Another Lifting Question -- Hopefully a Quick One
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Racer
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From: Waveland MS
Another Lifting Question -- Hopefully a Quick One
I have been reading for nearly an hour on the proper way to lift the C5, and I have a specific question some folks may know. I have a 2-post lift in my garage, and I am using it for pretty much one of the first few times. I have the flat lifting pads that can flip up to catch frames, etc. Here's my question. Is it possible to lift the vehicle without the use of jacking pucks?
If not, I'm about to order a set. I am also reading where you don't need them for the front, but I don't mind ordering a set of 4 if that is absolutely what I need to do to lift the vehicle.
If not, I'm about to order a set. I am also reading where you don't need them for the front, but I don't mind ordering a set of 4 if that is absolutely what I need to do to lift the vehicle.
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Also depends somewhat on your two post lift...if the arms are to long or are not asymmetrical, you might have to use blocks of wood on top of the arms inward from the ends. The blocks of wood would have to be positioned under the lifting pucks. A permanent hard plastic puck can be obtained fairly inexpensively from your friendly BMW dealership. They snap into the frame and are left in place.
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You can actually get by with just 2 pucks. Per the Service Manual they are only required in the rear so the lift pad clears the rocker panel. In the front there is more than enough room for the lift pad to clear the rocker so the puck is not required.
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I have not lifted my car yet since i bought in Dec. cause i don't have a decent jack yet.
Can someone point out on the above pic the points to use if lifting the front and rear from the center. There are several posts but no pics showing exactly the spot. I dont want to f@*k up my car!
Thanks.
Can someone point out on the above pic the points to use if lifting the front and rear from the center. There are several posts but no pics showing exactly the spot. I dont want to f@*k up my car!
Thanks.
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I have not lifted my car yet since i bought in Dec. cause i don't have a decent jack yet.
Can someone point out on the above pic the points to use if lifting the front and rear from the center. There are several posts but no pics showing exactly the spot. I dont want to f@*k up my car!
Thanks.
Can someone point out on the above pic the points to use if lifting the front and rear from the center. There are several posts but no pics showing exactly the spot. I dont want to f@*k up my car!
Thanks.
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I have not lifted my car yet since i bought in Dec. cause i don't have a decent jack yet.
Can someone point out on the above pic the points to use if lifting the front and rear from the center. There are several posts but no pics showing exactly the spot. I dont want to f@*k up my car!
Thanks.
Can someone point out on the above pic the points to use if lifting the front and rear from the center. There are several posts but no pics showing exactly the spot. I dont want to f@*k up my car!
Thanks.
Last edited by John G Pircsuk; Jan 2, 2007 at 11:08 PM.
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Racer
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From: Waveland MS
I know have 4 pucks and a 2-post lift. Would you use all 4 pucks if you have them, or would you just use the 2 in the back?
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I use rocker rails and can lift anywhere on the side. no need for them stupid jacking pucks.
I use a Bend Pak 10,000 2 post
I use a Bend Pak 10,000 2 post
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NO....You do NOT need the pucks...
If you have a lift with the flip up portions on the pads, you can flip them up and then raise the car...
The pucks are only for clearence, which you will achieve with the flipping of the small pads.
You are good to go, we use the same lifts as you.
If you have a lift with the flip up portions on the pads, you can flip them up and then raise the car...
The pucks are only for clearence, which you will achieve with the flipping of the small pads.
You are good to go, we use the same lifts as you.