My method to Jack up the Jaguar XK | Place Axle/Jack Stands | Advice

[@macca3784]

Embarking on 1st XK ownership in a couple of weeks, loving your vids. You’re very straightforward, logical and level headed which is perfect. Learning lots on common issues and tips, super content.

[@julesdevins2268]

Just about to start working on rustproofing all underneath my Jaguar XKR - This video has been the bible for me. It has been bothering me for months at how to best get underneath it. Thanks sooooo much!!!

[@life_on_cars]

Thanks 😊 glad it helps . Take care

[@jojos_world_on_cars]

Hi Paul! I would like to take this opportunity to thank you very much for your KZbin videos. I've had my XK (model 2008) since February. I have never seen more understandable videos than yours. Everything is explained calmly, understandably and sympathetically. Please keep it up! And I can even understand almost everything when you speak 😉☺️. Hope you get to the interior at some point. For example, I would like to know how to carefully remove the entire area under the center armrest. There are hundreds of videos for my BMW E39, but not a single one for my Jaaaaag. I've only had problems with my original Jaguar ACM so far. But you don't have that (I think). Oh, btw ... many would certainly be interested in how to disassemble and assemble the bumper covers step by step, front and rear. I don't trust myself yet. Greetings from Kassel / Germany, Joachim

[@life_on_cars]

Thanks for the feedback I really appreciate it 👍

[@macca3784]

Super helpful video this. It might seem obvious to some, but knowing how to be confident you’re safe and not damage your car is absolute necessity. A tip I was told yrs ago was also leave the trolley jack in place (not taking any load) as well as axle stands as an extra precaution. Not sure if that is a good practice or discouraged today.

[@AH-yl5fe]

Hi Paul Great videos on the xk. I have a 2011 portfolio and your videos have encouraged me to try working on mine myself. Thanks A

[@markvincent5241]

Another great video, very thorough and well explained. Keep them coming.

[@jaybehling5803]

Great video and just in time as I’m about to paint my break calipers. Also enjoyed the battery maintainer video. When I use my battery maintainer I connect it to the hot terminal and ground located in the left corner of the boot, behind the plastic grill piece near the tail light. I would think it’s the same on British or American Jags. 4:26

[@life_on_cars]

Thanks buddy

[@daftelf]

Lovely car, mate. Got my first jaguar as well in the last year and I'm moving forward learning a few things. Ramps got me through the oil change and next I'm looking for a jack and stands. Much appreciate your expertise.

[@stevewoodmeuk8933]

Really helpful thank you! I’m about to do some servicing on my son’s XK so this was really helpful. I’m more used to working on my Range Rover so these sports cars are a very different beast! Loved your methodical approach and the care to took to pick out the jacking locations with the camera.

[@life_on_cars]

Thanks glad it's useful

[@philboyce1582]

Very educational Paul excellent video, thank you 👍

[@dstanners8443]

Really enjoyed that, very informative. Thinking of giving the underside a coat of Lanoguard before the winter months come along.

[@paulcharlesworth319]

Very good advice Paul. I will have to look for similar jacking points on the X100. Reason being I'm replacing the front brake discs. Wish me luck that I can remove the old ones.

[@adrianfowles7250]

Thanks for all your videos. Great content that is encouraging me to do more myself - much appreciated. Oh, and they will always be axle stands for me 🙂

[@life_on_cars]

Thanks buddy appreciate it

[@erikjeffery]

Very helpful, thank you, I was wondering what was the best way and now I have found out. Living just outside Barcelona, we don't have the same problems as you have in the UK with corrosion. I have a very low mileage 2007 XKR, I am the second owner and it is totally original. I have taken some photos which I can send you to show you the position of the protection for the brake pipes. Send me your e-mail and I will send them to you.

[@VideoTutors]

Thanks for such a relaxed video

[@Snoozzzzzze]

Great video. I’ve watched it again as I have finally tracked down an XKR back box. Cheers… MJS

[@life_on_cars]

Bet you are excited to get the exhaust fitted 👍

[@Snoozzzzzze]

@@life_on_cars I will be, have to do a bit of prep first… out of interest were the exhaust clamps welded/attached to the inlet pipes? I’ve bought new clamps but the old ones seems to be spot welded on. 🤔

[@life_on_cars]

Yes they are spot welded. You might need to cut / Drill off

[@Snoozzzzzze]

@@life_on_cars Wow. Thanks for the quick reply. It would be nice to use the expensive new clamps that I bought from Jaguar rather than the rusted but not too bad ones. Thanks again for the really useful content although my XK bills have gone up a lot this year. 😀 (2006 XK in dark grey 45K)

[@life_on_cars]

Yes my bills too. Spent some money on parts these last few weeks. Video content coming soon

[@chrisgodfrey5101]

Hi Paul ,had a look at brake pipe guard on mine yours has been bent a bit it comes out straight with a nice radius covering the pipes.

[@life_on_cars]

Thanks for checking for me , I thought that might be the case

[@papabash]

The problem i have with this method of raising the car is that it is an aluminum frame car that is glued and riveted. By raising one corner at a time you are putting a lot of stress on those joints. I would suggest to use a second jack and bring two corners up at the same time especially the front where you have the weight of the engine. Also i always use wheel chocks when raising a car up.

[@life_on_cars]

Yes it's not ideal, I'd love a two post lift at home 😉

[@klausbarocka6793]

Thankyou, good job. Didn'tknow this place.

[@jw-xkr3266]

Great video, very useful !

[@andrewmitchell8859]

Hi Paul could you possibly do a video on the steamed up XK 150 Headlights , I did the Volvo no problems but not sure about the Jaguar ? 👍🏻

[@stevebass3992]

Really useful. Thanks

[@richardsutton01]

I'm enjoying the videos but I'm not sure where this taboo on jacking up cars under any suspension components originates from. The force transmitted up through the lower wishbone / ball joint / king pin / strut / control arm (depending upon suspension design) when a wheel hits a pothole are several orders of magnitude greater that the force exerted by 1/4 of the vehicle weight. The force exerted by jacking is also in the same plane as the road-induced forces i.e. in compression through the suspension components rather than tension. Of course, jacking up under components such as anti-roll bars / panhard rods etc would lead to disaster but placing the jack head under or very close to the lower ball joint is as safe as houses .... and it has the big advantage the the car body does not have to be lifted as far because the suspension is not being extended and when working on some components you do not want fully extended suspension. Richard

[@life_on_cars]

That's true Richard, however, some suspension arms are easily damaged if the jack isn't quite under the ball joint.

[@paulmarriner5906]

I must ask where did you get the jumper

[@life_on_cars]

tonupclothing.co.uk

[@jaybehling5803]

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