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So I have jack stands that look like the attached image and I’m wondering if anyone has found an adapter for this kind of stand that works with the recessed jack points on the w222. I’d appreciate any guidance. Thanks!
I bought the Planger model with flat base on Amazon. Fits the hole in the jack point well. Very durable rubber. I use with an electric jack with a flat jack crown. Agree the EBay item from Donnymac is ideal for your stand.
I bought the Planger model with flat base on Amazon. Fits the hole in the jack point well. Very durable rubber. I use with an electric jack with a flat jack crown. Agree the EBay item from Donnymac is ideal for your stand.
Originally Posted by Donnymac
Worth a look.
Thank you both! I ended up being scared away from the Urmecch adapters such as the eBay one based on a review I saw on Amazon. The user specifically talked about a w222 and said "They are incompatible in all dimensions, they’re too tall, too skinny and too narrow. If they were half as short than I’m sure the width wouldn’t be as big of an issue but I’m not going to trust these connections with my life." The user had photos and it definitely did look less stable than I would want.
Based on that, I ended up with the Flat Planger item you mention and it fits the built-in jacking points perfectly! I did need to go buy flat jack stands but better safe than sorry! For anyone else reading, here is the exact item:
How to lift the rear is a real mystery. Presumably the diff is mounted by rubber bushings to the subframe and hard to know whether they're capable of supporting the car's weight in lifting mode. No one on here seems to know of a Mercedes-approved center lifting point in back like in front.
One follow-up question, do you lift the rear of the w222 from the differential? I don't see any better option...
Thanks,
Drake
I change my wheels from summer to winter, then winter to summer twice per year. I've always lifted from the rear diff and have never had an issue. This was also true of my previous W221 S600 and GL550. I don't see any other rear lift points for DIY at home.
2016 S550, 1997 LS Swap Silverado. 2010 Jag XFR, 2003 G35 Sedan, 1999 LS6 swap Z28.
Originally Posted by Tom in Austin
How to lift the rear is a real mystery. Presumably the diff is mounted by rubber bushings to the subframe and hard to know whether they're capable of supporting the car's weight in lifting mode. No one on here seems to know of a Mercedes-approved center lifting point in back like in front.
Xentry says it's safe to lift under the IRON case of the diff.
Can you post the link to the Amazon product you recommend again? The link did not work, or did u mean to share the search page? Am looking for one too that I’ll also use for my JohnDeere Lawn Mower tractor
Can you post the link to the Amazon product you recommend again? The link did not work, or did u mean to share the search page? Am looking for one too that I’ll also use for my JohnDeere Lawn Mower tractor
For what ever reason. I am unable to copy and paste the Amazon link as I did before......but the link as posted works for me? Ill pop amazon from scratch.
Does anyone have experience with these or similar pad adapters? All are basically the same size on Amazon, they may vary by a mm or so. I got these metal ones to try. Surprised how loose they are and I was expecting more contact area, not just the upper/top part of the pad in the jack point.
Does anyone have experience with these or similar pad adapters? All are basically the same size on Amazon, they may vary by a mm or so. I got these metal ones to try. Surprised how loose they are and I was expecting more contact area, not just the upper/top part of the pad in the jack point.
Those look a bit like the Urmecch ones that I ended up being scared away from. Urmecch looked even a bit taller and unstable though. Yours don't look terrible to me. The Daimnd ones I bought (link above) ended up fitting perfectly though. They were clearly designed for this exact jackpoint on the w222.
Despite the perfect fit, I still couldn't use the Damind pads. The issue ended up being clearance for my jackstands. I couldn't get the car lifted enough to fit my jack stands (13.75in at their lowest setting) under the car with the Daimnd pads on top. It was just barely too tall so I ended up needing to sit the jackpoints directly on the flat jack stands and not use the recessed points.
I was lifting from the differential with plywood between to gain some extra lift. My jack is a Pittsburg 2-ton. My car is lowered by one inch so others might have better luck if they aren't lowered and have shorter stands. Hope that helps.
Those look a bit like the Urmecch ones that I ended up being scared away from. Urmecch looked even a bit taller and unstable though. Yours don't look terrible to me. The Daimnd ones I bought (link above) ended up fitting perfectly though. They were clearly designed for this exact jackpoint on the w222.
Despite the perfect fit, I still couldn't use the Damind pads. The issue ended up being clearance for my jackstands. I couldn't get the car lifted enough to fit my jack stands (13.75in at their lowest setting) under the car with the Daimnd pads on top. It was just barely too tall so I ended up needing to sit the jackpoints directly on the flat jack stands and not use the recessed points.
I was lifting from the differential with plywood between to gain some extra lift. My jack is a Pittsburg 2-ton. My car is lowered by one inch so others might have better luck if they aren't lowered and have shorter stands. Hope that helps.
Thanks for your comments, just ordered the ones you noted.
LIfting points according to Mercedes. Four outboard, one in the front center and rear differential is still a standard lifting point and the one I use with my 4 post lift and rolling jack.
Those look a bit like the Urmecch ones that I ended up being scared away from. Urmecch looked even a bit taller and unstable though. Yours don't look terrible to me. The Daimnd ones I bought (link above) ended up fitting perfectly though. They were clearly designed for this exact jackpoint on the w222.
Despite the perfect fit, I still couldn't use the Damind pads. The issue ended up being clearance for my jackstands. I couldn't get the car lifted enough to fit my jack stands (13.75in at their lowest setting) under the car with the Daimnd pads on top. It was just barely too tall so I ended up needing to sit the jackpoints directly on the flat jack stands and not use the recessed points.
I was lifting from the differential with plywood between to gain some extra lift. My jack is a Pittsburg 2-ton. My car is lowered by one inch so others might have better luck if they aren't lowered and have shorter stands. Hope that helps.
I have 4 of the Potauto ones. I use them all the time with my jacks and even with my Quickjack. They seem loose, but once the weight is on there, they are of course set.
You dont need them to be tight in the lift point openings. You just need them not to slide out, and they wont.
Use it on S class and GLC. No issues
The rubber ones will eventually break and then you have a car getting damaged.
Also better to get jacks with a flat pad.
Harbor freight has them for $90. That plus the Potauto adapter and you should be good
Last edited by waterzap99; 10-08-2023 at 10:16 AM.
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