MASTER THREAD: Jack Points — location, use, damage, pads, etc.

[neurocutie]

anyone try a bmw jack kit?

Bmw Car Jack Set

 

[Kmartyn]

anyone try a bmw jack kit?

Bmw Car Jack Set

Don’t think I would trust a scissor jack on a heavy car like a Tesla, and also not sure it would even fit with the locating support pucks most people use.

 

[Teedub21]

Don’t think I would trust a scissor jack on a heavy car like a Tesla, and also not sure it would even fit with the locating support pucks most people use.

If it will support a BMW It should be fine. They are around 4000 pounds as are most modern cars these days.

 

[HankLloydRight]

In case anyone is interested in a different method, here's what I use - very quick and easy:

I've since lost my jackpad so now I'm just using a small paperback book instead.

 

[mspohr]

In case anyone is interested in a different method, here's what I use - very quick and easy:

I've since lost my jackpad so now I'm just using a small paperback book instead.

That video doesn't look like it's using any jackpad. Probably not a good idea since the top plate is larger than the jack area. Might cause damage outside the jack area.
(I use a block of wood cut to the size of the jack area.)

 

[HankLloydRight]

Did you watch the video? You can see the Murphy's Law Jackpad right there:

If you watch the video, you can clearly see the jackpad between the car and the jack.

 

[neurocutie]

If it will support a BMW It should be fine. They are around 4000 pounds as are most modern cars these days.

so then what else would I need to use such a jack? Have to learn proper placement...

 

[boyguan]

Has anyone tried coming up with something like this? I use to jack up my honda from the pinch weld but since the car doesnt have it.

I think the lift bar would be perfect for our car,

Liftbars

 

[JRP3]

I was thinking of something just like that.

 

[Feathermerchan]

How do you use that bar? Jack half the car's weight in the middle?

 

[JRP3]

Yes.

 

[Occhis]

Wonder how this would work?

 

[JRP3]

I'd suggest at least 3/16 inch wall, maybe 1/4 to be safe.

 

[boyguan]

I'd suggest at least 3/16 inch wall, maybe 1/4 to be safe.

Actually if you look at his bar, the ends are round so it can roll onto the stand. The center is flat.

If you go to his website he shows how it is done.

I have already contacted him and need to get him some measurements.

 

[Occhis]

I'd suggest at least 3/16 inch wall, maybe 1/4 to be safe.

like this one? Just jack up the bar in the center with hockey pucks in the proper places and place jack stands at either end for around $100.

 

[JRP3]

Might work. Might bend too. You could probably look up the bending forces of that profile to be sure. I noticed the Liftbars do seem to flex under use, and they are built with an opposite curve and reinforcement. Don't know what wall thickness he used.

 

[boyguan]

like this one? Just jack up the bar in the center with hockey pucks in the proper places and place jack stands at either end for around $100.


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Please don’t do that. It can easily slide off the bar. The way the lift bar is setup the pin is welded to the bar so it’s solid.

 

[JRP3]

With a few thousand pounds squeezing everything together I doubt much sliding is going to happen.

 

[Feathermerchan]

But when you stack three things + the car, it is more likely. Also consider the consequences to the car and yourself.

 

[boyguan]

But when you stack three things + the car, it is more likely. Also consider the consequences to the car and yourself.

Exactly.

I emailed them our dimensions which is right at 58 5/8 from center of hole to hole. For $250 I’d go with the lift bars. It jacks up so much faster with one middle point and less failure since you place a jack right under the jack point vs using the other choices.