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GTT 280 · Nov 22nd, 2006, 03:53 PM

All,

I have Axle Stands and would like to know where to use them on my car once and for all. "Borrowing" a picture taken by Roland, I have marked on two possible places I considered...

Blue = front subframe chassis
Green = Front suspensions arms

Can anyone tell me if these are possible. Obv. using the chassis means I have the ability to remove and drop the suspension.

Cheers,
K.

Bonnie Scotland · Nov 23rd, 2006, 05:42 AM

I always found it a hassle to install axle stands, so, whenever i did anything that didn't require the wheels to come off i used ramps, far better and safer

though that doesn't answer you're question

From the picture you show, the green areas i'm sure are angled slightly downwards, so, when placing the axle stands underneath they simply slide away to a certain degree and you never ever get a good feeling about how safe they are.
Again, from you're picture, it looks like i used the blue section which proved perfect for removing the front suspension.

As an added safety feature i always placed the wheels i took off under the car on pieces of wood, just in case the stands gave way.

BMW don't seem to realise that we mere mortals do not have hydraulic car ramps at home for simple jobs that we can do without paying for the exhorbitant labour charges

Good luck

Lucky Dave · Nov 23rd, 2006, 06:33 AM

I would avoid the area marked in green.

I normally put my jack (with a wooden block) in the middle of the large plate, over the round hole.
Then I place the stands under the rubber blocks at the end of the sills.

Putting the wheels under the car is also a good idea, im may damage them if the car falls of f the stands but just think what it would of done to you!

If i doubt get a garage or skilled person to do it, it may work out cheaper in the end!

Bonnie Scotland · Nov 23rd, 2006, 07:26 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Lucky Dave (original)

Putting the wheels under the car is also a good idea, im may damage them if the car falls of f the stands but just think what it would of done to you!

Exactly

GTT 280 · Nov 23rd, 2006, 08:07 AM

....

Cheers,
K.

GTT 280 · Nov 23rd, 2006, 08:14 AM

This is magic this one...

Cheers,
K.

GTT 280 · Nov 23rd, 2006, 08:22 AM

I will wheel this one from round the back of the house.

No, not Basketball...

Cheers,
K.

Nov 22nd, 2006, 03:53 PM	#1
GTT 280 The Power Cube My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2002 Local Time: 02:04 PM Posts: 2,503 Offline	Axle Stands All, I have Axle Stands and would like to know where to use them on my car once and for all. "Borrowing" a picture taken by Roland, I have marked on two possible places I considered... Blue = front subframe chassis Green = Front suspensions arms Can anyone tell me if these are possible. Obv. using the chassis means I have the ability to remove and drop the suspension. Cheers, K. Too many mods to list, PM me if the cat needs killing...

Nov 23rd, 2006, 06:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
Lucky Dave Thinking Minis My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2005 Local Time: 02:04 PM Posts: 803 Offline	I would avoid the area marked in green. I normally put my jack (with a wooden block) in the middle of the large plate, over the round hole. Then I place the stands under the rubber blocks at the end of the sills. Putting the wheels under the car is also a good idea, im may damage them if the car falls of f the stands but just think what it would of done to you! If i doubt get a garage or skilled person to do it, it may work out cheaper in the end! For All Your Mini's Needs 01905 620011

Nov 23rd, 2006, 08:07 AM	#5 (permalink)
GTT 280 The Power Cube My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2002 Local Time: 02:04 PM Posts: 2,503 Offline	Or this... .... Cheers, K. Too many mods to list, PM me if the cat needs killing...

Nov 23rd, 2006, 08:14 AM	#6 (permalink)
GTT 280 The Power Cube My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2002 Local Time: 02:04 PM Posts: 2,503 Offline	Classic This is magic this one... Cheers, K. Too many mods to list, PM me if the cat needs killing...

Nov 23rd, 2006, 08:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
GTT 280 The Power Cube My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2002 Local Time: 02:04 PM Posts: 2,503 Offline	Favoured approach... I will wheel this one from round the back of the house. No, not Basketball... Cheers, K. Too many mods to list, PM me if the cat needs killing...

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Nov 23rd, 2006, 05:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
Bonnie Scotland Gadget Man Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Montrose, Scotland Local Time: 12:04 PM Posts: 1,961 Offline	I always found it a hassle to install axle stands, so, whenever i did anything that didn't require the wheels to come off i used ramps, far better and safer though that doesn't answer you're question From the picture you show, the green areas i'm sure are angled slightly downwards, so, when placing the axle stands underneath they simply slide away to a certain degree and you never ever get a good feeling about how safe they are. Again, from you're picture, it looks like i used the blue section which proved perfect for removing the front suspension. As an added safety feature i always placed the wheels i took off under the car on pieces of wood, just in case the stands gave way. BMW don't seem to realise that we mere mortals do not have hydraulic car ramps at home for simple jobs that we can do without paying for the exhorbitant labour charges Good luck

Nov 23rd, 2006, 07:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
Bonnie Scotland Gadget Man Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Montrose, Scotland Local Time: 12:04 PM Posts: 1,961 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Lucky Dave (original) Putting the wheels under the car is also a good idea, im may damage them if the car falls of f the stands but just think what it would of done to you! Exactly

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