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05-25-2015, 06:51 AM | #1 |
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135i correct jacking points
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Very quick query re the correct jacking point for the rear of a 135i. From what I've read you can safely jack up the rear via the diff. Is my below proposed lift location exactly where it needs to be on the diff? Should it be further forward past the join? I don't want to damage anything so thought I would check first. I'm using an Arcan jack and hockey puck. I've also sorted the front jack point and thought I'd share for anyone else wondering. Run the car up onto timber or a ramp in my case to get the front bar high enough to accept a jack under the engine bay. Position the jack pad under the engine bay pad with a hockey puck as extra protection. Jack up carefully and then position your jack stands under the front left and right side jack pads. I haven't tried then jacking up the rear via the diff and placing two more stands under the rear left and right side jack pads but I gather this should work ok? My only concern is the car moving backwards as I start lifting the rear of the car.
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Make sure if you're using the rear diff that you're not on the diff cover in any way.
Otherwise, just use the subframe crossmember.
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Correct on all points.
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Good to know, I've always jacked it up like he has it in the first pic. Will move the jack further forward next time.
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