Home made jack pad for Model S

[steinermeister]

I'm in for 4! Please keep us updated!

 

[Stirthepot]

im in. would definitely buy

 

[D.E.]

After failing to find a proper jack pad for my Model S, I decided to make one myself out of the wood. I wanted something that would use entire jacking surface and would not slip. I also wanted something that would self-center to use this entire jacking surface.
It took me quite a few hours to get it right, so I am sharing my final dimensions with the community (all dimensions are im mm).

Here is what I needed to get from the local home improvement store:
A piece of 2x3 stud (cut to 146mm in length)
1 inch poplar dowel (cut to 30mm, used 2 pieces)
7/8 inch poplar dowel (cut to 30mm, used 1 piece)

I drilled 10mm deep holes for the dowels to embedded them and glued them in place. So these pings are sticking-out by 20mm. This way they my pins are serving as a guides only and not pushing on anything underneath the jacking surface.

The most expensive part was buying the forstner drill bits for these 1" and 7/8" holes (didn't have them at home). The rest of the materials were less then $15.

You can see the pictures of my rig below.
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Nick, thanks very much for your detailed measurements and your pictures. I wholesale copied your most excellent design to make some of my own.

Since I don't have the air suspension, I used thinner stock than your 2X4. It still provides plenty of clearance between the jack and the battery pack. The base is 1” maple, the dowels are cut from dowels I already had.

As far as the questions about maple, bowling alleys are made of maple. It is tough wood.

Not shown but I added a thin rubber mat to mine with cutouts for the pins. The car will be sitting on the rubber and supported by the maple.


Best,
David

 

[Murphy’s Law]

Wow there are a lot of posts on this subject. I see the typical $2 hockey puck fanatics are here.

I’ve seen wood blocks to hockey pucks used to lift these 60-140k$ vehicles and never understood why anyone would chance damaging the $45k battery packs due to that wood cracking or that hockey puck slide just enough to pinch the casing of the battery or the side skirts.

I designed and produce a speciality tool for the Tesla models about a year ago trying to make one that would work with both S/X and found the bolt holes to be different lengths and a slightly different curve keeping them from one single design.

My response to those using a block of wood or hockey puck, use what you feel comfortable with and I’m sure a lead pipe would work instead of a hammer too.

 

[steinermeister]

Can you share more details on the product itself, cost, etc?

 

[Murphy’s Law]

They are 3d printed with magnets inlaid to attract to the bolts so you just place in bolt holes and it holds itself in place while you are rolling the floor jack under.

I sell these on eBay for $50-$55 and offer a multiple order discount.

I use these every day and feel piece of mind is worth the cost to the consumer.
Model S
Tesla Model S Jack Lift Point Adapter Pad For Tire Service Tire Change | eBay
Model X
Tesla Model X Jack Lift Adapter Tire Service | eBay

 

[Murphy’s Law]

Can you share more details on the product itself, cost, etc?

Can you share more details on the product itself, cost, etc?

 

[jjh1234]

They are 3d printed with magnets inlaid to attract to the bolts so you just place in bolt holes and it holds itself in place while you are rolling the floor jack under.

I sell these on eBay for $50-$55 and offer a multiple order discount.

I use these every day and feel piece of mind is worth the cost to the consumer.
Model S
Tesla Model S Jack Lift Point Adapter Pad For Tire Service Tire Change | eBay
Model X
Tesla Model X Jack Lift Adapter Tire Service | eBay

Sorry, but most of the wood ones shown in this thread look a lot more sturdy than yours. Especially the ones by @Mtl_m3

 

[Murphy’s Law]

Can you share more details on the product itself, cost, etc?

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Can you share more details on the product itself, cost, etc?

Can you share more details on the product itself, cost, etc?

They are 3d printed and hold themself inplace so as to make it easier for you to place the floor jack under it in the optimal place.

The bottom is hardened rubber with just enough give and height to make it more stable and still give the best clearance from your floor jack plate and the battery pack.
It took me a few months and 8 versions to get it exactly how I wanted it.

 

[Murphy’s Law]

Sorry, but most of the wood ones shown in this thread look a lot more sturdy than yours. Especially the ones by @Mtl_m3

I respectfully refute your claim, hardened abs is very sturdy.
The wood leaves splitting and slippage with its smooth surface. I’ve sold hundreds of these and use them daily myself.

 

[Magomboman]

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I respectfully refute your claim, hardened abs is very sturdy.
The wood leaves splitting and slippage with its smooth surface. I’ve sold hundreds of these and use them daily myself.

To be clear that $58 for a set of 4 for the MS

 

[artsci]

I just ordered a set of @Murphy’s Law pads. If the come on time I’ll be using them this weekend to change out the summer wheels/tires. Will report back when I put them to use. I like the design and the use of magnets to hold them in place. Can’t imagine that they’ll not exceed the performance of the wood versions.

 

[Murphy’s Law]

To be clear that $58 for a set of 4 for the MS

Good gawd no they are 50$ each.
It costs me over $30 just in materials not to mention my time and 3d printers.
These are speciality tools not cheap China plastics

 

[Murphy’s Law]

I just ordered a set of @Murphy’s Law pads. If the come on time I’ll be using them this weekend to change out the summer wheels/tires. Will report back when I put them to use. I like the design and the use of magnets to hold them in place. Can’t imagine that they’ll not exceed the performance of the wood versions.

Thank you please let me know how you like them. I appreciate any feedback you have. After 8 models I think I’ve found what works best but if you have any critique I am all ears. I’ve sold hundreds and not had a complaint.

 

[Magomboman]

Good gawd no they are 50$ each.
It costs me over $30 just in materials not to mention my time and 3d printers.
These are speciality tools not cheap China plastics

Understood just wanted it to be clear. Thanks

 

[artsci]

Good gawd no they are 50$ each.
It costs me over $30 just in materials not to mention my time and 3d printers.
These are speciality tools not cheap China plastics

Most of us have a $100,000 plus car with a battery that’s worth at least $20,000. I for one do not want to risk any to damage to the battery or car. $50 is a bargain IMHO for the protection these provide.

 

[Olle]

I ordered a Murpy's Law one too. What a relief it will be to have a real jack pad, thanks for making these

 

[Murphy’s Law]

Here are a few versions I started with, looks like a mega pack of LEGO’s

 

[odguy]

What does SvC use? (And can we purchase them?)

 

[Murphy’s Law]

If your asking what does Tesla service center use then I have a few of them here in Texas that use them and a few mobile guys that also use them.
If you read up I posted the eBay links to purchase.