504 vs hoist

[tonch504]

Hi all,

When lifting a 504 on a 2-post hoist, where should I lift? The rear pickup points are easy, it’s where the jack would go, under the crossmember mount. But what about at the front? Do I lift under the chassis rails or under the bodywork sill?
Advice appreciated.

 

[julian c b]

Not the sill. Under the crossmember where the radiator sits is better

 

[BIGRR]

I would go for under the engine mount crossmember.

 

[cjl]

Provided they are in good condition and not rusty the chassis members are fine I lift mine that way.
The lifting arms on a two post hoist will not reach the engine cross member let alone the radiator
cross member.
Chris.

 

[FedGrapes]

Make sure you do get the chassis member and not just the sill, and that the load is nicely spread on each point.

 

[GRAHAM WALLIS]

Not the sill. Under the crossmember where the radiator sits is better

No possible on a hoist.

 

[Far North Kiwi]

Use my two post hoist all the time for 203,403,404,504. Long chassis rail 300mm in from sill is the place BUT BE SURE TO USE A WOOD BLOCK WIDER THAN RAIL SECTION OR THE HOIST HEADS CAN DENT THE SECTION.

 

[julian c b]

Did you manage to get your car to idle smoothly?

 

[tonch504]

Did you manage to get your car to idle smoothly?

No, not yet, but I will.

 

[tonch504]

I went with this solution, based on all your advice. Works quite well.

 

[DoubleChevron]

I went with this solution, based on all your advice. Works quite well.

That is a nice looking hoist. Does it restrict access to the car much

 

[tonch504]

That is a nice looking hoist. Does it restrict access to the car much

Not a great deal.
While I’m confident with the quality, I’m still uneasy about getting under the car, so working on some kind of additional props for peace of mind.

 

[Peter C]

Not a great deal.
While I’m confident with the quality, I’m still uneasy about getting under the car, so working on some kind of additional props for peace of mind.

Strong, additional support is a good idea. We only get one spine, head whatever.

 

[Beano]

Just keep in mind that the chassis rails on 504s and 505s are quite soft. They are designed to fold up in an accident.
I've seen so many that were pushed up by jacking.

 

[DoubleChevron]

Not a great deal.
While I’m confident with the quality, I’m still uneasy about getting under the car, so working on some kind of additional props for peace of mind.

Thanks! I'd love to get a hoist oneday (when I have spare money .... So that will be when pigs fly :roflmao: ). Its a pity 4posters with belly lift are always so expensive

 

[Wildebeest]

I would never take the weight of the Peugeot on its buttress panels, they will collapse easily, water will be retained and rust will occur.
A piss weak part of Peugeot's design at the best of time.
With a two post hoist I've always used soft wooden blocks with grooves to accommodate the edge of the outer sills.

 

[Doush_504]

I think the best option for these cars is a sort of "tunnel" under the car so that the wheels would be carrying the weight not the chassis.

 

[dmccurtayne]

I think the best option for these cars is a sort of "tunnel" under the car so that the wheels would be carrying the weight not the chassis.

Like a pit ?


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[DoubleChevron]

I think the best option for these cars is a sort of "tunnel" under the car so that the wheels would be carrying the weight not the chassis.

They are called a 4post hoist .... Get one with belly lift and jacking beams if you can

 

[OddFireV6]

My humble opinion. With my 504 using a scissor lift and large rubber blocks, about 200mm in length, I have lifted directly under the sills for years without damage.