'08 535i Jack Stand Location...??
10-11-2015, 08:14 PM
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'08 535i Jack Stand Location...??
So I used the factory jack to jack up my car (right front) at the proper jacking point...where the jack piece fits up in to the slot. The problem...there is now no place to place the jack stand. I've searched, and found most answers say "use a floor jack and then put the jack stand on the jacking points". That is not helpful...any answers of ideas on my question?
10-11-2015, 08:27 PM
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With a floor jack you can jack the car from the front...but not with the factory jack...which is what I'm using. You cant jack the car from the front with the factory jack.
10-12-2015, 03:45 AM
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Correct, you need a big floor jack.
I use this one, due to it being very low profile and having crazy long reach.
2 ton Low Profile/Long Reach Steel Heavy Duty Floor Jack with Rapid Pump®
I use this one, due to it being very low profile and having crazy long reach.
2 ton Low Profile/Long Reach Steel Heavy Duty Floor Jack with Rapid Pump®
10-12-2015, 01:34 PM
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I though the factory jack was a jack and jack stand all in one. Most of us do use a floor jack. I use a 3 ton low profile I got from harbor freight for $90. The one above is the same one but has less tolerance and a longer reach (which I have not needed on any of my cars). They go on sell often so do not pay $140 for it. You will see bad reviews but I have had mine over 2 years. If you know how one work and can google the maintenance part then this is your option. I bought the cross beam also because I saved buying while on sale.
Pittsburgh Low Profile 3 Ton Jack
Pittsburgh Low Profile 3 Ton Jack
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10-12-2015, 07:08 PM
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So I used the factory jack to jack up my car (right front) at the proper jacking point...where the jack piece fits up in to the slot. The problem...there is now no place to place the jack stand. I've searched, and found most answers say "use a floor jack and then put the jack stand on the jacking points". That is not helpful...any answers of ideas on my question?
10-12-2015, 07:17 PM
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LOL, I think the point is, (and was gently suggested 
), you need to go out and buy yourself a floor jack (or borrow one) in order to accomplish what you want.
), you need to go out and buy yourself a floor jack (or borrow one) in order to accomplish what you want.
10-12-2015, 07:28 PM
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3 ton Low Profile Steel Heavy Duty Floor Jack with Rapid Pump®
3 ton Low Profile Steel Heavy Duty Floor Jack with Rapid Pump®
3 ton Low Profile Steel Heavy Duty Floor Jack with Rapid Pump®
10-12-2015, 07:35 PM
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