Any Jack that fits under C5 with flat?
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Le Mans Master
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From: Waldorf MD
Any Jack that fits under C5 with flat?
Is there any portable jack that can get under a C5 with a flat tire? I know a lot of people say jacks will fit, but have any tried with a flat tire ? I can't see there being any more than 2-3 inches clearance, and I know of no jack with that clearance!
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12
Search for forum member C5 Frederik. He sells Mercedes Benz portable jacks that will fit a C5 even with flat. I will try to post a picture of mine bought from him.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Waldorf MD
Thanks, I saw them. Do they have a "pad" or a "rod" to lift? Do they reach into the jacking points (tie downs)? Do you have to use a puck? Have you used your's to lift the car?
Sorry for so many questions.
Sorry for so many questions.
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12
Here is the picture I just took.
The white thing in the picture is pad that will fit into the shipping slots/jacking points (where you use your puck) and sit snug. You dont have to use a puck as it will only make the flat tire situation and lack of clearance worse. I have used this jack to change the front tires at the track as my Craftman low profile jack is not low enough with a puck unless I drive the car on 2x4s.
HTHs
The white thing in the picture is pad that will fit into the shipping slots/jacking points (where you use your puck) and sit snug. You dont have to use a puck as it will only make the flat tire situation and lack of clearance worse. I have used this jack to change the front tires at the track as my Craftman low profile jack is not low enough with a puck unless I drive the car on 2x4s.
HTHs
