What does everyone use to jack their car with?

Shaun_1990 · 01-04-2015, 04:18 AM

Hey guys, this may be a simple question however at the moment I am struggling to get my car off the ground on my driveway. I have a halfords "pro" jack suitable for cars up to 3tons & on all my previous cars it hs been fine, not the case with the bmw.. The side skirt makes it to low to even get under, normally I would try & get someone to lift the wing while I put the jack under but it's proving hard now to find anyone willing..

Could anyone advise me on a jack they use & where to get from, I know they do low ones from my days of national tyres but this was some years ago & have not seen anything like in the shops.

Shaun

RajB · 01-04-2015, 04:24 AM

I've got an Arcan low slung jack but they stopped making them.

Another option is to use a standard scissor style OE jack to just lift at the other jacking point to give you the clearance to get your proper jack under.

Waspo · 01-04-2015, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Shaun_1990

Hey guys, this may be a simple question however at the moment I am struggling to get my car off the ground on my driveway. I have a halfords "pro" jack suitable for cars up to 3tons & on all my previous cars it hs been fine, not the case with the bmw.. The side skirt makes it to low to even get under, normally I would try & get someone to lift the wing while I put the jack under but it's proving hard now to find anyone willing..

Could anyone advise me on a jack they use & where to get from, I know they do low ones from my days of national tyres but this was some years ago & have not seen anything like in the shops.

Shaun

Shaun,
you need to be looking for a Low profile Jack. Loads of them around, Amazon, Fleabay, and just do a search on google for loads of hits.
Cost depends on Lift capacity and other gizmo's, but I bought one to do my lowered E46 M3 (2 Tons) for about £75.

HTH

DMH-01 · 01-04-2015, 04:55 AM

I've got one of these and it's a quality bit of kit...

http://www.sgs-engineering.com/hydra...e-trolley-jack

They also sell the aluminium jacks...

http://www.sgs-engineering.com/hydra...m-trolley-jack

The pro one is definitely sturdier but it's also heavier. The pro also has the foot pedal which comes in handy when positioning the jack.

IanS100 · 01-04-2015, 04:58 AM

Arcan low profile aluminium, nice bit of kit but a lot heavier than you'd expect for a lightweight jack.

essex_lad · 01-04-2015, 05:01 AM

My low entry 3t Jack.

Waspo · 01-04-2015, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by essex_lad

My low entry 3t Jack.

marklemac · 01-04-2015, 05:08 AM

My halfords trolley jack isn't low enough either.

Cure > drive front wheels onto a plank of wood.

Gives the car the height it needs for the jack to fit underneath

L1oydee · 01-04-2015, 05:27 AM

I bought one of these from ebay, works a treat.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Liftmaster...item486d108ac3

essex_lad · 01-04-2015, 05:40 AM

The easiest way to get a Jack under if it doesn't fit is to lift the car by the wheel arch lol

mob17 · 01-04-2015, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by DMH-01

I've got one of these and it's a quality bit of kit...

http://www.sgs-engineering.com/hydra...e-trolley-jack

They also sell the aluminium jacks...

http://www.sgs-engineering.com/hydra...m-trolley-jack

The pro one is definitely sturdier but it's also heavier. The pro also has the foot pedal which comes in handy when positioning the jack.

That 2.5ton aluminum one with 2 axle stands for £140 looks like great value. I've been thinking recently that i need some better jacks and stands...

IanS100 · 01-04-2015, 05:49 AM

Get an American Bumper Jack and lift it by the bumper

windymissile · 01-04-2015, 05:59 AM

I have the halfords quick pro jack. And I also have the same problem. I can just lift the wing and kick the jack under. Or if im planning ahead, I will just drive onto 4 1" bits of wood.

WM

Hibbyfor · 01-04-2015, 06:23 AM

I use a Mondeo jack I got out the scrappies for a fiver

Sparky68 · 01-04-2015, 07:32 AM

Drive onto a small section of 4x4 fence post, that's what I do.

Jase 320d · 01-04-2015, 08:49 AM

I have a low entry halfords one that does the job and a rubber jacking pad for bmw's

Works fine at msport height

Allenmnmn · 01-04-2015, 08:54 AM

+1 for the drive onto a piece of wood trick!

I have also got one of them things that fit into the jacking point for the trolley jack to jack on.

RajB · 01-04-2015, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by IanS100

Arcan low profile aluminium, nice bit of kit but a lot heavier than you'd expect for a lightweight jack.

Yup agreed at some 45kg lol

But it's lighter than this:

Quote:

Originally Posted by essex_lad

My low entry 3t Jack.

gaza01 · 01-04-2015, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IanS100

Arcan low profile aluminium, nice bit of kit but a lot heavier than you'd expect for a lightweight jack.

Same! Works a treat!

BIFCAIDS · 01-04-2015, 11:13 AM

I have two old off cuts of decking in the garage that I drive the car onto and use a normal trolly jack nothing special just a normal one its tight with the BMW rubber adaptor but its spot on I would love a low entry jack to save the hassle.

andysat · 01-04-2015, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by marklemac

My halfords trolley jack isn't low enough either.

Cure > drive front wheels onto a plank of wood.

Gives the car the height it needs for the jack to fit underneath

That's what I do.

Shaun_1990 · 01-04-2015, 12:11 PM

cheers for all the replies, I had thought about bits of wood but thought maybe in the long run its easier to just get a jack which is low enough to start with, Car is going on h&r springs in the coming weeks also, I will have a look at those sites in a sec Mob.

cheers everyone!

shaun

01-04-2015, 04:18 AM	#1
Shaun_1990 Private First Class 14 Rep 166 Posts Drives: 320D sport plus touring Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Cheshire iTrader: (0)	What does everyone use to jack their car with? Hey guys, this may be a simple question however at the moment I am struggling to get my car off the ground on my driveway. I have a halfords "pro" jack suitable for cars up to 3tons & on all my previous cars it hs been fine, not the case with the bmw.. The side skirt makes it to low to even get under, normally I would try & get someone to lift the wing while I put the jack under but it's proving hard now to find anyone willing.. Could anyone advise me on a jack they use & where to get from, I know they do low ones from my days of national tyres but this was some years ago & have not seen anything like in the shops. Shaun
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RajB Brigadier General 448 Rep 3,312 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Midlands iTrader: (4)	I've got an Arcan low slung jack but they stopped making them. Another option is to use a standard scissor style OE jack to just lift at the other jacking point to give you the clearance to get your proper jack under. __________________ E92 335i / M3 Hybrid - The Build
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DMH-01 Captain 12 Rep 693 Posts Drives: E92 335d M Sport Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Essex iTrader: (1)	I've got one of these and it's a quality bit of kit... http://www.sgs-engineering.com/hydra...e-trolley-jack They also sell the aluminium jacks... http://www.sgs-engineering.com/hydra...m-trolley-jack The pro one is definitely sturdier but it's also heavier. The pro also has the foot pedal which comes in handy when positioning the jack. __________________ Official Website\|Official Twitter Page\|Official Facebook Page
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IanS100 Major General 136 Rep 5,050 Posts Drives: 520d F10 LCI M Sport Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Southport UK iTrader: (0)	Arcan low profile aluminium, nice bit of kit but a lot heavier than you'd expect for a lightweight jack.
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essex_lad Banned 107 Rep 1,562 Posts Drives: E92 Msport N53 Stage 2 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Essex iTrader: (0)	My low entry 3t Jack.
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marklemac Second Lieutenant 27 Rep 214 Posts Drives: 335d Coupe Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Southampton iTrader: (0)	My halfords trolley jack isn't low enough either. Cure > drive front wheels onto a plank of wood. Gives the car the height it needs for the jack to fit underneath __________________ // Diesel Power //09 335d//
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L1oydee Enlisted Member 0 Rep 39 Posts Drives: E90 330D M Sport Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Essex, UK iTrader: (0)	I bought one of these from ebay, works a treat. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Liftmaster...item486d108ac3
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essex_lad Banned 107 Rep 1,562 Posts Drives: E92 Msport N53 Stage 2 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Essex iTrader: (0)	The easiest way to get a Jack under if it doesn't fit is to lift the car by the wheel arch lol
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01-04-2015, 05:49 AM	#12
IanS100 Major General 136 Rep 5,050 Posts Drives: 520d F10 LCI M Sport Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Southport UK iTrader: (0)	Get an American Bumper Jack and lift it by the bumper
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windymissile Major 67 Rep 1,431 Posts Drives: 335i M Sport Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I have the halfords quick pro jack. And I also have the same problem. I can just lift the wing and kick the jack under. Or if im planning ahead, I will just drive onto 4 1" bits of wood. WM
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Hibbyfor Private First Class 7 Rep 162 Posts Drives: E93 335i M Sport Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Edinburgh iTrader: (1)	I use a Mondeo jack I got out the scrappies for a fiver
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Jase 320d Wheelbarrow Edition 60 Rep 1,608 Posts Drives: Arctic 320d Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Dumfries and Galloway iTrader: (1)	I have a low entry halfords one that does the job and a rubber jacking pad for bmw's Works fine at msport height __________________
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Allenmnmn New Member 5 Rep 27 Posts Drives: BMW F32 Coupe Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: North East England iTrader: (0)	+1 for the drive onto a piece of wood trick! I have also got one of them things that fit into the jacking point for the trolley jack to jack on.
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Shaun_1990 Private First Class 14 Rep 166 Posts Drives: 320D sport plus touring Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Cheshire iTrader: (0)	cheers for all the replies, I had thought about bits of wood but thought maybe in the long run its easier to just get a jack which is low enough to start with, Car is going on h&r springs in the coming weeks also, I will have a look at those sites in a sec Mob. cheers everyone! shaun
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