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02-18-2012, 11:43 AM | #1 |
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FX Scissor Jack from ECS?
Has anyone used the FK scissor jack sold by ECS Tuning? There sales person told me it would fit in the e92 jack pocket but when I look at the picture it's hard to believe.
You can look at it here: http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E92-328...ire/ES1866579/ Is there another alternative instead of scary looking articulated e46 jack or the overpriced $150 ratchet BMW scissor jack kit? Last edited by BluesDriver; 02-18-2012 at 07:20 PM.. Reason: Typo on FX, should be FK |
02-20-2012, 10:26 AM | #2 |
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The FK jack is actually almost identical in size to the jack found in the BMW Jack Set. Below is a photo of the BMW jack set
So if the stock jack would fit in your car then the FK Jack (found HERE) should also slide into the same slot. James with ECS |
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02-20-2012, 03:08 PM | #3 |
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Thanks for the reply. I believe the pocket on the car is around 2.25 by 1.25 inches and I guess it's just the picture that makes the saddle of the jack look no where near that dimension. If anything it looks wider in the dimension that should be more narrow.
Do you by any chance have a picture of the FK jack from the top view? |
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02-20-2012, 03:56 PM | #4 |
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I just poked my head into the photo booth. They look slammed but I sent in the request for a top side shot. Hopefully they'll be able to get one for you soon.
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02-21-2012, 03:11 PM | #6 |
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Thanks. From that picture the saddle is definately not the same as the jack pocket.
Inorder for it to fit in the pocket, the long dimension in that picture can only be 1.25 inches. If that is true, that jack must be extremely narrow. In any case, thanks again and maybe I will take a chance on it working. |
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02-21-2012, 03:12 PM | #7 | |
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If it helps I just measured a jack pad adapter like below and it is 2 1/8" by 1 1/8" and it fits in the jack "pocket" perfectly. To me it looks like the jack in this thread will work fine. Last edited by triger716; 02-21-2012 at 03:20 PM.. |
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02-21-2012, 04:31 PM | #8 | |
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Also, before someone says use a real jack with that nice looking adapter, I already have something similar. This will only be for emergency use. |
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02-21-2012, 06:24 PM | #10 | |
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Oh, and use a real jack and jack stands unless it is an emergency tire change. |
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01-09-2013, 11:30 PM | #11 | |
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01-10-2013, 09:48 AM | #12 | |
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Jackstands should always be used when going underneath the car. Jackstands do not lift...they only support the vehicle. You should get both jack and jack stands. http://www.harborfreight.com/rapid-p...html-7814.html |
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01-10-2013, 11:56 AM | #13 |
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Another option is to get a E39 jack, wrench and chock. People are always parting out old 5 series on craigs list so they are easy to get. I got mine for $10.
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01-10-2013, 03:29 PM | #14 | |
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For the jack you linked, does the rubber pad on the jack make it unnecessary to buy the adapter for the rectangular plastic jack receivers on our cars? Thanks |
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01-10-2013, 04:02 PM | #15 |
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The saddle on the jack will still chew up your jack-points, since once is a large circle and one is a smaller rectangle. To jack it up from the sides, you should use the adaptor (its not expensive). That jack will also be able to lift the car up from middle of the car and the rear-differential. Just sayin
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01-10-2013, 11:17 PM | #16 | |
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01-11-2013, 05:22 AM | #17 | |
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The difference between a high-quality jack, and a cheap-ass jack is how well it rolls under load. If there is one tool in your life you buy that should be of the highest quality it is a floor jack. You've bought one of the best cars in the world, why would you buy a cheap-ass $59 Harbor Freight jack to lift your $45K car and risk your life doing it? Send the money and get the proper low-profile, long-saddle jack that lifts the chassis from the front and rear center jack points and set the car on four jackstands, one under each lifting point on the rocker panel. This is the safest way to properly lift and work on the car using a floor jack. The car should always be on four jackstands if you are going to be underneath it because it then cannot roll off the jackstands. Last edited by Efthreeoh; 01-11-2013 at 05:33 AM.. |
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01-11-2013, 06:02 PM | #18 | |
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01-12-2013, 05:26 AM | #19 | |
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I mean the pads are just hunks of plastic that snap onto the rocker panel so to protect the rocker from damage when lifting the car. |
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11-13-2013, 03:16 PM | #20 |
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Harbor Freight scissor jack beats the BMW jacks for price
I have gone to non RFTs and want to get a temporary spare and jack kit. I have investigated jack kits on www.realOEM.com and Tischer at www.getBMWparts.com and determined that the jack kit gets pretty expensive. Also, I looked at Bavauto.com
The E90 Lifting Jack Set from RealOEM.com is BMW#71 10 6 773 536. It has a MSRP of $170 and is $140 at Tischer. This includes a scissor jack, torque wrench, gloves and a wheel chock. Bavauto has this for $167.50. Really all that is needed is a jack, chock and lug wrench. 1) Lug wrench(Crank) from an E46, BMW #71 12 1 179 953, is available from getBMWparts.com(Tischer) for $12.66. 2) Wheel chock, BMW # 71111179052 is $9.97 from Tischer. 3) Articulating Jack from an E46, BMW # 71 12 6 757 131 is $72.32. I was in Harbor Freight today and saw their scissor jack for only $17.95, normally $24.95. I looked it up on their website. One reviewer said that the jack fits the E90. Here is a link to Harbor Freight for their scissor jack : http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...ack-66907.html Wallyf |
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