Can a car tow bar be used as a jacking point?

rustic · 19-11-2014, 14:33

I looked on the internet, and have found nothing.
Having seen a few caravan snakes, often the caravan is on it's side and the rear of the car lifted up above the ground by it's tow bar.

I have no problem with the Maverick/Terrano strength, but can you lift a car with a trolley jack located under the bar. For example a Picasso.
After all, the bar should be attached to the strongest part of the car, and often there is very little weight on the rear of most front wheel drive cars.

Looks stronger than the sill mounted jacking points.

19-11-2014, 14:33	#1
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	Can a car tow bar be used as a jacking point? I looked on the internet, and have found nothing. Having seen a few caravan snakes, often the caravan is on it's side and the rear of the car lifted up above the ground by it's tow bar. I have no problem with the Maverick/Terrano strength, but can you lift a car with a trolley jack located under the bar. For example a Picasso. After all, the bar should be attached to the strongest part of the car, and often there is very little weight on the rear of most front wheel drive cars. Looks stronger than the sill mounted jacking points. __________________ Ford Maverick GLX 1995 2.7TD LWB in illusion silver, 98k miles. Owned since new, for 22 years. Best car I have ever owned. Just wish I could drive it more.