The Triumph Dolomite Club - Discussion Forum

Is it enough to raise and to support the rear axle when changing the bushes?

The official workshop manual states "Raise the car on the jack and support the body on stands."

I was hoping to keep weight off the bodywork

If the sills are iffy, lift it via an 18inch long piece of 6x2 to spread the load and allow for a stand to go in next to the jack.

Once the axle is hanging then support the axle with the jack under the diff before taking off the arms.

I have cut two lengths of wood, one for each side that I place along the flat part of the sills to spread the load. You can just see in the photo how I did it when I had to replace the trailing arm.

Letting the axle hang greatly improves access to the inner upper bush nuts. I then do one side at a time, it makes controlling the axle a lot easier! Especially as i'm usually alone under there!

Steve

Thanks for the tips all