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MG MGF Technical - Trolley jack location points

Perhaps a stupid question...where are the correct location/support points to place a trolley jack beneath a TF?
As I have the 160 with IMS, no jack and wheelbrace are supplied, so will revert to my old MGB technique of two wheels off at same time :-)
Blue Max

Bob U have mail
JohnP

Thanks,John P...will check soon!
Blue Max

Please share the info.... :o)
tim woolcott

Tim U2
JohnP

Trolley jacking points can be found in the centre line of the car - at the front, it is ahead of the front subframe, and at the rear behind it (or in front - if you are looking from the rear of the car).

They are pretty easy to identify - they are a 'U' shape made of - I presume - high tensile steel.

But as long as you don't jack under suspension components, I don't suppose it matters where under the subframe you place the jack.

When resting the car on axle stands, I usually put them under the corners of the subframe.
Rob Bell

Tim, email returned due to my inability to spell. remailed.
JohnP

Johnp if not to much trouble could you send me as well, as im'e jacking mine up on weekend to top up gearbox,thanks in advance,Dave.
DC Morris

consider it done dave
JohnP

Here we go
http://www.mgfcar.de/gearbox/DSC00601.jpg
http://www.mgfcar.de/gearbox/DCP_5962.jpg
notice the wooden plate below the wheel. This is to get enough clearance for the trolly jack arm if the car is lowered to 340mm.
Dieter K.

This thread was discussed on 04/03/2003

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