aleks001

HI Guys,

A little random I know. But I'm planning to buy a W221 (Short wheel base) some time in the future. I've recently acquired a ranger quickjack (as I do all of my own maintenance) and love it, but i'm doubting weather it is long enough to lift a w221.

Can someone get on their knees for me please :P And measure the distance between the front and rear jack points, pretty much where you would place your jack stands or where the car gets placed on a proper lift.

I would really appreciate it

Cheers

DaveW68

The distance between my jack points was definitely further when I was a younger man. Sadly, I've lost some distance as I've aged.

alx

all us cars are long base.

just an fyi

aleks001

I'm happy for LWB measurements as well, probably shouldn't have put just SWB :P

I'm just looking to get a general measurement

alx

just measured it - approx 74" jack point to jack point on a lwb

aleks001

Oh damn that definetly wont fit the ranger jack is 60". I doubt the SWB is much shorter.

Thanks mate appreciate it.

jylee

you are fine as long as the car frame is on the jack.

aleks001

Will this damage any of the underside plastic. I always asumed this was possibly as the chassis must run the whole length of the car but was worried i would damage something.