04-29-2016, 03:29 AM | #1 |
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Jacking up my X3
So i have my winter wheels, I have my car.
I have until October to find a decent scissor style jack Any recommendations for a mid sized SUV in the UK?
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04-29-2016, 05:18 AM | #2 |
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See my link in the winter tyre thread. 2 ton scissor jack.
I would suggest for home use that you invest in a trolley jack. They're much better than a scissor jack for regular swaps. |
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04-29-2016, 05:33 AM | #3 | |
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04-29-2016, 06:34 AM | #4 |
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Brave man who lifts up a x3 on a scissor jack , its going to at a very sharp angle when fully lifted and unlike a trolley jack you have to "pre judge the" the angle when the car is fully lifted . Long arm trolley jack is the real deal and its far safer with less risk of damaging the car or YOU !
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04-29-2016, 06:39 AM | #5 |
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@redx30drive really? What about the old X5's that had a jack provided in case of emergency wheel change?
I take your point about a trolley jack and axle stands being the safest way, but surely a scissor jack is capable of swapping 4 summer to winter tyres twice a year? |
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04-29-2016, 06:43 AM | #6 |
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If you have ever considered buying a space saver wheel, they often come with the oem jack used in whichever BMW model it comes from. Need to look very carefully to choose a wheel of the correct circumference of course.
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04-29-2016, 09:38 AM | #7 |
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Please use a trolley jack. Much better and easier to use. Scissor jacks are fine for emergencies but they aren't very stable. Go with something like this:
http://www.sgs-engineering.com/garag...e-trolley-jack You want lots of height. The cheap trolley jacks won't work on a SUV because they don't lift high enough meaning you'll be tempted to put wood blocks or something between the jack and the car to give yourself more lift. Just buy a higher lift model. |
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04-29-2016, 10:45 AM | #8 |
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I considered all options, but run flats work for me. The wife takes the car on her own and i wouldn't want her to be stranded on the side of the road.
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04-30-2016, 04:04 AM | #9 | |
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http://www.powertoolwarehouse.co.uk/...tj2-pro-c.html Along with the jack you will need several further items to make the experience of changing the wheels over a good one. a). Jacking pad http://www.i6automotive.co.uk/bmw-ru...g-pad-adapter/ it fits all later BMWs. This fits into the car's jacking point and allows the jack to fit flat without slipping off. b) Wheel alignment tool quantity 2 for X3. See.... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ALLOY-WHEE...-/231049132522 There are many for sale on different sites. c. Small tub of copper grease. Putting this on the hubs after wheel removal makes for easy removal come next time the wheels are changed over, |
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04-30-2016, 04:30 AM | #10 |
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Thanks Peter, as you already are aware, i bought the alignment spigot and jacking pad. The trolley jack for home use is a no brainer. Why compromise on safety for the sake of a few pounds. The scissor jack is more for roadside swaps.
After my experience on the motorway, when away on business with just me in the car, i intend to take a spare wheel with me |
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04-30-2016, 06:19 AM | #11 | |
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With regards to an emergency scissor jack, I would purchase a BMW one as the rest do not have the fitting for later BMW jacking points. The site below gives you the kit number from BMW for the F25. http://www.alloywheelsdirect.net/opt...are_wheel_kits If you go to the https://www.bmwlander.co.uk/index.php forum and join it, you can ask BMW Cotswold for a price. They give discount to forum members. They are also site sponsors. The guy's name is ED. He is very helpful and accommodating. |
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04-30-2016, 09:12 AM | #12 |
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