Instruments of Death P2 Volvo Jack

Post by **erikv11** » 28 Jun 2017, 12:30

Any suggestions for a replacement jack, that fits in the S60 trunk's spare compartment? I have a spare P80 jack, I will check and see if that does.

For in the garage I have a floor jack, but out on the road I'd rather feel better about whatever is in the trunk.

Post by **jonesg** » 28 Jun 2017, 15:07

erikv11 wrote: 28 Jun 2017, 12:30 Any suggestions for a replacement jack, that fits in the S60 trunk's spare compartment? I have a spare P80 jack, I will check and see if that does.

For in the garage I have a floor jack, but out on the road I'd rather feel better about whatever is in the trunk.

I know the scissor jack from my old 740 wouldn't fit with the spare in the trunk.

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 29 Jun 2017, 01:24

This is crazy...will have to check our V70 ('04) and my son's '07 S60 to see what the jacks look like. I don't think we've ever needed to use them.

Post by **precopster** » 29 Jun 2017, 01:43

Hydraulic trolley jack or nothing for me. I like my 2 functioning hands and intact skull very much.....

Georgeandkira · Post by **Georgeandkira** » 02 Jul 2017, 07:18

I'm with MadeinJapan; I'm going to check out the jack in my "new" '07 V70 today. Maybe keep my eyes peeled for chocks too.
Thanks to the OP too.

Post by **jonesg** » 02 Jul 2017, 11:45

Has anyone tried the 12v elec jacks ?

Georgeandkira · Post by **Georgeandkira** » 04 Jul 2017, 08:06

Wasn't aware of 12v electric jacks. I will give 'em a look. Do they come with an assortment of saddles?

Just broke out my V70's "instrument of death" for the first time and I gotta say...I can see a novice not grasping the way the purchase point works. It raised the vehicle 4" or so easily for my demo and I HAVE to say the wheel chocks idea is a sound one.

I also must check that all 4 of the jacking points are straight and intact. I'm glad this thread got me to familiarize myself with my minimized jack.

Post by **abscate** » 05 Jul 2017, 04:58

I haven't seen electric jack options. If it's a battery, the chance that the batttery will still hold charge when I need it will be nil, given the last time I used a jack on the road. At home, it's the racing jack form Pittsburgh, light, fast, safe.

Post by **jonesg** » 05 Jul 2017, 05:20

abscate wrote: 05 Jul 2017, 04:58 I haven't seen electric jack options. If it's a battery, the chance that the batttery will still hold charge when I need it will be nil, given the last time I used a jack on the road. At home, it's the racing jack form Pittsburgh, light, fast, safe.

Just bought that blue anodized racing jack but still need something for in the car.
Looking at the 12v elecs.

Post by **oragex** » 05 Jul 2017, 08:36

I wouldn't even think of starting repairs on a car without a floor jack. Also it's easier to work with 2 jack stands instead of only one.

And not about you, but I hope nobody here is using only the spare jack

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/da ... ay-4054634
http://www.nbnnews.com.au/2017/05/26/ma ... -off-jack/
http://metro.co.uk/2017/04/16/mechanic- ... t-6578697/