Someone Recommend a good floor jack?

SILENTx5 · #1 10-24-2005, 02:49 PM

Like the title says, what's a good floor jack you guys use for the X5??? Was looking to purchase one to do some DIY oil changes and swapping winter/summer tire setups. Thanks.

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jditom · #2 10-24-2005, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SILENTx5

Like the title says, what's a good floor jack you guys use for the X5??? Was looking to purchase one to do some DIY oil changes and swapping winter/summer tire setups. Thanks.

I bought 2 at Costco. 2 ton, good quality, great price.

SILENTx5 · #3 10-24-2005, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jditom

I bought 2 at Costco. 2 ton, good quality, great price.

Can I get the name of it? brand? price?? thanks.

kirkX5m · #4 10-24-2005, 03:04 PM

got my set at sears for like 100$

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...Lift+Equipment

Craftsman 3 ton Floor Jack, Jack Stands and Creeper Set
Sears item #00950188000 Mfr. model #50188

Contains floor jack, 2 jack stands and a 36 in. creeper. Jack has a lift range of 5-1/2 to 19-3/4 in. and a 3 ton maximum load. Large front wheels measure 3-1/2 in. diameter by 1-1/4 in. wide. Meets ANSI/ASME PALD service pack standards

Thunder22 · #5 10-24-2005, 03:23 PM

That craftsman is a good deal, but it's minimal height is kind of high. If you want to use it for a low car you'll be S.O.L.

Regards,

"A guy who owns a vette and is looking for a floor jack with a low minimum height"

chefwong · #6 10-24-2005, 04:05 PM

AC Hydraulic Jacks. Pick up a matching pair of Jackstands....you'll never look back !

dkl · #7 10-24-2005, 04:17 PM

What do you guys use to adapt the jack into the jacking points of the X (other than welding my own adapter as C-S-S did in the "Jacking points" article)? The jacking points are somewhat recessed after I had the aluminum running board installed...so without some type of pad or adapter, the jack will do some damage to the plastic moldings around the jacking points. Any suggestions? Thanks.

Thunder22 · #8 10-24-2005, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by dkl

What do you guys use to adapt the jack into the jacking points of the X (other than welding my own adapter as C-S-S did in the "Jacking points" article)? The jacking points are somewhat recessed after I had the aluminum running board installed...so without some type of pad or adapter, the jack will do some damage to the plastic moldings around the jacking points. Any suggestions? Thanks.

I use hockey pucs on my vette, having never jacked up my X I don't know if that will help you or not.

chefwong · #9 10-24-2005, 05:23 PM

AC Jacks have a nice 8" plus rubber pad that is optional. I'll take some pics tonight. I don't see why u can't just use a wood block also.

motordavid · #10 10-24-2005, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by dkl

What do you guys use to adapt the jack into the jacking points of the X (other than welding my own adapter as C-S-S did in the "Jacking points" article)? The jacking points are somewhat recessed after I had the aluminum running board installed...so without some type of pad or adapter, the jack will do some damage to the plastic moldings around the jacking points. Any suggestions? Thanks.

DKL: this link is very good with Pics:

http://bimmer.roadfly.com/bmw/forums...4401697&page=1

...the only thing I do diff. is I jack at rear on the suspension link/A arm, using a piece of old, soft plywood for cushion on jack head instead of on the rear diff.

Definitely use qual. stands if you are sliding under...though, I've changed oil and filter several times with no jack, just a "slide in" and some contortions to catch the oil. Use Lots of newspaper spread wide on floor, a low profile 10 Qt pan and lots of paper towels. When you crack that drain plug it comes out like a freaking fire hydrant and at an angle, lol!
GL,md

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