Jack lift points and hydralic lifts
12-03-2004, 12:09 PM
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Ok, so I picked up a pair of tires from TireRack for winter driving. I was amazed when I asked my dealer how much he charged to take off the old tires and put the new ones on (they are already mounted and balanced) - he quoted me $50.
For that price, I have decided to invest in a hydralic jack and change the tires myself.
SO, here's the question - I looked in the owners manual for placement of the scissors jack. Should I use the same point for a hydralic jack?
What is the weight that I should get a jack for? is a 2 1/4 ton jack enough?
Thanks!
For that price, I have decided to invest in a hydralic jack and change the tires myself.
SO, here's the question - I looked in the owners manual for placement of the scissors jack. Should I use the same point for a hydralic jack?
What is the weight that I should get a jack for? is a 2 1/4 ton jack enough?
Thanks!
12-03-2004, 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by GadgetKing' date='Dec 3 2004, 04:09 PM
Ok, so I picked up a pair of tires from TireRack for winter driving. I was amazed when I asked my dealer how much he charged to take off the old tires and put the new ones on (they are already mounted and balanced) - he quoted me $50.
For that price, I have decided to invest in a hydralic jack and change the tires myself.
SO, here's the question - I looked in the owners manual for placement of the scissors jack. Should I use the same point for a hydralic jack?
What is the weight that I should get a jack for? is a 2 1/4 ton jack enough?
Thanks!
For that price, I have decided to invest in a hydralic jack and change the tires myself.
SO, here's the question - I looked in the owners manual for placement of the scissors jack. Should I use the same point for a hydralic jack?
What is the weight that I should get a jack for? is a 2 1/4 ton jack enough?
Thanks!
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I used the standard jack supplied in the trunk to change mine...worked great. The standard jack fits snuggly into the slots under the car and does the job well...may want to save yourself some additional cash and forego the hydraulic...would recommend investing in a torque wrench if you don't have one.
12-03-2004, 12:31 PM
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I use an hydrolic jack (little investments wich saves loads of time) and use the original jackpoints with the hydrolic one. Works like a charm. Changing all 4 wheels in 40 minutes.. I also bougth a tengtools appliance and turn the nuts on to 110 nm.
12-03-2004, 03:06 PM
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Yeah the jack is a great investment... you don;t need to spin crank the car up just a coouple pushes and saves loads of time... I got one so I could put on my rims and jsut recently used it to thake them off for the winter... weight? not sre on that get one that looks like it can hold the car up lol hell u see how dinky the jack BMW gives you
12-03-2004, 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Hamann5' date='Dec 3 2004, 08:06 PM
not sre on that get one that looks like it can hold the car up lol hell u see how dinky the jack BMW gives you
Just a warning =)
12-05-2004, 06:41 AM
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Originally Posted by GadgetKing' date='Dec 3 2004, 05:09 PM
Ok, so I picked up a pair of tires from TireRack for winter driving. I was amazed when I asked my dealer how much he charged to take off the old tires and put the new ones on (they are already mounted and balanced) - he quoted me $50.
For that price, I have decided to invest in a hydralic jack and change the tires myself.
SO, here's the question - I looked in the owners manual for placement of the scissors jack. Should I use the same point for a hydralic jack?
What is the weight that I should get a jack for? is a 2 1/4 ton jack enough?
Thanks!
For that price, I have decided to invest in a hydralic jack and change the tires myself.
SO, here's the question - I looked in the owners manual for placement of the scissors jack. Should I use the same point for a hydralic jack?
What is the weight that I should get a jack for? is a 2 1/4 ton jack enough?
Thanks!
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Also invest in a torque wrench 1/2" drive and a 17mm deep socket for it. You can get this for under $30 at Harbor Freight.
Changing your own is quick, simple and you get a sense of satisfaction you don't get with using plastic (credit card).
12-05-2004, 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by 530E60NL' date='Dec 3 2004, 03:31 PM
I also bougth a tengtools appliance and turn the nuts on to 110 nm.
Originally Posted by OddOrEven' date='Dec 5 2004, 09:41 AM
If you're going to do this yourself invest in a jack.? A 1.5 ton is more than sufficent.? Use the standard jack points, pump it up one tire at a time (not the whole side of the car).
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very timely post...
just ordered new rims and tires and hoping for delivery this week and was deciding if I should do myself or have the dealer. Have no idea if the dealer is going to charge me. If so, I'll do myself.
I might get a hydrolic jack anyway and it would be a cool thing to have...you never know when you might need it!
just ordered new rims and tires and hoping for delivery this week and was deciding if I should do myself or have the dealer. Have no idea if the dealer is going to charge me. If so, I'll do myself.
I might get a hydrolic jack anyway and it would be a cool thing to have...you never know when you might need it!
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