Jack - High lift jack
hello.... after my little post on "iO might get out and about" for 5000+ kil... Bob juggested I should get a good jack.
As my iO is lifted, the one in the boot is just enough to lift the car :(
What should I buy you think??? The hydrolic once are too short and the High jack are wellwellwelllll big heavy and expensive!
spare jack
Something like this maybe
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Hydraulic-Bottle-Jack-Car-Truck-Caravan-SUV-4...
Happy io
Be careful with hydraulic bottle jacks...
Before buying a hydraulic bottle jack I suggest you make a couple of measurements first - completely deflate the tire and measure the space you have between the ground and the "jack point" - make sure the jack can fit - also maximum lift on a bottle jack will be either be X2 or X3 it's closed height - does it lift enough?
Scissors jacks (like the OE jack) typically go lower than bottle jacks, and also have a wider range of movement between completely closed and completely open.
Bottle jacks also need to be stored upright, if not, at some point they will leak oil, scissors jacks can be stored in any position.
Syndicate
Jack
I found Bob list a bit on the short side....
Try the one you have and see if it is enough, much easier to train in your driveway than in the middle of the bush anyway. If you cannot lift fully the car, you may take a piece of timber to put under or try to lift under the lower control arm/ side of diff instead (with lots of caution, not as stable) .....You are right a high jack is big and heavy.
The list of thing to take can be long....but as you said good tyres are a must and if you are going to do dirt road, I will stay away from road tyres as you may/will end up with lots of punctures. A good compressor and a tyre puncture kit is also a must have. A UHF can help, a good insurance if something goes wrong is also good. Get the car fully serviced a month before leaving and let them know that you are going on a long trip. Get the belt replaced and keep the old one. In your tool kit you could have some glue, some liquid metal, couple of sealant, something to fix a water leak (additive to put in the radiator) cable tie, fence wire, electrical wire, electrical tape, duct tape tarzan grip or other tough one, cleaning wipe, gloves. Always have a first aid kit as well.
Check your water and oil level every morning before leaving, have a quick check around as well....2 mins at the most.
Tool wise, metric only on the io, the 12 and 14 are every where, get a spanner to remove the plug and to add oil in the diff or T∕C and gear box. One thing I always say is if even you have no idea how to fix your car, tools could help a passing by mechanic (without tools) to help you out.
A canvas tarp 2m x 2m, some rope, I like to have a longer tool to remove the wheel nuts as well, GPS.....
These are always in my car when going out and they don't take to much room.....probably forgot a few thing....
Happy io
My io is now SOLD Thankshttp://pajerio.com/forum/claudes-io-2002-zr-built-thread-onlyhappy-io