10-26-2016, 07:34 AM | #1 |
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Dose anyone knows a "good jack" for m235? I'm trying to find something to be able to exchange my winter wheels by myself by I'm not able to find one
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10-26-2016, 07:42 AM | #2 |
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http://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton-a...ump-62248.html Jack adapter puck: https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/Sit...pter/ES251251/ Mine is lowered on H&R and I can still get under the factory jack points without a problem. |
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10-26-2016, 08:28 AM | #3 |
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I'd like to invest in one of these - but a little too extravagant
http://pitstopusa.com/i-5063762-brun...-jack-red.html |
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10-26-2016, 01:59 PM | #6 |
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I've used this one for the last two years. Think it was on sale for $20 less when I bought it. It's always safe...just don't go under the car unless it's supported by jack stands. It's so compact, I never leave home without it.
http://www.harborfreight.com/15-ton-...ump-62160.html |
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10-27-2016, 01:37 PM | #8 | |
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If you're looking for a quality-cheap floor jack, look no further than the low profile 3 ton Harbor Freight for $175 plus the commonly available 25% coupon code. Plus a $15 jack pad from ECS or others. |
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11-11-2016, 11:29 AM | #10 |
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I keep one of these in my trunk. http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/1319770..._noapp=trueE46 e46 jack. Works perfectly. Good for emergencies. For working under the car i use my Harbor Freight 1.5 ton jack and some good jackstands.
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11-11-2016, 09:15 PM | #11 | |
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(Insert don't ever work under a lifted car that isn't supported by jack stands here..) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I also modeled a quick jack pad mount from some online specs, bought a 4 pack of hockey pucks and gave it to our CNC guy to quickly machine into perfect little jack pads... Only use it rarely and no need to spend a crapload on something you lose once a year until you find it. |
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11-13-2016, 08:36 PM | #12 |
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Look into QuickJack 5000 SXL. I bought one a year ago and use it a lot. (It fits under a lowered C7 ZO6). This is my first post on this forum since my wife swapped her 135i for an M235 last week.
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11-14-2016, 08:03 AM | #13 | |
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The fact that it's compact doesn't mean it's only for emergencies... |
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11-14-2016, 10:04 AM | #14 |
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I'm contemplating buying one of these next Spring,when I take my car out of Winter storage. I glad to here from somebody who recommends it.
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11-14-2016, 10:45 AM | #16 |
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That quickjack looks like a very nice option, most of the functionality of a lift, w/o the massive expense. I'm going to be thinking about that quite a bit this winter - thanks for sharing the link. Does it lay low enough you can just stow it under the car (push them inside the wheel-track and drive over it)?
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11-14-2016, 12:37 PM | #17 |
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Yes, that's how several of the people I've seen in videos use it, actually. They push them inside the wheel tracks, drive over, pull out to the jack points and lift. I think it's got a minimum height of 3", so that's plenty low for most.
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11-14-2016, 02:40 PM | #18 | |
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Floor jacks on the other hand are designed for repeated use, are much much much stronger, and are far easier to lift a car. Most importantly, they are FAR safer at lifting a car. I have seen many instances of scissor jacks collapsing and/or falling over because they were either setup incorrectly, the e-brake not set (i.e. the car rolls slightly backwards), or weren't used on a perfectly flat and level surface. Emergency scissor jacks are great for emergencies. I keep one in my M235 at all times as well as a tire plug kit. It really doesn't make any sense to buy a $20 scissor jack for swapping wheels when you can buy a fairly decent 1.5-2.0 ton floor jack for $30-40. I have a $120 Harbor Freight low-profile jack and three $30-40 1.5 ton jacks. A 1.5 ton jack is small and lightweight. I'd suggest buying two floor jacks and a set of jack stands for wheel swaps and having a scissor jack in the car if you're experienced with installing temporary tire plugs. |
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11-14-2016, 03:04 PM | #19 | |
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http://www.harborfreight.com/15-ton-...ump-62160.html Scissor jack not found. |
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11-14-2016, 04:41 PM | #20 |
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I 'm seeing a bunch of interest in QuickJack. If you buy one, use 2x6s to fill the cavities in the lift platform and it becomes so much easier to use. (Especially on a BMW with the integral jacking blocks under it) Our car can be lifted to max height in about one minute after the engine is shut off.
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