[Healeys] Platform lifting a Healey

Michael Salter michaelsalter at gmail.com
Wed Apr 14 13:32:53 MDT 2021


A socket also works well for the spacer but guaranteed it will be the size
that you need for the job that you have planned.

M

On Wed., Apr. 14, 2021, 1:53 p.m. Henry G Leach via Healeys, <
healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:

>
> Guys- another real important point to take into consideration when lifting
> your Healey and "hanging" the front suspension.  Place a 2" block (for 100)
> between the shock arm and frame plate (I believe it is 1-1/2" for the
> 3000), BEFORE you attempt to raise the car off the ground in this
> manner.(photo)
>
> This is in the workshop manual and if you ignore that passage, you will
> crush and destroy the rubber rebound on the shock tower...it's then nearly
> impossible to replace them without removing the shock.
>
> I made these out of a block of 1-1/8" plywood subfloor.  I cut one side to
> 2" high and the other side to 1-1/2". That way I could use it on both cars.
> Make two, so if you lift the car from the front crossmember, with a floor
> jack (careful there-use padding), insert them each, first, and then lift
> the car.
>
> If you lift it safely, as Perry suggests, you will not crush the rebound
> or split open the cross frame seam with a bottle jack. This issue is also a
> factor on two post lifts with outriggers.  Bad idea for Healeys! But I have
> seen these poor methods done countless times. I recommend a 4 post lift
> with adjustable ramps.(Bendpak shown)  Hank
>
> -----------------------------------------
> From: "healeyguy--- via Healeys"
> To: "55healey at comcast.net"
> Cc: "healeys at autox.team.net"
> Sent: Wednesday April 14 2021 10:12:56AM
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Platform lift
>
> On many unibody type vehicles the recommended location to lift those
> vehicles is the lower edge of the front fender / rocker panel for normal
> jacking while changing a flat tire.
> On an Austin Healey the provided jacks were intended to be used under a
> suspension point. Handbook states for front wheel change, jack under the
> outer rim of the spring lower plate .
> Rear tire change, jack under the lowest spring leaf to the rear axle, with
> the lipped end on the outside of the spring end up against the spring "U"
> bolt.
> P
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Robert Westcott <55healey at comcast.net>
> To: Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wed, Apr 14, 2021 12:04 pm
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Platform lift
>
> Speaking of lifts,  I would love it if someone would make a diagram of the
> Healey’s frame ( for the 100 and 3000 ) with proper jacking and lift
> locations.
>
> It would be great to keep a copy in the car in case you ever have to have
> someone in a shop that doesn’t know Healeys try lift it.
>
> I had one incident where an unknowing attendant used the fender seams as
> his lifting point. Bugger .
>
> Rob
>
> > On Apr 14, 2021, at 7:42 AM, Simon Lachlan via Healeys <
> healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:
> >
> > Thank you for the replies. Some interesting thoughts.
> > I suppose the most urgent question is: can one rest an AH 3000 on the
> platform of a scissors lift on its sills? Using suitable padding, of course.
> > If not, I’m a bit stumped. I’d love to drive over (40 minutes) to try
> the car on the ramp but the vendor won’t play ball.
> > Simon
>
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