Jacking

jims-terrano · 06-05-2017, 07:30

Does anyone know if the later thin metal rear diffs are strong enough to take the weight of the truck if I stick the trolley jack under it. Obviously use axle stands before I go ahead and start working on it.

Just a bit worried after seeing stories of these diffs rotting through.

macabethiel · 06-05-2017, 09:34

Even though the Diff housing is pretty solid I would worry that the metal end cover could be damaged. I would play safe and jack it up from the axle near a suspension mounting point.

Banshee · 06-05-2017, 11:08

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Originally Posted by jims-terrano

Does anyone know if the later thin metal rear diffs are strong enough to take the weight of the truck if I stick the trolley jack under it. Obviously use axle stands before I go ahead and start working on it.

Just a bit worried after seeing stories of these diffs rotting through.

It's the only place mine ever gets jacked from and mine hasn't got any damage from doing so although it is in the same condition as Blocky's almost

solarman216 · 06-05-2017, 20:24

Jacking under the diff poses no problem whatsoever, Rick

stevew · 06-05-2017, 20:45

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Originally Posted by solarman216

Jacking under the diff poses no problem whatsoever, Rick

ye if jacking off the diff damages it, you realy need a new axle not a different jacking point

jims-terrano · 06-05-2017, 20:59

Remember guys this isn't the older cast iron thing that will survive the end of the world. This is the tissue paper cost cutting later type. The weight of the car isn't taken by the diff case it's taken by the ends of the axle when it's not jacked up.

solarman216 · 06-05-2017, 21:17

In spit of your fears guys the diff will take a fully loaded truck landing on a rock, trust me, and that includes the later jobbies, what is week on those are the internals, Rick

06-05-2017, 07:30	#1
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Jacking Does anyone know if the later thin metal rear diffs are strong enough to take the weight of the truck if I stick the trolley jack under it. Obviously use axle stands before I go ahead and start working on it. Just a bit worried after seeing stories of these diffs rotting through.

06-05-2017, 09:34	#2
macabethiel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Derby Vehicle: Freelander & Jeep GC 3.0 Posts: 4,416	Differential Cover Even though the Diff housing is pretty solid I would worry that the metal end cover could be damaged. I would play safe and jack it up from the axle near a suspension mounting point.

06-05-2017, 20:24	#4
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	Jacking under the diff poses no problem whatsoever, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

06-05-2017, 21:17	#7
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	In spit of your fears guys the diff will take a fully loaded truck landing on a rock, trust me, and that includes the later jobbies, what is week on those are the internals, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

06-05-2017, 20:59	#6
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Remember guys this isn't the older cast iron thing that will survive the end of the world. This is the tissue paper cost cutting later type. The weight of the car isn't taken by the diff case it's taken by the ends of the axle when it's not jacked up.