135i Car Jack

Teqnik · 10-02-2014, 11:38 AM

Hello,

I was wondering if anyone had a recommendation for a low profile car jack for a stock 135i. Just looking to use it for oil changes and basic maintenance. I've tried rhino ramps but they slid around too much for my liking.

Thanks.

Kgolf31 · 10-02-2014, 11:50 AM

1.5 ton low-profile jacks from harbor freight.

JimD · 10-02-2014, 12:04 PM

I use a Harbor Freight, I think it is 3 ton, that isn't low profile. I roll the bimmer up on 1.5 inch thick ramps I cut from a scrap 2x4 so I can get the jack under it. I lift on the center front for an oil change and lower the car on jackstands on the sides.

Dilmorecg · 10-02-2014, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Kgolf31

1.5 ton low-profile jacks from harbor freight.

Thats the one I have too...I still have to drive up on a 2x4 on the front wheels to get it under the front though.

Kgolf31 · 10-02-2014, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Dilmorecg

Thats the one I have too...I still have to drive up on a 2x4 on the front wheels to get it under the front though.

Really?

I can get under mine no problem @ this ride height:

Teqnik · 10-02-2014, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Kgolf31

Really?

I can get under mine no problem @ this ride height:

Would you be able to link the one you have specially?

Also, do you require an adapter or anything between the jack and the car itself?

Kgolf31 · 10-02-2014, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Teqnik

Would you be able to link the one you have specially?

Also, do you require an adapter or anything between the jack and the car itself?

http://www.harborfreight.com/rapid-p...html-7814.html

Be on the look out for coupons. Typically you can get the jack for much cheaper than what the website says. Just FYI.

No, I just use the jack directly on the jackpad.

We warned, you probably won't have the travel to jack the car all the way up to get it on 4 jack stands, it doesn't have enough travel in my experiences.

I use a 2 ton for that:

http://www.harborfreight.com/2-ton-l...ump-60678.html

Teqnik · 10-02-2014, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Kgolf31

http://www.harborfreight.com/rapid-p...html-7814.html

Be on the look out for coupons. Typically you can get the jack for much cheaper than what the website says. Just FYI.

No, I just use the jack directly on the jackpad.

We warned, you probably won't have the travel to jack the car all the way up to get it on 4 jack stands, it doesn't have enough travel in my experiences.

I use a 2 ton for that:

http://www.harborfreight.com/2-ton-l...ump-60678.html

Thanks a lot.

Which one would you recommend for oil changes?

edisapimp · 10-02-2014, 04:20 PM

Am I the only one who read "135i car jack" and thought this was going to be a thread about being held up at gunpoint by a car thief?

mahlerbeatdown · 10-02-2014, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Teqnik

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kgolf31

http://www.harborfreight.com/rapid-p...html-7814.html

Be on the look out for coupons. Typically you can get the jack for much cheaper than what the website says. Just FYI.

No, I just use the jack directly on the jackpad.

We warned, you probably won't have the travel to jack the car all the way up to get it on 4 jack stands, it doesn't have enough travel in my experiences.

I use a 2 ton for that:

http://www.harborfreight.com/2-ton-l...ump-60678.html

Thanks a lot.

Which one would you recommend for oil changes?

I bought the following:

http://m.harborfreight.com/2-ton-low...not%20provided

Its long enough to reach the front jack pad no problem.... The cheaper ones are shorter and you'll need your front on ramps or 2x4s for clearance.

lastMleft · 10-02-2014, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by edisapimp

Am I the only one who read "135i car jack" and thought this was going to be a thread about being held up at gunpoint by a car thief?

That would be car jacked not jack...lol....

Teqnik · 10-02-2014, 06:32 PM

still hilarious lol. sorry i should've titled it a little better. thanks for the input everyone!

ShocknAwe · 10-02-2014, 06:49 PM

I use the arcan low profile jack from Costco. Reminds me, I need to oil that sucker.

Cheap, strong, good travel (jack stand compatible), easy to use.

Only down side is that it weighs almost 110 pounds. Not a big deal.

patricksr · 10-03-2014, 07:01 PM

I use Race Ramps and have had no trouble with sliding and a stock 135is has no trouble going up the ramps.

Overpar56 · 10-03-2014, 07:20 PM

Harbor Freight jacks are crap. I had one that had fast lift and once I had the car up on jack stands, I couldn't get the car off them since the HF POS failed to raise. Viagra couldn't get it up. It leaked fluid all over the place. I had to go to Sears Hardware to get a new jack. The HF POS was only 2 years old.

houtan · 10-03-2014, 08:08 PM

I use the same jack and it's been solid for the last 4 yrs. If I want to jack up the entire front end, I jack up each side and put two bricks next to each other and a square 8 x8 piece of 3/4 inch plywood on top of the bricks, under the front tires. That's just high enough for my jack to reach the center jack point. Keep in mind I am on swift springs.

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Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

I use the arcan low profile jack from Costco. Reminds me, I need to oil that sucker.

Cheap, strong, good travel (jack stand compatible), easy to use.

Only down side is that it weighs almost 110 pounds. Not a big deal.

ShocknAwe · 10-04-2014, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by houtan

I use the same jack and it's been solid for the last 4 yrs. If I want to jack up the entire front end, I jack up each side and put two bricks next to each other and a square 8 x8 piece of 3/4 inch plywood on top of the bricks, under the front tires. That's just high enough for my jack to reach the center jack point. Keep in mind I am on swift springs.

Since I removed my undertray I just push up on the bottom of the bumper and slide the jack in there. I'm on swifts as well. I will say I couldn't do that if I was still running my undertray.

houtan · 10-05-2014, 09:39 AM

Good to know. Just curious, why did you remove the under tray? What about the other pieces, like the wheel wells, transmission cover, don't they just flop around?

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Teqnik Private 9 Rep 73 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 135i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Missouri iTrader: (0)	135i Car Jack Hello, I was wondering if anyone had a recommendation for a low profile car jack for a stock 135i. Just looking to use it for oil changes and basic maintenance. I've tried rhino ramps but they slid around too much for my liking. Thanks.
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JimD Brigadier General 368 Rep 3,547 Posts Drives: 128i convertible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lexington, SC iTrader: (0)	I use a Harbor Freight, I think it is 3 ton, that isn't low profile. I roll the bimmer up on 1.5 inch thick ramps I cut from a scrap 2x4 so I can get the jack under it. I lift on the center front for an oil change and lower the car on jackstands on the sides. __________________ 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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edisapimp Civil Rights Activist 115 Rep 949 Posts Drives: E46 Sedan, E88 Vert Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Long Island iTrader: (0)	Am I the only one who read "135i car jack" and thought this was going to be a thread about being held up at gunpoint by a car thief? __________________ E88 Crimson Red Vert MSport 6MT - Listing your mods in your signature is lame. BMS DCI/MHD E30 Flash!!/AA Sport FMIC/VRSF CP w Tial BOV/VRSF 3" DPs/550i clutch w SPEC SMFW/Apex EC-7s/Whiteline RSFB/E92 M3 FCAs/Bilstein B12 Pro Kit/VRSF inlets
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Teqnik Private 9 Rep 73 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 135i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Missouri iTrader: (0)	still hilarious lol. sorry i should've titled it a little better. thanks for the input everyone!
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ShocknAwe 1Addict 3233 Rep 7,893 Posts Drives: E82 Mutt, M57 Truck Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Charleston iTrader: (22)	I use the arcan low profile jack from Costco. Reminds me, I need to oil that sucker. Cheap, strong, good travel (jack stand compatible), easy to use. Only down side is that it weighs almost 110 pounds. Not a big deal. __________________ 2010 135i 6MT Jet Black N54/3 FE82 Mutt \| BUILD THREAD \| GARAGE SALE
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patricksr Enlisted Member 3 Rep 39 Posts Drives: BMW M2 Comp Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: N. CA. iTrader: (0)	I use Race Ramps and have had no trouble with sliding and a stock 135is has no trouble going up the ramps.
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Overpar56 Proud AARP member in good standing 28 Rep 635 Posts Drives: Me nuts Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Skyline, Chile iTrader: (0)	Harbor Freight jacks are crap. I had one that had fast lift and once I had the car up on jack stands, I couldn't get the car off them since the HF POS failed to raise. Viagra couldn't get it up. It leaked fluid all over the place. I had to go to Sears Hardware to get a new jack. The HF POS was only 2 years old. __________________ 2012 135i DCT, Lemans Blue/black leather, PPK1, PE, Stoptech Sport rotors and Sport pads, unhealthy crackles and burbles and an aging demonic driver.
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houtan Colonel 707 Rep 2,446 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: socal iTrader: (17) Garage List 2011 135i [9.80]	Good to know. Just curious, why did you remove the under tray? What about the other pieces, like the wheel wells, transmission cover, don't they just flop around?
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