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Triumph TR6 - Raising my TR6 to change flat tire

Finally we see the sun and feel the heat, this means TR6 rides at last ! Does anyone out there knows where to lift the car without dammaging the frame in case we need to change a flat. I cannot find any documentation on the net and or any publication. Just wondering what is your experience. Thank you all for your input!

Happy riding to all you enthousiast !!!!
L. Towel

Use your trusty Triumph zissors jack and lift just forward of the rear tire or aft of the front tire, preferably under the frame.
db
Doug Baker

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DON KELLY

just like doug says...the scissor jack has a low enough profile to sit under the frame for jacking. For higher lifting I start with the scissor jack and than use a stand and a cheapo floor jack. I try to use a stand or a concrete block for back-up should something give out...I'm a little paranoild about that!

Chris
c.a.e. emenhiser

Chris,

You are not paranoid enough if you are using a concrete block, even for a backup!!

Len
Leonard G Middleton

I hear ya Len, thanks!
c.a.e. emenhiser

Please don't anybody use a concrete block for a jack stand. Very dangerous. Jeez, use a chunk of birch - it won't shatter as quick as a cinder block; use a spare tire, a bunch of stacked 2" x 6" or greater but never concrete.

Bob
Bob Evans

Just imagine you've run over Sharon Stone (or someone similar) and you'll soon get it up to the height you need.........
Roger H

Hi Guys,
While on the subject of lifting our 6's...I made 4 of these and they are great to drive the car up on and the jack works anywhere under the car. No more double lifting just to change the oil or check the brakes !

Charlie

Charlie B.

This thread was discussed between 03/05/2007 and 13/05/2007

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