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FAQ / REFERENCE => How-To's => Topic started by: brian-pat91-318 on November 30, 2008, 05:50:00 PM

Title: Jacking Points
Post by: brian-pat91-318 on November 30, 2008, 05:50:00 PM

im new to the bmw world and i own a 91 318is  that im working on and ive noticed that theres almost no places to jack the thing up. it seems like theres no room that can support it except for the subframe which i dont want to damage. i also fould two little squares one on each side right behind the fron tire that look like surfaces made for jack stand.....is that correct?

Title: Jacking Points
Post by: RED IS 91 on November 30, 2008, 06:14:41 PM

In the how to section is jacking points..........

http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=244

Title: Jacking Points
Post by: roundel318 on November 30, 2008, 07:55:58 PM

If you are missing the factory jack, a trip onto ebay for a used one would probably be worth your while.

Title: Jacking Points
Post by: dude8383 on November 30, 2008, 08:15:52 PM

Quote from: roundel318;61993

If you are missing the factory jack, a trip onto ebay for a used one would probably be worth your while.

i wouldn't recommend a factory jack for repair work :)

Title: Jacking Points
Post by: dark_islight on December 01, 2008, 04:19:01 PM

Quote from: brian-pat91-318;61984

i also fould two little squares one on each side right behind the fron tire that look like surfaces made for jack stand.....is that correct?

NO! NO! NO!

These are not jacking points. They are hollow and will collaspe under the weight of the car.

See the photo below courtesy of r3vlimited.com

(http://www.r3vlimited.com/tech/jackpoints/Jackpoints.jpg)

Title: Jacking Points
Post by: roundel318 on December 02, 2008, 08:49:19 AM

Perhaps he just wants to change a tire :)

Title: Jacking Points
Post by: gearheadE30 on December 03, 2008, 05:40:16 PM

It would still be a good idea to get a factory jack. My car is low enough I have to use the factory jack to be able to get a scissor jack under the car.

Title: Jacking Points
Post by: swiss318is on December 05, 2008, 07:28:09 AM

Quote from: dark_islight;62055

NO! NO! NO!

These are not jacking points. They are hollow and will collaspe under the weight of the car.

See the photo below courtesy of r3vlimited.com

(http://www.r3vlimited.com/tech/jackpoints/Jackpoints.jpg)

:eek: :eek: HAHAHAHAHA....yes, thats how i work on my car..! :D :D :D :D :D :D excellent to have a look if the wheels are still turning...

Title: Jacking Points
Post by: xaos. on March 03, 2010, 10:59:42 PM

I have a e36 and a floor jack works fine for right there my car has been sitting on stands for months on those same spots.