Had a bitch of a time setting X3 down onto jack stands today

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Originally Posted by onthefence

Yea, that is way higher than the video looked.

In this photo, the wheels are barely off the ground.

I don't think you are taking into account the 4"-6" suspension droop looking at the wheel to floor clearance while lifted. The truck/SUV adapter kit adds another 6" to the overall lift as well.

[onthefence]

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[iansanderson]

I would get a higher-lift jack for sure. I bought one at harbor freight, and it works great for the front and rear center jack points, and setting on stands. I would also recommend a rubber jack pad to protect the rear diff when jacking up.

[onthefence]

Originally Posted by iansanderson

I would get a higher-lift jack for sure. I bought one at harbor freight, and it works great for the front and rear center jack points, and setting on stands. I would also recommend a rubber jack pad to protect the rear diff when jacking up.

What jack did you buy at HF ?
I did not know HF sells a higher lift than the one I already own.

[oldskewel]

I use the yellow DJ3000 jack from HF with no problems. I built a couple of adapters for front and rear on my 2001 E53. Works great, getting very high, and more importantly very securely attached to the jack.

Some pics were in a thread last year:
https://xoutpost.com/1135244-post25.html

[onthefence]

Thanks for the ideas.

Yes, QJ photo has suspension droop.
Looks like QJ does get some good height.

Adapter blocks probably overkill since you're not jacking to max height anymore
so the walking issue becomes moot, and it would be nearly impossible for the block to roll. Gravity pulls straight down.

I will explore making wooden ramps, as well.

I might shop a new floor jack. My HF jack is 7 years old, and has a slow leak
Daytona HF seems legit. There is also a long reach version.
https://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton-...nge-64241.html
https://www.harborfreight.com/3-Ton-...ack-63183.html

I verified my HF jack is
2.5 Ton
Low Profile (2 3/4")
68049

This is probably the updated version
https://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton-...ack-64264.html

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@OTF. I am doing a little work on the E46 today and took a couple of shots for you to see the minimum lift pads to fit under the E46 still raises the car quite a bit. The work stool is close to 2' high to give some reference.

[crystalworks]

Damnit OB! Now I want a ZHP with a BBK. I hope you are happy.

You've put a lot of love (read: $$$) into that 325i. Looks really good for it though.

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Thanks CW. I had to go the budget route on the BBK. A set of 4 Brembo calipers nearly doubles the cost. I have always wanted to go with a BBK since I bought the car 15 years ago but I just can't spend the value of the car on a set of brakes. At some point you have to face reality. $2K all in with M3 slotted rotors, balanced 55%/45% biased Wilwood calipers, Hawk pads and brackets, lines and hardware. Of coarse they sent me E36 rear lines so I am on hold through the Holidays until UUC gets back in the office.

[bcredliner]

I use a 3 ton jack and extra tall jack stands. I jack up the front to full extension of the jack from the center lift point and put jack stands in place. I jack up the back to full extension of the jack from the diff and put the stands in place. Nothing else needed to assist process.

My concern with the hoist is it appears it is too confining,
blocks most of the side exit area and limits the body positions you can get into to work.