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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 01:10 PM
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Not really, the front spoiler is to far forward to where the wheels are, I normally scrape the front stock air dam, if the driveway is to steep.
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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by rwsr50
From what I have seen of the "rock savers", don't they have built-in jacking/lifting pads that basically cover up the holes you would put pucks in?

They're nice, but what happens when you need to have the car towed. I understand that is where they hook up to winch the car up onto the rollback.
On my car, the rocker savers only cover part of the rear frame holes, and I can still *just* get my pucks in. To make them sit flush, I trimmed a bit off the top of the puck on one side to accommodate the rocker rail.
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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by ricoZg
Where could I get info on the BMW pucs?

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Cheap version: $8 for a bag of ten hockey pucks on sale at the local sporting goods store, and $2 worth of lag screws with eyes (eyes sized to fit frame slots). Drill hole in center of 4 pucks, insert screweye to appropriate depth in each. Voila' -- your own custom-built jacking pads
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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by ricoZg
Wouldn't I have to jack the car up first in order to install the frame rails?

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This may or may not help, but I used a motorcycle jack and a drill with a right angle attachment. The frame rails balance on the jack with about a half inch clearance below the frame. Once positioned correctly, raise the jack into place a couple of inches to clamp the rails in position and enough to clear the drill attachment. Then drill the four holes and screw 'em down.
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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by madeouttaglass
www.bavauto.com jack support-E36 P/N51 71 1 960 752 I paid $6.95 each two years ago. I put a tiny dab of liquid nails on each one to make sure they didn't rattle. 22,000 miles and no problems. You can't see them unless you lean way over. Their sides are tapered so they won't catch on anything.
Thanks! Just ordered a set!
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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 02:22 PM
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Looky here Ma, I did it myself.


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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
Mine are not put on the car unless I need to jack it up. They stay in one of the rear storage bins otherwise.
Thats what I do.
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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by ricoZg
So then it would be alright to just get 2? Wouldn't you just need 4 if you plan to jack up the car on all 4 corners?

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You need four if you're having the car lifted on a four-arm lift. I carry four, made from hockey pucks & eye-bolts. Total cost about $10.
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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by madeouttaglass
www.bavauto.com jack support-E36 P/N51 71 1 960 752 I paid $6.95 each two years ago. I put a tiny dab of liquid nails on each one to make sure they didn't rattle. 22,000 miles and no problems. You can't see them unless you lean way over. Their sides are tapered so they won't catch on anything.
Great info..thanks...just ordered a set myself...price is still the same.
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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 06:28 PM
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I cannot find hockey pucks in my area. I tried Sports Authority, and they don't carry them (in my area).
Has anyone bought them, or know if they are available at Wal Mart ?
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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 07:42 PM
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No ice hockey in Florida? Play it Again Sports in Stuart ordered mine from another store in Tampa I think.
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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 08:04 PM
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No ice hockey in Florida? Play it Again Sports in Stuart ordered mine from another store in Tampa I think.
There are no Play it Again Sports in S. Fla.
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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 10:14 PM
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try www.hockeymonkey.com or www.hockeygiant.com they are hockey equp suppliers, they will ship right to your door. never thought my hockey fetish would payoff for my corvette fetish.
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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 10:18 PM
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$0.99 pucks

http://www.hockeymonkey.com/oficehocpuc.html
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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 10:21 PM
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I thought I lived in South Florida, there's one in Boynton Beach and Coral Springs

2244 NORTH CONGRESS AVENUE BOYNTON BEACH FL 33426

4635 N UNIVERSITY DR CORAL SPRINGS FL 33067
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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 11:26 PM
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you could also check out Outdoor world in Fort L, they may have something similar in the boating section.
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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 11:42 PM
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The hockey pucks worked fine with me for the last three years. It is easy to make, easy to use and you can't beat the price.
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Old Apr 19, 2006 | 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by rtagz
you could also check out Outdoor world in Fort L, they may have something similar in the boating section.
I USE THE BMW PUCKS AND THAT IS THE WAY I FEEL IS TO GO,,,YOU RE NOT GOING TO SAVE MUCH MY MAKING THEM YOURSELF AND I WANT THEM TO ALWAYS BE THERE WHEN I NEED THEM NOT TO GO LOOK TO PLUCK THEM IN WHEN EMRGY,,LEAVE EM AND FORGET EM,,NOW I M GOING TO INSTALL THE ROLLER ***** FROM A A BUT THEY SAY TO USE A 5/16 DRILL BIT FOR METAL ANYONE HAVE ANY INPUT WHO HAS DRILLED THESE HOLES ON TIPS IM LISTENING
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Old Apr 19, 2006 | 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by DRJJ1
I USE THE BMW PUCKS AND THAT IS THE WAY I FEEL IS TO GO,,,YOU RE NOT GOING TO SAVE MUCH MY MAKING THEM YOURSELF AND I WANT THEM TO ALWAYS BE THERE WHEN I NEED THEM NOT TO GO LOOK TO PLUCK THEM IN WHEN EMRGY,,LEAVE EM AND FORGET EM,,NOW I M GOING TO INSTALL THE ROLLER ***** FROM A A BUT THEY SAY TO USE A 5/16 DRILL BIT FOR METAL ANYONE HAVE ANY INPUT WHO HAS DRILLED THESE HOLES ON TIPS IM LISTENING
Just be sure to keep drill level to ground. Pretty easy install.
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Old Apr 19, 2006 | 06:21 PM
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BMW pucks here. Snap into place and never need to worry.
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