Axle Stands

[RUM4MO]

I used a suitable sized socket (1/2" square drive) resting it vertically on the top on a trolley jack, as the hard plastic "peg" ends up recessed within the "rubber" main part.

Just one though, if you leave them on the car for 10 years, they will be impossible to remove for using on the next car, trust me, I tried to remove them with no success!

That was the reason that I needed to buy another set for wife's new car, I put a "fillet" of grease on the top of the rubber part so that no water would be trapped between the top and the car body, think I used Waxoyl the first time round.

To anyone buying these parts, remember to fit the rubber part first, then push in the plastic peg and it will lock the rubber part into the holes in the car frame. (I'm sure that info is not needed!)

[Warhon3]

Hi all,

Sorry to re raise this issue again but I was wondering if anyone could provide any pictures of
1. Point to jack car up using trolley jack
2. Points to place axle stands

I currently have a 6C GTI and was wanting to get the wheels off before winter arrives so I can get them washed and protected. I bought a trolley jack and axle stands but when inspecting the car I am scared more than anything to jack it up in case I don't have it in the correct position.

Can anyone please help me with this it would be much appreciated. Thanks

[RUM4MO]

Okay, no pictures but, if you use the 4-off points where the factory jigs locate on the body, you can fine them - one on each side inboard and behind the front wheels, and one on each side inboard in front of the rear wheels. The locations are easy to find, I think there is an oblong bung next to the correct bung on the front, and a slightly smaller bung beside the correct bung on the rear.

Using all four of these locations as your trolley jacking points, use a piece of hard sound wood to act as a load spreader on top of the trolley jack - 6" X 6" and roughly 1" thick should be enough.

Locations for axle stands, there are the 4-off marked areas where the emergency car jack is meant to be located, my worry is always trying to find suitable axle stands that will support the car safely without damaging it. I used to use some "old school" fabricated Halfords axle stands and fitted hardwood profiled spreaders on top of each one, unfortunately nowadays all the axle stands seem to be cast or forged and don't look like they would be very "kind" to the car. Fortunately for me, I've graduated up to proper jack stands bought in from USA.