Jobs to do on lift

[donkmeister]

I am planning to rent a few hours on a two post lift to do some jobs on one of my other cars. Whilst there I thought I would change the oil on the LS460... Not strictly a ramp job but I've never been a fan of clambering under cars despite never dropping one.

Whilst there I thought I would have a good poke about the brakes, steering and suspension to see if anything looks like it should be renewed in the near future.

What other jobs would you do whilst you have an LS460 in the air?

[Newbie777]

1 hour ago, donkmeister said:

I am planning to rent a few hours on a two post lift to do some jobs on one of my other cars. Whilst there I thought I would change the oil on the LS460... Not strictly a ramp job but I've never been a fan of clambering under cars despite never dropping one.

Whilst there I thought I would have a good poke about the brakes, steering and suspension to see if anything looks like it should be renewed in the near future.

What other jobs would you do whilst you have an LS460 in the air?

I would check the braided earth strap connecting body to gearbox. They seem to perish very easily.

[Bluemarlin]

If it were me I'd take the opportunity to do some rustproofing.

[Howplum]

Check the handbrake cables?

[hockeyedwards]

How far do you want to go.... hello rabbit hole my old friend 😛

undertray(s) off, check for signs of leaks/ weeping, visually inspect bushes

wheels off, deep clean of arches, suspension, brakes, underneath the car/ put some protection on/ look for any signs of rusting etc

Exhaust off if you want, handbrake check, look at all areas again for rust, wire wheeling, adding protection where required. Brake lines check.

Check of rear subframe components, bushes, wire wheel rust, add protection... you get the idea 😂

And a final 'buttoning up', see if you're missing any obvious clips/ nuts/ bolts/ trims etc

[MLW]

Drain and refill the diff. Simple job, about £20 in fluid.