How to jack up the car?

tritonx · 07-18-2012, 02:54 PM

My mod of a cheap car jack and a burgertuning adapter, chop the original round head and replace with special fitting. Works very nice. Once you have the right tool, you appreciate the special mounts for jacking the car. Works just fine with my 128i with sport suspension.

alvitdk · 07-18-2012, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by tritonx

My mod of a cheap car jack and a burgertuning adapter, chop the original round head and replace with special fitting. Works very nice. Once you have the right tool, you appreciate the special mounts for jacking the car. Works just fine with my 128i with sport suspension.

Cool, I will make a couple of them this weekend

Eddie135 · 07-19-2012, 08:34 PM

How did you managed to make sure the BMS adapter is secured onto the jack?

I am trying to think of a way to stick the adapater to the jack so that it will not slip when I jacked up the car.

tritonx · 07-19-2012, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Eddie135

How did you managed to make sure the BMS adapter is secured onto the jack?

I am trying to think of a way to stick the adapater to the jack so that it will not slip when I jacked up the car.

I drilled a hole in the middle. It is made of aluminium, so it is very soft and easy to drill. Then made a bigger hole for the head of the bolt so that the fitting is the same. You can use any bolt and nuts you find around your garage to do it. I could take it apart and take pictures of the details if you can't figure it out.

More detail in that pic.

Eddie135 · 07-19-2012, 09:36 PM

Cool, I will try it. If still come picture it out will get abck to you.

Thanks.

.b0link · 07-20-2012, 07:15 AM

Reverse logic sells a couple different adapters. One of them is universal for a couple cars with this kind of jack point. You have the option of bolting it onto your jack in place of the normal saddle for a more permanent set up.

The other is an adapter that stays inside the jack point via some rubber detents, so that you can stick it in there and then just worry about operating the jack.

But honestly I wouldnt be worried about the adapter slipping off of your jack. Most jack saddles have a rubber insert, and if not get yourself a urenthane jack pad.

http://www.reverselogic.us/ReverseLo...Jack_Pads.html

TheSt|G · 07-20-2012, 10:37 AM

I've seen the ramps shoot out on smooth concrete as well. I highly recommend using them on a driveway or another surface with a fairly rough finish.

JHZR2 · 07-20-2012, 11:00 PM

Ive not jacked my my 135i. I have snow tires on my saab, so I have jacked it up quite a few times.

I built some wooden blocks that fit into the jack rectangles properly. They are also sized to fit onto the jack pad recessed area so they will not slip.

Metal would surely be better, but these work well.

bmw1racer · 07-20-2012, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Eddie135

How did you managed to make sure the BMS adapter is secured onto the jack?

I am trying to think of a way to stick the adapater to the jack so that it will not slip when I jacked up the car.

On my homemade adapter, I put notches in the base so that it locks into the tabbed pad of the floor jack so that it can't slip off:

JHZR2 · 07-21-2012, 12:59 AM

Thats a nice setup - are you selling those???

bmw1racer · 07-21-2012, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by JHZR2

Thats a nice setup - are you selling those???

Sorry, no... We have a milling machine at my workplace and I just thought I'd try it out to see if I could do it.

.b0link · 07-21-2012, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by JHZR2

Thats a nice setup - are you selling those???

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...5&postcount=72

Can't say enough nice things about Fred at Reverse Logic. Great communication, fast shipping. Make sure not to buy his products off of ebay, they are cheaper on his website and free shipping.

Also I feel compared to all the other options his prices are very reasonable....he is also currently running a special where you get a free wheel hanger guide tool with the purchase of his universal jack pad.

Terry989 · 07-29-2012, 02:44 PM

I used the hockey puck method, cut to fit the jack receptacle on the car. I stick it in with my fingers and it is tight enough to stay in as I raise the jack up to make contact with the puck. The puck extends ~1/2" below the replicable. Here is a photo with the cut puck mounted on more of my jack stands.

arthur1920 · 12-23-2012, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by bmw1racer

On my homemade adapter, I put notches in the base so that it locks into the tabbed pad of the floor jack so that it can't slip off:

applause

pj.rodriguez · 03-20-2014, 08:11 AM

I thought it was okay to use the diff?

What is this crossmember that people are using as a jack point? I have to take a look.

mleskovar · 03-20-2014, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ///JAAM

....No one has had any ill issues using the diff to jack by?...

Works fine for me. It's what BMW recommends.

MZWIE · 03-20-2014, 12:46 PM

I used two pieces of 3/4" plywood. One I cut to fit the slot in to jack pad. Them I glued it to a 4"x4". That's it.

JimD · 03-20-2014, 06:52 PM

The only caution I know of about jacking using the differential is you need to put the jack on the differential, not the differential cover. The cover is aluminum and not a jacking point. I've used it and will again when I want to raise the back.

The front jacking point in the center is easy to see if you look. There is a round indentation with a rather obvious rectangular jacking pad in the center. I have to raise my 128 with sport with a 2x4 block to get my jack to it. Other than that, no issue.

pj.rodriguez · 03-20-2014, 08:37 PM

... Diff cover... Last time I jacked up the car I thought it was straight on the diff itself. Do you remove this cover before you jack it up? I don't recall seeing a cover there.

Horigan · 03-21-2014, 01:23 PM

It's the rear facing cover you want to avoid. Just place the jack on the diff body forward of the cover.

ShocknAwe · 03-21-2014, 04:00 PM

You can use the crossmember back there as well. Nice and easy to reach.

muddtt · 07-03-2015, 12:01 AM

Did some work today. People always asking how to jack up the front of the car and stuff so I took pics of how I did it.

1) Jack up one side and put it down on some books.

WP_20150702_17_34_48_Pro by jsk945, on Flickr

2) Now I can jack from the center front jack point.

WP_20150702_18_31_37_Pro by jsk945, on Flickr

3) Drop it down on jack stands carefully. I bought some rubberized inserts. I also use a small book just cause I'm paranoid about the jack shape. I figure the book eases it onto the rubber puck better.

WP_20150702_08_16_58_Pro by jsk945, on Flickr

WP_20150702_08_17_06_Pro by jsk945, on Flickr

WP_20150702_08_16_49_Pro by jsk945, on Flickr

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tritonx Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 247 Posts Drives: '11 128i, '92 325is Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Quebec, Qc, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 128i [0.00] 1992 325is [0.00] 1994 318is [0.00]	My mod of a cheap car jack and a burgertuning adapter, chop the original round head and replace with special fitting. Works very nice. Once you have the right tool, you appreciate the special mounts for jacking the car. Works just fine with my 128i with sport suspension. __________________
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Eddie135 N55 Commando 55 Rep 797 Posts Drives: 135i - DCT - N55 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	How did you managed to make sure the BMS adapter is secured onto the jack? I am trying to think of a way to stick the adapater to the jack so that it will not slip when I jacked up the car.
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Eddie135 N55 Commando 55 Rep 797 Posts Drives: 135i - DCT - N55 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Cool, I will try it. If still come picture it out will get abck to you. Thanks.
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07-20-2012, 07:15 AM	#72
.b0link Private First Class 14 Rep 232 Posts Drives: 2012 LMB 135i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Rota, Spain iTrader: (1)	Reverse logic sells a couple different adapters. One of them is universal for a couple cars with this kind of jack point. You have the option of bolting it onto your jack in place of the normal saddle for a more permanent set up. The other is an adapter that stays inside the jack point via some rubber detents, so that you can stick it in there and then just worry about operating the jack. But honestly I wouldnt be worried about the adapter slipping off of your jack. Most jack saddles have a rubber insert, and if not get yourself a urenthane jack pad. http://www.reverselogic.us/ReverseLo...Jack_Pads.html
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TheSt\|G Resident Tamed Racing Driver 298 Rep 4,697 Posts Drives: 911, 130is, E39 M5, E36 M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Outside Philly iTrader: (2)	I've seen the ramps shoot out on smooth concrete as well. I highly recommend using them on a driveway or another surface with a fairly rough finish. __________________ 2005 E46 M3 Interlagos/Cinnamon with Sunroof Delete
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JHZR2 Major 74 Rep 1,001 Posts Drives: 91 E30, 11 135i cv Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Ive not jacked my my 135i. I have snow tires on my saab, so I have jacked it up quite a few times. I built some wooden blocks that fit into the jack rectangles properly. They are also sized to fit onto the jack pad recessed area so they will not slip. Metal would surely be better, but these work well.
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JHZR2 Major 74 Rep 1,001 Posts Drives: 91 E30, 11 135i cv Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Thats a nice setup - are you selling those???
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07-29-2012, 02:44 PM	#79
Terry989 First Lieutenant 593 Rep 314 Posts Drives: 2019 X1 xDrive M Sport Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Puget Sound iTrader: (0)	I used the hockey puck method, cut to fit the jack receptacle on the car. I stick it in with my fingers and it is tight enough to stay in as I raise the jack up to make contact with the puck. The puck extends ~1/2" below the replicable. Here is a photo with the cut puck mounted on more of my jack stands. Attached Images
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03-20-2014, 08:11 AM	#81
pj.rodriguez Lieutenant Colonel 84 Rep 1,623 Posts Drives: Alpine White 128i Cabrio Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada iTrader: (9) Garage List 2008 BMW 128i E88 [9.00]	I thought it was okay to use the diff? What is this crossmember that people are using as a jack point? I have to take a look. __________________ 2008 128i E88 / Alpine White / Boston Leather Sport / 6AT / M3 Paddle Shifters / Bilstein B8 / H&R Springs / Dinan Fixed Camber Plates / BMW 335i Front Brakes / PIAA Xtreme White 4150K Angel Eyes / Rear Fogs Enabled / Cyba Air Scoops / Euro Airbox / BMW Performance Exhaust / Stubby BMW Antenna
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MZWIE Lieutenant Colonel 388 Rep 1,660 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: GEORGIA iTrader: (0)	I used two pieces of 3/4" plywood. One I cut to fit the slot in to jack pad. Them I glued it to a 4"x4". That's it.
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03-20-2014, 06:52 PM	#84
JimD Brigadier General 368 Rep 3,547 Posts Drives: 128i convertible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lexington, SC iTrader: (0)	The only caution I know of about jacking using the differential is you need to put the jack on the differential, not the differential cover. The cover is aluminum and not a jacking point. I've used it and will again when I want to raise the back. The front jacking point in the center is easy to see if you look. There is a round indentation with a rather obvious rectangular jacking pad in the center. I have to raise my 128 with sport with a 2x4 block to get my jack to it. Other than that, no issue. __________________ 128i Convertible, MT, Alpine White, Black Top, Taupe Leatherette, Walnut, Sport Ordered 5/22/09, Completed 6/4/09, At Port 6/9/09, On the Georgia Highway 6/13/09, Ship Arrived Charleston 6/24/09 at 10pm, PCD 7/21/09
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pj.rodriguez Lieutenant Colonel 84 Rep 1,623 Posts Drives: Alpine White 128i Cabrio Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada iTrader: (9) Garage List 2008 BMW 128i E88 [9.00]	... Diff cover... Last time I jacked up the car I thought it was straight on the diff itself. Do you remove this cover before you jack it up? I don't recall seeing a cover there. __________________ 2008 128i E88 / Alpine White / Boston Leather Sport / 6AT / M3 Paddle Shifters / Bilstein B8 / H&R Springs / Dinan Fixed Camber Plates / BMW 335i Front Brakes / PIAA Xtreme White 4150K Angel Eyes / Rear Fogs Enabled / Cyba Air Scoops / Euro Airbox / BMW Performance Exhaust / Stubby BMW Antenna
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03-21-2014, 01:23 PM	#86
Horigan Private First Class 23 Rep 110 Posts Drives: 2011 135i M-Sport Join Date: May 2013 Location: Seattle WA, USA iTrader: (0)	It's the rear facing cover you want to avoid. Just place the jack on the diff body forward of the cover.
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07-03-2015, 12:01 AM	#88
muddtt Second Lieutenant 108 Rep 213 Posts Drives: BMW 135i (E88) Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: san, jose, ca, USA iTrader: (0)	Did some work today. People always asking how to jack up the front of the car and stuff so I took pics of how I did it. 1) Jack up one side and put it down on some books. WP_20150702_17_34_48_Pro by jsk945, on Flickr 2) Now I can jack from the center front jack point. WP_20150702_18_31_37_Pro by jsk945, on Flickr 3) Drop it down on jack stands carefully. I bought some rubberized inserts. I also use a small book just cause I'm paranoid about the jack shape. I figure the book eases it onto the rubber puck better. WP_20150702_08_16_58_Pro by jsk945, on Flickr WP_20150702_08_17_06_Pro by jsk945, on Flickr WP_20150702_08_16_49_Pro by jsk945, on Flickr
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