Where do the jack stands go?

Grumpa72 · 01-10-2008, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by pikkashoe

Grumpa the plastic on the jack points is pretty soft, using a jack without the adapter will chew them up.

That is why I said I used a block of wood. One lift so far and no damage.

pikkashoe · 01-10-2008, 11:48 AM

YEah I use a baseball glove, works like a charm as well. I thought about making an adapter with wood, the aluminum jack sold on here is also pretty nifty, buddy of mine has it.

Chowbow · 01-10-2008, 01:21 PM

For the front jack stand point, follow the front lower control arms back and you can support the car where the lower control arm meets the frame.

pikkashoe · 01-16-2008, 10:13 PM

Since I noticed this information is not really posted anywhere in the site, I decided to take pictures when I attempted to jack my car up to make it easier and clearer for everyone to see where to put the rear jackstands exactly. This is for an e92. Credit goes to Chowbow to pointing me in the right direction.

And this why I had to put the car up on jacks, damm tire place did this to all four of my wheels.

Fortunately I was able to clean and shine up the inner wheel, wish it would stay like this. oh well

taichimaster · 01-17-2008, 12:21 AM

Nice!

Thanks for sharing the information.

Yvette · 01-17-2008, 01:00 AM

control arm i guess

san~man · 01-17-2008, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by pikkashoe

And this why I had to put the car up on jacks, damm tire place did this to all four of my wheels.

I hope you made them pay you for that.

I'd be HELLA pissed.

NM_BMW · 01-17-2008, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by pikkashoe

That sucks... I did the same thing going into the touchless carwash... Stupid wheel guides. Did you get this fixed? and how? I know a guy who will fix wheels, he charges about $75 a wheel or so.

Anyways, I used the rear diff to jack up the rear end and I put the jack stands on the rear most jacking points... Worked fine for me and my hard plastic points are fine, never looked like they were sitting on jacks. I was just putting in an exhaust though... I won't be jacking up my car again in the future, since I have ramps for the front to do my oil changes.

Chowbow · 01-17-2008, 03:03 AM

It's probably not a good idea to jack up from the rear diff, but it probably won't kill it either. I think the regular jack points is safest.

Glad you got the jack points, and great idea to take pictures, might be worthwhile to add them to your first post for searchers too...

pikkashoe · 01-17-2008, 09:49 AM

Yeah the place who mounted my tires is paying for the repairs, they are being dropped off today, I will post a picture.

JackMac · 01-17-2008, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by pikkashoe

Well Im going to try this weekend to see if my jack stands are high enough to pull it off. Grumpa the plastic on the jack points is pretty soft, using a jack without the adapter will chew them up. Its not a big deal though.

I've used the OEM jack points to raise the car many times without any issue with the plastic support. I use a hydraulic floor jack (Craftsman) and no adapter.

p.s can't see your pics this morning, or is it just me?

pikkashoe · 01-17-2008, 10:47 AM

Just you, they are working fine. And the pictures show where to put the jackstands after while using the oem jack points.

JackMac · 01-17-2008, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by pikkashoe

Just you, they are working fine. And the pictures show where to put the jackstands after while using the oem jack points.

OK, thanks. I'll try from a different location later today.

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pikkashoe Major 61 Rep 1,239 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335 Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (1)	Since I noticed this information is not really posted anywhere in the site, I decided to take pictures when I attempted to jack my car up to make it easier and clearer for everyone to see where to put the rear jackstands exactly. This is for an e92. Credit goes to Chowbow to pointing me in the right direction. And this why I had to put the car up on jacks, damm tire place did this to all four of my wheels. Fortunately I was able to clean and shine up the inner wheel, wish it would stay like this. oh well __________________ 2007 E92 AW/Coral Red/Alumin, 6 speed manual, ZSP, PROCEDE V3.1, Factory Short-Throw Knob, Bms Filter. 12/7/07 - 12.84 @ 109.36
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