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The diff really was'nt designed to support the weight of the car (TR6),
yes the casting is strong enough, but I am not sure the mounting
brackets are. With a live axle this is no problem, but with IRS then
I jack it up on the frame.
cheers
steve
RICHARD.JACKSON@NENE.AC.UK wrote:
>
> [snip]
> >I wouldn't take it too personally. People are probably afraid to answer
> >this, or presume that someone else did. Here's my two cents. To raise
> >the front or back of my Spitfire and GT6 (I know the TR6 is heavier than
> >the Spit, and probably the GT), I put the jack in the center of the
> >corresponding frame cross member, raise it only as high as necessary,
> >and then lower the car onto stands on the frame. I don't know that this
> >is "preferred," but I'm sure not gonna jack the car up one side at a
> >time. When jacking up the rear, I make sure to place the jack on the
> >frame only, and not let it catch on the differential. Wouldn't want to
> >hang the car on that!
>
> Why wouldn't you jack it up on the diff, I always do! Surely the casting is
> strong enough, or am I gonna bust something
>
> Rich
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