Does anyone have experiences on the multi-vehicle jack pad (model MV52-30-19 from reverselogic)? I am looking for a jack pad adapters for my w212. The fact these also works for the BMW sounds very appealing. It would be nice I can use the same set for both MB E350 and Bimmer X3.

 

I just use the super hard rubber ones from Amazon. You can buy Aluminum ones there for less than half of the one you are considering.

 

Key, would you have a link, please?

 

Auto Accessories Dealer Single Universal for Mercedes Benz Square Slot Jack Pad Adapter
obviously designed to be used with your rolling floor jack.

 

Looks perfect. I've been using a hockey puck, but the tab looks more secure. Thanks.

 

I am with DFWdude on this one: Using a hockey pucks.
I got a set of 6 used ones from ebay and cut 4 of them to make sure that 1/2 of thickness is cut to make an "insert" and 1/2 left flat to make sure I can use them with jack stands.

Max

 

I’ve seen slotted hockey pucks used on pinch welds, but not on the Mercedes/BMW receiver pockets. Not sure how you guys are using a hockey puck at the recessed jack point, unless you are not engaging the recess.

 

A standard hockey puck works on my C320 very well. I have not even looked below the E, yet.

The hockey puck deforms (slightly) under the weight, offering plenty of grip between chassis and floor jack (without engaging the recess). But I like the one you use, KEY08. That's why I asked for the link. I've already ordered one.

 

Ok, cool. When you look under there, the jacking pocket is in line with the rocker trim panel cut out. Make sure you jack only from the chassis pocket. Some get confused and try to jack right at the rocker trim cut out. The actual pocket is further back and is very obvious.

 

I bought a few hockey pucks and I used my Dremel and made a slot for the frame to go into. Works great. Also bought a low profile Jack which helps to get under the car.

 

W211 and W212 have different jack pad than previous model. They need about 1.2 x3" head that would go inside the pad. I had a piece of wood cut to the size, that would fit on my flat spot in floor jack after the round head was removed, but that also lower the raise level, not to mention that wood is prone to cracking.
So I took KEY link and order the one.
Right piece is not only convenience, but also safety.

 

a related question. Do you replace your traditional jack stands?

 

Just measured the open slot of the jack pad of my 2011 W212. The open (roughly L46 x W19 x H16mm) seems to be smaller than a lot of adapters that are advertised. Are there different sizes of pad for W212?

 

Not since I bought car lift
But when I used them for going under the car, I was always able to find heavy bar in the suspension, or heavy tubing that would hold weight of the car just fine.
Still coming from years/location when stands were hard to get, I put spare tire under the car just as extra precaution, or leave floor jack as secondary weight hold.
I will get my pad tomorrow, so will report how it fits on W212.

 

As long as you buy the one advertised to fit our cars you should be good. Send it back if not. I have never had a fitment issue. I have two and they slide right in

 

Pad is in.
Length-wise it is perfect fit in W212 "pocket"
width -wise it has some clearance, what is good.

 

Mine just arrived. It fits fine, as well.

 

Do you use old-school jack stands?

 

You need to be careful using jack stands on this car and only support where recommended.

 

I have a set of adapters made from plywood that work pretty well.

 

I like it! ^^

 

I used wood block cut to size as well, but wood has nasty habit to split without warning and absorbs oils.
Still valuable option.

 

I machined mine out of nylon 66.
Its good, it can take abuse.

Here is what I gave the machined shop to machine ( in millimeters ), using a sample image from I forgot what brand, which is metal not plastic.







Under stress/load, but shape WILL return back to normal......... which is good, its like auto leveling if any car lift has worn out jack support



Using Quick Jack




Mr Jack-Pad "girlfriend" on the car , close up........