Vehicle Lift Points

[thesnipe]

Hi all,

I have been asked to certify the lift points on an underground mine vehicle (lube truck). Unfortunately, the equipment was bought in 1981 and the company that manufactured it has been bought out. The manuals don't give any indication that the current lift points are a factory installation.

It seems to me this information should have been captured in the vehicle manuals.

This project may need to get diverted to a consultant....

Any ideas?

Thanks,
-Snipe

Snipe

 

[GregLocock]

Go and find a competent experienced vehicle mechanic. He'll find(a) where it has been lifted in the past (b) where it should be lifted and (c) whether the lift points are OE.

Cheers

Greg Locock


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[patprimmer]

Near where the springs bear weight on the frame is generally a good starting point or under an axle near the spring, like under the fish plate.

Regards
Pat
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