Found: Solution to Floor Jack Problem...
03-17-2009, 12:11 PM
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Update with Photos: Solution to Floor Jack Problem...
I recently traded my SLK55 for a CPO '07 CSL550 and found that the floor jack solution I used on my SLK works even better on the CLS (no need to put the car on ramps to fit under the sideskirts.)
Sorry -- I didn't realize the photos would not load via the other site. Please scroll down to the post below for info and photos.
Sorry -- I didn't realize the photos would not load via the other site. Please scroll down to the post below for info and photos.
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03-17-2009, 11:53 PM
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I recently traded my SLK55 for a CPO '07 CSL550 and found that the floor jack solution I used on my SLK works even better on the CLS (no need to put the car on ramps to fit under the sideskirts.) It uses a few items purchased from Home Depot. You can find the description with photos at
http://www.slkworld.com/slk-r171-gen...k-problem.html
http://www.slkworld.com/slk-r171-gen...k-problem.html
03-18-2009, 02:28 PM
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Here's and update with the photos
Sorry -- I didn't realize the photos would not load via the other site. Here you go:
At Home Depot I found the perfect piece -- a 1/2" Top Beam Clamp ($3.98), by Thomas & Betts, stock number Z503. This piece and the other pieces I've used are shown in the photos. I trimmed off a piece (shown) from the Beam Clamp and the remaining piece fits perfectly into both the front and rear jack receptacles. I used a hardened bolt of the correct length (110mm) to fit into the pipe pieces. I used a high-speed cutting tool (22K rpm) to cut the Clamp, but a hack saw would work.
You can see that this does the job of jacking while avoiding contact with the side skirts. Hope this helps.
BTW -- I do not care for the "Reverse Logic Jack Pad Tool" because it relies on friction between the pad and the jack to keep the two from sliding sideways off the jack. The pipe insert into the jack precludes that potential problem.
At Home Depot I found the perfect piece -- a 1/2" Top Beam Clamp ($3.98), by Thomas & Betts, stock number Z503. This piece and the other pieces I've used are shown in the photos. I trimmed off a piece (shown) from the Beam Clamp and the remaining piece fits perfectly into both the front and rear jack receptacles. I used a hardened bolt of the correct length (110mm) to fit into the pipe pieces. I used a high-speed cutting tool (22K rpm) to cut the Clamp, but a hack saw would work.
You can see that this does the job of jacking while avoiding contact with the side skirts. Hope this helps.
BTW -- I do not care for the "Reverse Logic Jack Pad Tool" because it relies on friction between the pad and the jack to keep the two from sliding sideways off the jack. The pipe insert into the jack precludes that potential problem.
