Jack point nonsense
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2004 E-500
Jack point nonsense
Anyone figured out the best way to support the car on jack stand? This is what I am challenged with every time. The jack picture is not an exaggeration, it is how Craftsman jacks are. I have a older one that is somewhat flat but also kind of arc so I am not sure how to jack this darn thing properly. I always put the tires under the car for extra safety which makes it difficult to get in and get out from under the car.
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05 W211 E500, 03 C215 CL55 AMG
Those jacks you have are designed to go under control arms and such.
Better to buy a proper jack stand if you need it.
Otherwise you could cut a small block out of a 2x4 to fit in the recessed square in the car's jack point to give the rounded jack stand to press against.
Better to buy a proper jack stand if you need it.
Otherwise you could cut a small block out of a 2x4 to fit in the recessed square in the car's jack point to give the rounded jack stand to press against.
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2005 E500 4matic wagon, 2006 AMG E55, 2009 Smart Fortwo
Jack stand pads
Try these: https://creative-steel.com/shop/mercedes-jack-pad/
I have a pair for my E55, so I don't mess up the goofy jacking point.
I have a pair for my E55, so I don't mess up the goofy jacking point.
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You'll also want these... https://www.asedeals.com/store/esco-jack-stand-10499/
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From: Cedar Rapids, IA
2009 e550 4Matic
A standard jack and jack stands work just fine.... Put the jacking point pad in the center of the jack pad and jack up the car (use the front center point) and then place your traditional jack stands under each side jacking point. Lower the vehicle. This really isnt rocket science people...
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Anyone figured out the best way to support the car on jack stand? This is what I am challenged with every time. The jack picture is not an exaggeration, it is how Craftsman jacks are. I have a older one that is somewhat flat but also kind of arc so I am not sure how to jack this darn thing properly. I always put the tires under the car for extra safety which makes it difficult to get in and get out from under the car.
Jack pad side part number 2039970186
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