lifting jack bent

[necasperaterrent]

Has anyone replaced pad on 2014 Legacy? How is it done.

[aeroshots]

That stinks. Is it just the pad that is damaged or the jack itself?

[necasperaterrent]

No, just the pad. I believe it is held in place by large allen bolt up under the center of the pad?

[aeroshots]

Can you post a photo of the damage? That might get you some suggestions on repair or replace.
I'm modifying my headlights when parts arrive in a couple days. I'll crawl under and take a close look at the jacks for clues then.

[psw757]

Originally Posted by aeroshots

Can you post a photo of the damage? That might get you some suggestions on repair or replace.
I'm modifying my headlights when parts arrive in a couple days. I'll crawl under and take a close look at the jacks for clues then.

What kind of fix do you have for headlights?

[aeroshots]

Don't want to hijack this thread. If successful I'll post over on the headlight thread. If successful. 😃

[necasperaterrent]

picture to follow...thanks

[captnrick3]

Originally Posted by necasperaterrent

Has anyone replaced pad on 2014 Legacy? How is it done.

Yes. I bent one last summer really bad, totally my fault by setting it down over a hole and putting way too much pressure on it. The single hex bolt on the bottom can be removed with an impact wrench. There is no way to hold the shaft of the hydraulic ram. Comes off really easy that way.

Just to be sure, I called Equalizer to ask if there was any issue with the ram shaft turning some while removing the foot. Person I spoke to was very helpful and told me the impact was the only way to go, and a little shaft rotation was OK. I bought a spare foot, but was able to straighten and then strengthen the one I had and reinstall. Don't remember how much the foot was, but I did not find it bad at the time.

Hope that helps.

[aeroshots]

Update?

[necasperaterrent]

pictures to follow

[aeroshots]

Guessing that you have it fixed and no longer have a need for ideas from others.

[necasperaterrent]

I received a reply that stated the pad is held on by a hex bolt underneath the pad. Of course you need a air impact wrench to loosen. Problem solved

[aeroshots]

Very cool. Did you weld or replace the pad? Please share the source of the pad if placed. Thanks