Jacking Puck Question
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Jacking Puck Question
I've done a search and read several posts regarding jacking pucks.
I believe I'll a set of my own with hockey pucks.
My question is this...
Do I need jacking pucks when I use a floor jack, or are the jacking pucks only needed when the car is put on a lift.
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I believe I'll a set of my own with hockey pucks.
My question is this...
Do I need jacking pucks when I use a floor jack, or are the jacking pucks only needed when the car is put on a lift.
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Originally Posted by Davesredvette
I believe the idea is to lift the frame and miss the body panel that wraps around the frame rails. I would use the pucks.... 
Use the pucks anytime you need to prevent direct metal contact with the rocker panels.
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I agree,Ive had minor damage on two 5s on the rockers from dealers not using pucks or jacking pads.
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I bought a set of low profile pucks, that actually clip in the holes and stay there. They are for a BMW I can't remember which model. Work great and you can't see them unless you jack the car up, or lay close to the ground. 
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You can use them any time you lift the car. Works well with floor jacks.
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I made a set and haven't used them yet. I used 2X6's and floor jacks underneath the subframes. Works great for me and can work on any part of the car.
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To answer your question, whether you use a jack or a lift, you need to hit the lift points directly. If you plan on spending a lot of time under the car, the $60 or so from Eckler's for the C5 lift pucks is probably worth the money. It's a PITA to use other things and getting them lined up 
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OK, question on the BMW pucks??? Is it true that if a C5 needs to be towed (God forbid), that the area that these permanent pucks go into is the area that the tow people need to attach their metal hooks to pull the vehicle with?
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Originally Posted by Evil-Twin
4 hockey pucks and four eye screws toal cost 5 dollars.
Where did you find the jack? I'm having trouble finding a floor jack with the clearance to get under the car. Thanks in advance.
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Originally Posted by srchief100
Where did you find the jack? I'm having trouble finding a floor jack with the clearance to get under the car. Thanks in advance.This jack is from Harbor freight.. it is a light weight 37 pounds.. low profile.. ( 3 1/2 inches) aluminum racing jack... it cost 129 dollars.. they have one for 89 dollars but there have been some liability issue with the cheaper jack.. I was told to stay away from that 89 dollar jack by a friend who works for Harbor freight.
also PepBoys sells the same jack for around the same money.. Ive seen it on sale there for 119 at times.. the Pepboys jack is just like the one I have..
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I bolted a single hockey puck in the four holes permenant. You can see them if you know they are there. I feel better having them bolted on in case some decides to jack the car when I'm not around. Total cost $5.22 and 30 minutes.
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Originally Posted by srchief100
Where did you find the jack? I'm having trouble finding a floor jack with the clearance to get under the car. Thanks in advance.This jack is from Harbor freight.. it is a light weight 37 pounds.. low profile.. ( 3 1/2 inches) aluminum racing jack... it cost 129 dollars.. they have one for 89 dollars but there have been some liability issue with the cheaper jack.. I was told to stay away from that 89 dollar jack by a friend who works for Harbor freight.
also PepBoys sells the same jack for around the same money.. Ive seen it on sale there for 119 at times.. the Pepboys jack is just like the one I have..
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If you don't want to spend the time or money making them, we sell them for a reasonable price.
http://www.eliteengineeringusa.com/jacking-pads.html
http://www.eliteengineeringusa.com/jacking-pads.html
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Originally Posted by srchief100
Where did you find the jack? I'm having trouble finding a floor jack with the clearance to get under the car. Thanks in advance.