[carseatsm5]

Recently had to jack up the car and realized without the front and rear center jack points or exposed frame, you’re stuck trying to get the jack and jack stand under the same spot.

Found (and bought) these Rennstand jack stands that are a clever solution to the problem and thought worth sharing. Basically the jack stand center piece works as a jack pad then you slide the legs in and can remove the jack.

Hard to explain. This YouTube video is easier.

[Mach550]

how tall is your jack? I have enough problems getting mine under the car having to use 45 pound plates to raise up the front end.

[Simon H]

These look great. Looked for a supplier in the UK, but there isnt one. Would have to order from the USA.

[carseatsm5]

Originally Posted by Mach550

how tall is your jack? I have enough problems getting mine under the car having to use 45 pound plates to raise up the front end.

I use the Harbor Freight Daytona low profile jack. I think it’s 3.25”. My car is not lowered.

https://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton-...ack-64780.html

[carseatsm5]

Originally Posted by Simon H

These look great. Looked for a supplier in the UK, but there isnt one. Would have to order from the USA.

I ordered them direct from here. Maybe you already checked this site but FYI.

https://www.etamfg.com/

[Mach550]

Originally Posted by carseatsm5

I use the Harbor Freight Daytona low profile jack. I think it’s 3.25”. My car is not lowered.

https://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton-...ack-64780.html

I might need to get a lower profile jack then, doubt my M550i with OEM M Pro suspension is lower than an M5.

[NoMods]

Originally Posted by carseatsm5

I ordered them direct from here. Maybe you already checked this site but FYI.

https://www.etamfg.com/

that is a great idea, going to order but it wasn't clear if I need to buy the adapters separately or not?

[m_fife]

I’ve got 4 of these and they are fantastic. Very sturdy!!

[carseatsm5]

Originally Posted by armoredsaint

that is a great idea, going to order but it wasn't clear if I need to buy the adapters separately or not?

When I bought the jackstands two years ago yes I had to buy the adapters separately. Came as a pair for $38.

[NoMods]

Originally Posted by carseatsm5

When I bought the jackstands two years ago yes I had to buy the adapters separately. Came as a pair for $38.

are these the ones that will work on our jacking pads?

[carseatsm5]

Originally Posted by armoredsaint

are these the ones that will work on our jacking pads?

That’s the one yes.

[NoMods]

thanks - i do know they suck at responding to messages.

[m_fife]

Originally Posted by armoredsaint

are these the ones that will work on our jacking pads?

Those look like they are for a pinch weld. Mine are solid blocks. See link:

https://rennstand.com/product/merced...mini-jack-pad/

[NoMods]

thanks, just ordered a couple of the stands and pads

[carseatsm5]

Originally Posted by m_fife

Those look like they are for a pinch weld. Mine are solid blocks. See link:

https://rennstand.com/product/merced...mini-jack-pad/

Maybe you’re right. I thought I bought whichever was for BMW. I can tell you they fit and work perfectly.

[isenc2]

I bought these, insanely expensive, not sure if they’re worth their price but they do work damn well.

[PDOT]

Originally Posted by isenc2

I bought these, insanely expensive, not sure if they’re worth their price but they do work damn well.

This is how I feel. I think I'm going to buy two more though, since I can just buy adapters and use for other vehicles in the future. Make tire rotations that much easier

[isenc2]

Originally Posted by PDOT

This is how I feel. I think I'm going to buy two more though, since I can just buy adapters and use for other vehicles in the future. Make tire rotations that much easier

I might buy one more but I can’t justify having four of these. Hella easy to jack up the front of my car now, this thing really makes it easier. The front the rear jack points are pretty awkward to get to, especially difficult for me because my car is lowered by an inch.