Hi all

Is it normal to get loud cracking/creaking noises when jacking up the front of the car with a trolley jack?

I only jacked it up slightly - (wheels weren't off the ground so it wasn't high) when it made these noises - kind of like it was coming from the jack itself but hard to tell. In fear I quickly lowered it back down. The plate where I jacked the car isn't bent or damaged or anything
I used the correct jacking point - the plate behind the sump

My guess is that its normal but thought I'd ask

Sorry if this sounds like a stupid question - better safe than sorry tho

 

Yes normal, my bugeye does it and so does my 3 year old Peugeot. Make sure to use axle stands and not support on the jack though, jack
Just for lifting

 

Nice one cheers dude

 

I realise it's not the most exciting post in the world, but I wrote about my recent experience with jacks and axle stands here...
http://www.carjerk.co.uk/2014/03/re-...zas-undertray/

PS: I didn't experience any nasty cracking or groaning noises. It was probably the jack.