Jacking Pad Thickness
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Burning Brakes
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Jacking Pad Thickness
I'm trying to decide which jacking pad/pucks to buy for my C6 and have read some of the recent threads on the BMW pads. Can someone who has the round BMW pads tell me how thick they are? Thanks! 
Racer
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From: Philadelphia Suburb
I used p/n 51 71 1 960 752. They are 6.95 each. Here is a link to the website.
http://www.bavauto.com/fland.asp?par...1+71+1+960+752
http://www.bavauto.com/fland.asp?par...1+71+1+960+752
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They are not very thick. They'll work fine with a lift but they have a tendency to not fit a jack cup very well.
If you're concerned about thickness and fit but still want the BMW pucks, check out the rectangular ones, part no 51 71 8 268 885
Me personally, I got these instead and they've worked well http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...6&dept_id=1095
If you're concerned about thickness and fit but still want the BMW pucks, check out the rectangular ones, part no 51 71 8 268 885
Me personally, I got these instead and they've worked well http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...6&dept_id=1095
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I'm not sure if this is right, but I was thinking the other day that the BMW pucks, which are left in place once they're installed, could protect your car from theft because they block the chain attaching points and prevent someone from pulling your car onto a flatbed truck.
Am I living in a fools paradise?
Am I living in a fools paradise?
Melting Slicks
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These are the Best ! Forget the thin plastic BMW style.You want to protect your rockers. Save the Wave.>George
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If someone just happens to be under their car today, could you measure the slot that the jacking puck goes into. Length and width. I'm going to make my own set out of hockey pucks, with "eye-bolts" to fit into the slots. My new VR, 3LT, F55, QG7 arrives in early February and I want to be ready!
JJ
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If someone just happens to be under their car today, could you measure the slot that the jacking puck goes into. Length and width. I'm going to make my own set out of hockey pucks, with "eye-bolts" to fit into the slots. My new VR, 3LT, F55, QG7 arrives in early February and I want to be ready!
JJ
JJ
Get the 3/8" diameter eye bolts; they fit perfectly. Pre-drill the puck; screw the eye bolt in; done.
Last edited by LJD51; Dec 27, 2007 at 08:39 AM.
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I use the Sports Authority/Home Depot lifting pucks and leave them installed all the time. They blend in and unless you get down on your hands and knees, they really cannot be seen.
Get the 3/8" diameter eye bolts; they fit perfectly. Pre-drill the puck; screw the eye bolt in; done.
Get the 3/8" diameter eye bolts; they fit perfectly. Pre-drill the puck; screw the eye bolt in; done.
Also for you BMW jack pad people, are you able to get either the round or rectangle ones out in the event the car has to be towed or is it just a permenate install?
Le Mans Master
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I bought the round ones, snapped them in two years ago, and they are still there. They are just tall enough to protrude beneath the rocker panels, but not so tall that they are noticeable in place. They will snap right out if needed.
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If someone just happens to be under their car today, could you measure the slot that the jacking puck goes into. Length and width. I'm going to make my own set out of hockey pucks, with "eye-bolts" to fit into the slots. My new VR, 3LT, F55, QG7 arrives in early February and I want to be ready!
JJ
JJ
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I'm not sure if this is right, but I was thinking the other day that the BMW pucks, which are left in place once they're installed, could protect your car from theft because they block the chain attaching points and prevent someone from pulling your car onto a flatbed truck.
Am I living in a fools paradise?
Am I living in a fools paradise?
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: North Strand, NMB, SC; Retired x 2 (US Army: 70-90 AD) (US Army: 91-16 DAC); yea, I'm old.
I'm not sure if this is right, but I was thinking the other day that the BMW pucks, which are left in place once they're installed, could protect your car from theft because they block the chain attaching points and prevent someone from pulling your car onto a flatbed truck.
Am I living in a fools paradise?
Am I living in a fools paradise?
and not only would you lose your car, you would also be out some expensive jacking pucks...
At least I would only lose four hockey pucks and eye bolts...less than $10.00...