Jack Stand Placement

JC · Post by JC » Thu Jul 19, 2007 10:13 pm

I need to take off my breaks all of them at once and have to lift the 712 Pinz. I have 4 jack stands and want to know where to place the rear ones so that the 4 rear wheels will stay off of the ground. I would rather not have to buy 2 more jack stands but will if that is best. Thanks in advance.

todds112 · Post by **todds112** » Fri Jul 20, 2007 12:43 am

On the SDP-Pinzgauer site there is a photo section on a drivetrain rebuild. They show placing the stands under the rear bumpers. They would need to be taller than the average stands I have seen, though to get the wheels off the ground.

JC · Post by JC » Fri Jul 20, 2007 8:33 am

I was just looking under the pinz and noticed a metal support from the drive line tube that has the leaf spring attached to it could this be a good place to put the jack stand if the bumper is out of reach.

Profpinz · Post by **Profpinz** » Fri Jul 20, 2007 8:55 am

Just put two jack stands under either the rear or centre axle tubes as per you would on the front (and the other two under the front of course)
Providing the check-straps are in good condition the rear suspension will adapt...that is if you put the jacks under the rear axles they will fully compress up against the bump stops and the levelling suspension will push the centre axles down till the check straps take the load.
The same system applies if you put the stands under the centre axles but I would use the rear to limit unsupported overhang.
You will of course have to compensate for the suspension travel height by increasing the height of the jack stands substantially otherwise the tyres on the unsupported axles will remain on the ground.
Have fun with the Brakes!

lindenengineering · Post by **lindenengineering** » Fri Jul 20, 2007 8:42 pm

Peter
Give me a break with those brakes!
Dennis