[Jamesjedi]

I Found the jack point for the front center. And I see it is mentioned to use the differential to raise the rear. Are these both considered safe still? Not sure if it matters, my differential is LSD. I would think their housings would be very similar.

It would be helpful to get the two wheels up at the same time. And then use ramps and or jack stands.

[aerobod]

The centre jacking points are safe if used correctly - wheels on other axle chocked and lift on the diff in front of the rear cover, ensure that the jack doesn't touch the cover at all.

[harma24]

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This. I have used the center jack points when swapping my summer/winter wheels and bang out one axle at a time. Don't jack using the differential rear cover or the flange.

But, I find that it's not necessarily the most convenient way to jack up the car. The front end is so low that I have to drive up on 2x's to get my jack to the front center point, and both the front and rear jack points are so far in that I have to use very short strokes of the jack handle to get the car off the ground. Jacking the car up one corner at a time to swap wheels is pretty much as fast as jacking it up and changing a full axle.

[dradernh]

Originally Posted by harma24

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This. I have used the center jack points when swapping my summer/winter wheels and bang out one axle at a time. Don't jack using the differential rear cover or the flange.

But, I find that it's not necessarily the most convenient way to jack up the car. The front end is so low that I have to drive up on 2x's to get my jack to the front center point, and both the front and rear jack points are so far in that I have to use very short strokes of the jack handle to get the car off the ground. Jacking the car up one corner at a time to swap wheels is pretty much as fast as jacking it up and changing a full axle.

This is why I ended up going to a shop able to provide me with center jacking points on each side of the car. This modification isn't for everyone, I don't suppose, but I am ever so glad I had it done. It takes just a few minutes now to put the car up on four jack stands.

Details here: https://www.2addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1668225.

[bongko]

Nice mod. I have to add 30 mins to any project just to get the car up on 4 stands.

[Jamesjedi]

Thanks to all who replied. I’m still having trouble visualizing the exact jack point “in front of the diff”.

I know what you mean by “low”. I have the carbon fibre lip.

[aerobod]

Originally Posted by Jamesjedi

Thanks to all who replied. I’m still having trouble visualizing the exact jack point “in front of the diff”.

I know what you mean by “low”. I have the carbon fibre lip.

Although this is for the 1M, it has the same position and restrictions as the 2-series and most BMWs on central jacking point use: https://www.1addicts.com/forums/show...44&postcount=1

[Aspen235]

For tire changing I find that I can lift both front and back wheels clear with the jacking point behind the front wheel. Speeds things up.

[Jamesjedi]

Thanks everyone. Will be doing diff and gear fluid next week.