Showbags Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Having never done this before...whats best place to place the blocks on the front end.....got a pic of the undercarriage, but cannot upload just yet. For a vigo 4wd pickup. There seems to be a few different points of support you could put it..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 At both axle areas near suspension. Better off using axle stands than blocks though IMO. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Showbags Posted July 27, 2014 Author Share Posted July 27, 2014 Won't have axle stands....so blocks it is. Looking under there yesterday, there is a Y shaped arm from the wheel, which is below the spring area....that looked the best area, but as it moves up and down in those joints, it looks like the wheel will hang down a lot, will have to lift it a lot to get it up clear of the floor.....does this sound right ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonman Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 When you say blocks, what are they ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Showbags Posted July 27, 2014 Author Share Posted July 27, 2014 Hardwood tree stumps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonman Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Wood is good. Was worried you was thinking breeze blocks which will break and crumble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZEMADE Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 What do you call long term? I have a Isuzu V-Cross in Thailand, I leave it from 4 to 6 months at a time whilst back home and have done so for the last 10 yrs. I also have an Isuzu D-Max in OZ and do exactly the same to it as explained below. I fill the tank up, this stops condensation forming in the tank over time, blow the tyres up to 50PSI this eliminates flat spots, let them back down on your return. Lock it up, disconnect the battery terminals and all is well. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Won't have axle stands....so blocks it is. Looking under there yesterday, there is a Y shaped arm from the wheel, which is below the spring area....that looked the best area, but as it moves up and down in those joints, it looks like the wheel will hang down a lot, will have to lift it a lot to get it up clear of the floor.....does this sound right ? No !! place your wood blocks ( wood good) under the axles as you would axle stands, google it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Showbags Posted July 28, 2014 Author Share Posted July 28, 2014 ^ I'll post a pic later as does not seem to be anywhere such as you mention to do this.... And for post above above....long term as in ....much longer than 6 months....possibly year or 3, but maybe trip back inbetween...who knows.....we don't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 https://www.google.co.th/search?tbm=isch&hl=en-TH&source=hp&q=where+to+put+axle+stands+on+a+car&gbv=2&oq=where+to+put+axle+stands&gs_l=img.1.4.0j0i24l9.4009.13197.0.21668.24.13.0.11.11.0.125.1574.0j13.13.0....0...1ac.1.34.img..0.24.1714.IPKv60A72Bo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casualbiker Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Sell it.. much easier. Because leaving it that long you may have problems with rodents eating your wiring. Mould on the interior. Seals drying out. Metal work seizing.. sell it! Sent from my XT1032 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Showbags Posted July 28, 2014 Author Share Posted July 28, 2014 Selling not an option. Here the undercarriage pics.... .[attachment=276944:20140726_140219(2).jpg] [attachment=276945:20140726_140423(1).jpg] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casualbiker Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 I would get a deep clean on it and spray with wd40. Sent from my XT1032 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Showbags Posted July 28, 2014 Author Share Posted July 28, 2014 I would get a deep clean on it and spray with wd40. Sent from my XT1032 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app good idea....getting it spray cleaned prior to parking, so can get them to pay more attention to underneath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Showbags Posted July 28, 2014 Author Share Posted July 28, 2014 But based on those pics of front end, where to sit the blocks exactly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 But based on those pics of front end, where to sit the blocks exactly Close to the front wheel so there's no suspension travel. For pete sake do you live anywhere near Sukhothai I'll come and do it for you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Showbags Posted July 28, 2014 Author Share Posted July 28, 2014 (edited) lol...no, long way away. Dont be concerned...i have a fair idea, just never done it before for long term and want to make sure in right spot as wont be back to change it for awhile.....just that the undercarriage has changed some what...or because it is an auto, never had an auto 4wd before....to all the ones I had many moons ago.....dont believe ever had one with that forked arm. and I ain't a mechanics arsehole, so that might explain it a little... Edited July 28, 2014 by Showbags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casualbiker Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Still say sell it. You will be better off.. I presume it's under cover? Sent from my XT1032 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Showbags Posted July 28, 2014 Author Share Posted July 28, 2014 (edited) Still say sell it. You will be better off.. I presume it's under cover? Sent from my XT1032 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Is there a subliminal message in the title or somethin ?....... Yes, it is locked up in a shed....a very good shed too.....shed not for sale either Edited July 28, 2014 by Showbags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AussieRob Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Still say sell it. You will be better off.. I presume it's under cover? Sent from my XT1032 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Is there a subliminal message in the title or somethin ?....... Yes, it is locked up in a shed....a very good shed too.....shed not for sale either Block in this area , under the lower control arm , so the wheel is staying in it's normal operating position , just high enough to keep the tyre off the ground . Give her a good bath before you go , deodorizer in the cab , change the oil and disconnect the battery . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Showbags Posted July 29, 2014 Author Share Posted July 29, 2014 (edited) Thanks for that AR.....exactly what I wanted as was not sure if to put it on the top of the Y section, across the 2 joints, or where the Y junction meets. Might not have time to change the oil, but a service was just 5k ago. An engineer friend told me 2 extra things to do....do not put the hand brake on, can seize and as you said, change the oil but use a 100% synthetic one...no idea why or what the diff is to normal oil used. Also going into the aircon place today to seal off an area down there somewhere where rats get into the filter area... Edited July 29, 2014 by Showbags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonman Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 You should be doing oil every 5k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casualbiker Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 You should be doing oil every 5k. German fellow I know sez he used to work for Audi. Reckons 50,000 km oil change interval. No problem ... :-D Sent from my XT1032 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 You should be doing oil every 5k. German fellow I know sez he used to work for Audi. Reckons 50,000 km oil change interval. No problem ... :-D Sent from my XT1032 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app One extreme to the other. 18000k or 1 year for a late petrol car. 12000k or 1year for diesels. To stay on topic change the oil and filter when you get back and drive it off the blocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casualbiker Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 You should be doing oil every 5k. German fellow I know sez he used to work for Audi. Reckons 50,000 km oil change interval. No problem ... :-D Sent from my XT1032 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app One extreme to the other. 18000k or 1 year for a late petrol car. 12000k or 1year for diesels. To stay on topic change the oil and filter when you get back and drive it off the blocks. Remember to put the wheels back on ........ presuming you took them off! Sent from my XT1032 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonman Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 You should be doing oil every 5k. German fellow I know sez he used to work for Audi. Reckons 50,000 km oil change interval. No problem ... :-D Sent from my XT1032 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Yeah I reckon the Audi might be using a bit better oil than an old clunker Vigo.... but I'll call bullcrap on the 50k oil change though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Showbags Posted July 29, 2014 Author Share Posted July 29, 2014 5k is usually the fanatic mechanical backgrounded owners....10k is no problem for the norm. Mine now done 190k's and changed every 10 and still runs like new...5 is overkill in my opinion and a pile of wasted oil into the environment for nothing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonman Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 You should be doing oil every 5k. German fellow I know sez he used to work for Audi. Reckons 50,000 km oil change interval. No problem ... :-D Sent from my XT1032 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Yeah I reckon the Audi might be using a bit better oil than an old clunker Vigo.... but I'll call bullcrap on the 50k oil change though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Showbags Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share Posted July 30, 2014 'bullcrap'....such an awesome word....not heard it for so long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AussieRob Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 5k is usually the fanatic mechanical backgrounded owners....10k is no problem for the norm. Mine now done 190k's and changed every 10 and still runs like new...5 is overkill in my opinion and a pile of wasted oil into the environment for nothing. That's me . But I have always worked in harsh remote conditions , it's not only about changing the oil , servicing a vehicle every 5K enables me to check other things as well , such as belts , tyres , air filters etc I have worked on vehicles ( Toyota's ) that have done 500k and still running sweet , I doubt that could be achieved by servicing every 10K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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