So I've got winter rims and tires ready to install on my new G. Do I use the trunk jack one at a time? Do I buy a decent floor jack? If I buy the jack how do I position it. Can I change 2 wheels at a time? I would appreciate your advice.

Regards
Gary

 

garygrun,

As for myself, I invested in a floor jack some years ago. Its much easier to change your wheels using a floor jack rather than the trunk jack that comes with the G.
If you look in your owners manual, it shows the "jacking points" of your car. I only change one wheel at a time, that way I don't have to use any jack stands.
Another saftey precaution is to use wheel blocks just to prevent your car from rolling.
It usually takes me about 45 minutes to change over to my snows.

Good Luck

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A good floor jack is an invaluable tool. You don't need a real fancy or light one (like aluminum), just make sure it's well made. Reasonable priced ones can be had at Costco, etc.

It's difficult to jack up the two front tires off the ground at the same time since the central jack point is difficult for most jacks to reach. Both rears can be lifted by lifting the differential. Jack stands are always good safety items, so you may want to add this to the cost.

BTW, a few have found out the hard way (jack collapsing) that the OEM jack is only for occasional use for emergency roadside changes only.

I have a thread called 'Jacking your G' in the FAQ forum.

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Thanks for the info. I'll check out the FAQ. I don't believe that the manual refers to a floor jack - only the trunk jack. I'll read the FAQ first.

Regards
Gary

 

I read the FAQ.
If I read this right it's easiest to use a floor jack one wheel at a time by locating it at the side rimmed jack points. I will need to design a plate for the floor jack to avoid damage to the rim.
I can do that!

Regards
Gary

 

To make life easier I also sell a tool which adds about 200lbs of torque to the nuts on removeal, its an indespensible tool for anyones tool box, or to even carry in the car. The wrench is extendable and has various attachments 19-21mm, saves you alot of bone wrenching , knuckle killing tire jobs. The handle extends to 21".

I wish I had this tool in my earlier days.

It retails for $29.95 I have them in stock.

 

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If there is a Princess Auto near you, they have the flat grooved rubber adapter that fits most of the larger floor jacks for about $10. Direct replacement for the stock saddle. Doesn't crush the rails under the car since it spreads the load.

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