lift pads question
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lift pads question
I have a question in regards to the pads that are placed under the car so is can lifted at the service bay. Can someone explain these pads ? Where do I get them? Why don't the dealers have them on the lift?
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From: Winter Park FL
If they use the right type of lift and are careful they can lift it with out the pads. There is a small area where the rocker panels don't wrap around under (where you would install the pads) that they can use as lift points. I use the pads if I am using my floor jack.
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From: Jupiter Florida
There are two ways to approach this issue... get the lift pucks and install on the car (several forum vendors carry them)... they insert into the slot you see at the perimete lift sites. Without those and to be cautious not to damage the painted rocker panels you need lift pads on the lift...look at this pic and see the lift pads at the end of the lift arms...made of a semi hard plastic and keeps metal of arms away from body/chassis>>>
Michael
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$40 for set of 4. Beats everyone else by $25 AND they are available in Red, Blue, and silver. Nice folks too.
$40 for set of 4. Beats everyone else by $25 AND they are available in Red, Blue, and silver. Nice folks too.
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Go to a BMW dealer believe it or not and get the jacking pucks for 7.95 each
I believe it is for a BMW 325I but the info is here in the forum. I bought the 4 jack pucks at those prices and at the same time you can leave them in while you drive so at least you always have these on if you have an unexpected lift. 
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Originally Posted by jacques
C6FirstVette,
Please let me know what type of lift you are using (in the picture) and a supplier. Thanks.
Jacques
(wanna be there soon!)
Please let me know what type of lift you are using (in the picture) and a supplier. Thanks.
Jacques
(wanna be there soon!)
Eagle Lift
Buying a mid rise lift was one of my smarter purchases...use it all the time
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Michael,
Thank you for your prompt response and the link. I've been thing about a lift for some time. I'm glad to hear that it is so useful. Now I know what to ask for for father's day.
Jacques
Thank you for your prompt response and the link. I've been thing about a lift for some time. I'm glad to hear that it is so useful. Now I know what to ask for for father's day.
Jacques
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Originally Posted by HalM
I bought the BMW ones also that remain in place. Very inexpensive solution...
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Originally Posted by C6FirstVette
There are two ways to approach this issue... get the lift pucks and install on the car (several forum vendors carry them)... they insert into the slot you see at the perimete lift sites. Without those and to be cautious not to damage the painted rocker panels you need lift pads on the lift...look at this pic and see the lift pads at the end of the lift arms...made of a semi hard plastic and keeps metal of arms away from body/chassis>>>
Michael
Michael
How low is the unit when retracted? can you drive right on it? how stable with the car up? The other unit I'm looking at is the Stinger four post lift. The museum has several and I was impressed with the quality and stability with the car up. and you don't bolt them down either. Thanks Jack
