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Old 05-20-2025, 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by X5chemist View Post
Nice, I like the 12mm bolt idea. Slip proof the front lift support. I have plenty of scrap wood and bolts in the garage or shed. Now, I'm thinking. Back up the rear on ramps. Set the hand brake. Raise the front. I have four plastic same design ramps. I don't trust them. I always use jack stands as back up.

Which way should jack stand ears point? Body line or perpendicular?

Do E53s have the rectangular jack points like newer BMWs? My F30 has those. I found some adapters to use eared stands with those. But I forget which way they go. I think body line.


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