER use them anyway. Leave them off. They are sold as extras to the Xmember repair - so save the pennies!
Re: Jacking point repair
Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2015 10:12 pm
by nwxh
Since the car was and will be a daily driver not a show car, pennies duly saved. Many thanks!