How to use the standard LADA telescopic jack

Types of jacks

• The machine tools market offers a wide selection of jacks. The most popular of them:
• mechanical - have a limited load capacity, but can be used in any weather: even in severe frost.
• rolling - usually used in car repair shops due to its large size. Easily moves from one wheel to another as it is equipped with wheels.
• screw - belong to the group of mechanical ones, and therefore are also limited in load capacity. They have a small point of support, and therefore are considered not the safest.
• Inflatable - has a large load capacity and reliability, is convenient to use and does not take up too much space. The truth has a high price compared to others.

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Any car should have a compact lifting mechanism, since the need to replace a wheel always arises unexpectedly and in the most inconvenient places. If you often travel outside the city, it is better to replace the standard tool with a more reliable one, with the ability to install it on uneven roads.

The best jack manufacturers

Many manufacturers offer their jacks to car owners, but not all of them are capable of handling the lift. Some are too flimsy and break quickly. We have selected brands that adequately cope with their tasks.

BISON

is a company offering a wide range of tools. The family of jacks includes models of different types, which are united by a reliable design.

Airline

is a Chinese manufacturer offering car owners high-quality jacks at an affordable price. Its product range includes screw, bottle and roll-on models for passenger cars.

Stels

is a Russian company offering drivers a huge selection of high-quality jacks. Stells products are popular for their ergonomics, functional details and wide price range.

KRAFT

– different types of jacks for cars of any weight. There are both mechanical and electrical models, which are distinguished by their high quality and durability.

Matrix

- one of the most popular brands. The manufacturer does not skimp on quality materials and ensures the convenience and safety of using jacks. At the same time, he takes care of convenient cases.

How to use it correctly

Looking at the small size and flimsy appearance of the standard product, drivers often wonder where to put the jack so that it does not break and can lift the car? Where should the car itself be parked? Indeed, for a plastic tool to help change a wheel properly, not every surface is suitable for it.

Places where the jack rests on the car - for this purpose, there is a place on the thresholds marked with an embossed triangle where the tool should be placed so as not to damage the body. And in order for the standard lift to stand up straight, it has a special hook that can be used to hook it to the car. If you do everything correctly, the car itself will not be damaged when replacing a wheel.

Preparing for work

Position of the tool in the organizer and sequence of work with the jack.

6.1

Before starting work, clean the supporting surface of the car body from dirt, prepare a platform on the ground for installing the jack.

Where to place the jack using the Lada Vesta as an example (there are protrusions in the indicated places):

6.2

Check that the jack has no mechanical damage, that the screw pairs are lubricated and not dirty. Brake the car following paragraph 2.2.

Standard jack

A factory tool causes opposite responses from car owners. Some say that it is light and compact, takes up little space in the trunk and is easy to use. Others consider the factory lift to be a mockery of manufacturers. It looks too flimsy, and not every driver decides to use such a “toy” for its intended purpose.

In fact, the car comes with a small plastic bottle-type jack. It is designed to lift a vehicle weighing no more than one ton on a hard, level surface. Its service life is not very long. You will most likely be able to change the wheel a couple of times, but on the third you will definitely notice that the lift is undergoing changes and bends. Some car enthusiasts encounter this problem even earlier.

The lifting height of the standard jack is small for comfortable work. They are barely enough to change a tire. Sometimes you even have to use additional lifting aids. On uneven and soft surfaces (such as sand), operation becomes dangerous.

Analogue - which was recognized by Vestavods

The analogue from autoprofy fits into the spare tire niche

If Vesta car owners decide to replace their standard jack with a better analogue, the performance characteristics of the tool and its size become important to them. If a new jack takes the place of the factory one, it must fit into a small foam niche, and not every tool can do this.

One of the favorite analogues among Lada Vesta owners was the AUTOPROFI DVB-20-Lo screw jack. This baby can handle cars weighing up to two tons, but at the same time neatly fits into the niche of the standard Lada jack. The price also cannot but please car enthusiasts. It will cost you approximately: 1500-2000 rubles.

You can purchase other, more expensive, massive and reliable lifting mechanisms, but you will have to allocate additional space for them. If you plan to use it in emergency situations, then this is not economically profitable. If the purpose is to change tires annually, in winter and summer, it’s worth spending a little more money, but choosing a good one.

Where is the jack in Lada Vesta?

Since we are talking about the fact that there is a special place in the trunk of the Lada for the jack, it is worth saying where it is. You can find the standard tool where the spare tire is. There is also a wheel wrench and a towing eye. The spare wheel has a foam niche into which tools are inserted. That’s why they don’t fly around the trunk and don’t take up any special space.

If you are not one of those owners who always have a spare tire, you can use the tool niche separately. True, it will hang around the trunk, so you will have to somewhat strengthen the structure.

Top 2. Stels 51127

Rating (2021): 4.58

45 reviews from resources were taken into account: Yandex.Market, Ozone

The most affordable hydraulics This jack has the lowest price among the hydraulic participants in our rating. But its carrying capacity is on par with everyone else.

• Characteristics

  Country Russia

• Average price: 3000 rub.
• Design: rolling
• Type: hydraulic
• Pickup, mm: 140
• Rise, mm: 340

A model with ergonomics thought out to the smallest detail. The jack does not require much physical effort, and the rotary handle ensures convenient operation in confined spaces. The pick-up height here is 140 mm - optimal for Lada Vesta cars with a ground clearance of 175-178 mm. The model is equipped with a valve that protects against overload. Car owners recommend choosing this jack because it is solid and durable. It handles the load well and allows you to use it quite often. Of course, there were some inconveniences - the model is bulky and quite heavy. But for the trunk of Vesta, especially the station wagon, this is not scary.

Advantages and disadvantages

• High quality build
• Affordable price
• Reliable wheels
• Comfortable in using

• Bulky
• No case

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Do you need mud flaps on the Lada Vesta SV Cross?

Mud flaps for Lada Vesta are an attribute of the passive safety of the car.

Shields are beneficial for the following reasons:

1. Safety of moving vehicles from behind. Dirt, ice, stones, sand flying out from under the wheels should not interfere with other road users, since a stone hitting the windshield often ultimately leads to an accident.
2. Vehicle integrity - all substances used to treat roads can get on the fenders and destroy the paint, and large crushed stones cause small dents or scratches on the underbody and body.
3. Elegant appearance - cars without mud flaps always look dirty and unkempt, they have to be washed frequently, which wastes money.

Front mudguards for Vesta Cross

Traffic regulations require their presence on all wheels, so they have to be installed.

Do-it-yourself Lada Vesta mudguard installation

Some owners order the installation of shields at a service station, but it is much faster to install mudguards on Vesta SV Cross yourself.

Required Tools

You will need the following tools and materials:

• a wheel wrench to unscrew the wheel bolts;
• jack for lifting a car;
• curly screwdriver;
• six-point screwdriver;
• drill or screwdriver;
• rag;
• metal brush;
• bitumen sealant.

Tools for installing mudguards

Litol or double-sided tape can be used as a sealant. But bitumen will be an inexpensive, quality option.

Preparatory work

Before starting installation, you need to prepare the workplace. To do this, you need to place the car on a flat surface and jack up the body. After this, unscrew the bolts securing the wheel. Remove it and place it under the bottom for safety.

Now you need to clean the area under the mudguard from adhering dirt. First, large pieces are removed with a wire brush, then the surface is wiped clean with a rag.

Front mudguards

Some configurations come with front mudguards on the Vesta from the interior, but sooner or later they must be replaced. To install the shields, you need to perform the following operations:

1. Removing the old trim, if there was one.
2. Marking the installation location for fasteners.
3. Drilling.
4. Applying a sealant to the surface.
5. Shield installation.
6. Removing excess dirt from the surface.
7. Wheel installation.

Before your first trip, you should wait some time for the bitumen to polymerize. Therefore, it is better to carry out this work in the evening.

Rear mudguards

Installation of the shields at the rear is carried out as follows:

1. After the preparatory processes, you need to attach an overlay to verify the holes already made by the factory.
2. Mark the missing holes with a self-tapping screw or core.
3. Use a screwdriver at low speed to drill holes.
4. Remove the two existing bolts.
5. Coat the trim with sealant at the point of contact with the wing.
6. Attach the rear mudguards for the Vesta SV and fasten them with self-tapping screws.
7. Use a rag soaked in gasoline to remove bitumen from the joints.

Installation of mudguards

After this, return the wheel to its place. When the bitumen composition has dried, the splash guards can be used.

Top 4. BISON Master 43040-2

Rating (2021): 3.80

19 reviews taken into account from resources: Yandex.Market, All tools

The most reliable Mechanical jack is functional and simple. Its compactness allows it to find a permanent place in the trunk, so help is always nearby.

• Characteristics

  Country: Russia (manufactured in China)

• Average price: 1857 rub.
• Design: screw
• Type: mechanical
• Pickup, mm: 120
• Rise, mm: 395

Car owners favorably view the products of this brand because they demonstrate the manufacturers' thorough approach and reliability. The jack is made of strong metal and can withstand the load indicated in the specifications. But this model is not intended for professional use, so you should not expect record longevity from it under intensive use. The carving wears off over time. In reviews, car owners talk about the ease of use of the jack and its good quality. It has a fairly large base, so the structure is stable. True, there is no rubber pad for support. The loop on the screw of the mechanism allows the use of a metal rod as a lever.

Advantages and disadvantages

• Good load capacity
• Reliable metal
• Affordable price

• The carving wears off over time
• No rubber pad