how to jack my e60 ?
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I wanna jack up my rear end of the car but I saw the plastic spots for the jack they are too small I have a scissor jack I wanna use it to jack up the car but I don't know where to put the jack
My jack is the same as :
http://ziyuetools.com/products/Jack/...ceServlet2.jpg
I don't have the stock jack, I have runflats
My jack is the same as :
http://ziyuetools.com/products/Jack/...ceServlet2.jpg
I don't have the stock jack, I have runflats
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Rear jack-points are right in front of the rear wheel arches. You can buy pads to better mate your jack to the jack-points on the car.
If your jack can support that much weight, you can also place the jack under the rear differential.
If your jack can support that much weight, you can also place the jack under the rear differential.
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scissor jacks I have two, I will lift the back of the car only using them, can I keep the car lifted on them for one day ?
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I would not trust my car up on the jacks. If they slip you have destroyed the rear of your car.
Buy a pair of axle stands, they are pretty cheap.
Buy a pair of axle stands, they are pretty cheap.
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+1 scissor jacks can be a bit dangerous and have a higher risk of slipping off the jack pad... You really should invest in a set of jack stands. If you decide to use the scissor jacks I would go slow and not get the car too high before you start the other side. Try and keep it somewhat symmetrical to reduce that slipping risk.
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Scissor jacks (non-hydraulic) are not very safe and should only be used as a last choice (replacing a flat tire). Always use a hydraulic jack to lift the car and jack stands to keep it supported - it will be safer for the car and anyone working underneath it.
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So many people have died using inappropriate jacks, stands, ramps, etc. that permitted the car to collapse unexpectedly. I wouldn't do it . . . and if you feel compelled to do it, absolutely do not get under the car, even a little bit. It's an easy way to die.
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Ok thanks aloot for the help!
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Thanks aloot I will have that on mind !
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