How do you put the X5 on jack stand from the side?

[Qsilver7]

Originally Posted by lordshin808

I don't have room in my garage to put the floor jack in front center jack point to lift the front end up and place it on jack stands.

Is there a jack point I can use to jack up from the side and then place the jack stand? I don't want to work under the car with just the floor jack holding it up.

Is there a reason you can't reach the front center jack pad from the side vs from the front? Try going from the side (at an angle))...then lift the front end of the car high enough to place your jack stands beneath the rubber jack pads below the rocker panel and behind the front wheels. You may need to extend the jack's handle...but that's easy...like find a pipe that can slip over the end of your jack handle that can extend your pumping action from further back...as you align the jack below the front center jack pad.

If that still doesn't give you enough room...can you turn the X5 in the other direction by backing into your garage? That will allow you to go in from the front of the vehicle (with the garage door up)...then once the X is on jack stands...you can lower the garage door if you need it to be closed due to cold weather.