Where to buy screw-type, flat-top (rubber) jack-stands for our M3s?

JCtx · 06-12-2009, 04:00 PM

Hey gang. Have been looking for regular 2 or 3-ton jack stands, but rather than pin or ratchet-type, I want screw-type with a flat top with rubber pads to use on our E92 M3s flat, jacking points (don't want to deform them with regular stands). I'm talking the regular stands with about 11/12" to 18/20" of adjustment. I've seen those many times at shops, but spent an hour on google results with no luck.

Screw-type is not a must, but flat top with rubber pad is; I already have stands with flanged tops. The closest I found was a pair of Torin aluminum jacks (they're nice), but they still have the top flanged at the ends. A variation of these are sold as many other brands, like 'blue point', etc. Might get those if I can't find the screw-type, but would really like to find them. Hope one of you can help. Thanks.

Space Ghost · 06-12-2009, 09:04 PM

+1

AMPowerJ · 06-20-2009, 02:56 PM

Pretty sure that Harbour Freight has them.

JCtx · 06-20-2009, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by AMPowerJ

Pretty sure that Harbour Freight has them.

Actually, that was the first place I looked, and unfortunately, they don't. Don't confuse the ones I want (like regular jack stands, but with threaded extensions) with taller ones for other purposes; I can't use those on my cars. But thank you for your help anyway

; greatly appreciated. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

consolidated · 06-20-2009, 06:26 PM

I have 4 of these Esco stands. Very beefy, top plate is big, pin locks are secure. Good reviews on Rennlist. Not inexpensive, but then neither is my head.

http://www.ultimategarage.com/shop/p...1d1c507l9i4ka3

GregW / Oregon · 06-20-2009, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by consolidated

I have 4 of these Esco stands. Very beefy, top plate is big, pin locks are secure. Good reviews on Rennlist. Not inexpensive, but then neither is my head.

First place I looked and pulled up the same ones! I've got some simple ratchet type: http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...9988_200349988. These fit the jack pads or suspension points fine. Adjust faster than screw type, too. I don't think the rubber is a must.

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JCtx Major General 258 Rep 5,012 Posts Drives: No BMW yet Join Date: May 2008 Location: El Paso TX iTrader: (0)	Where to buy screw-type, flat-top (rubber) jack-stands for our M3s? Hey gang. Have been looking for regular 2 or 3-ton jack stands, but rather than pin or ratchet-type, I want screw-type with a flat top with rubber pads to use on our E92 M3s flat, jacking points (don't want to deform them with regular stands). I'm talking the regular stands with about 11/12" to 18/20" of adjustment. I've seen those many times at shops, but spent an hour on google results with no luck. Screw-type is not a must, but flat top with rubber pad is; I already have stands with flanged tops. The closest I found was a pair of Torin aluminum jacks (they're nice), but they still have the top flanged at the ends. A variation of these are sold as many other brands, like 'blue point', etc. Might get those if I can't find the screw-type, but would really like to find them. Hope one of you can help. Thanks.
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AMPowerJ One mod leads to another ... 415 Rep 2,900 Posts Drives: 2014 F10 M5 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Blythewood, SC iTrader: (10)	Pretty sure that Harbour Freight has them. __________________ Current: 2014 F10 M5 Previous: 2015 F80 M3, 2013 E92 M3, 2013 F10 M5, 2009 E90 M3, 1998 E36 M3
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