My new invention will revolutionize the way you jack up and lift your BMW! An easy DIY
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- Опубліковано 23 вер 2024
- Parts used below - an easy DIY:
Jack pad: amzn.to/47x40j6
Pad Adapter: amzn.to/4etxmkD
Screws: amzn.to/4d6jBqN
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Excellent idea attaching them to the receiver. I have four of the pucks and it still is a pain trying to keep them up while putting the jack stands under them. Lower the Jack, raise the jack etc. until you get it right. You eliminated the problem. Thanks.
I saw this video a long time ago and found it very helpful. Lately I've been thinking there's an even better way to do this. Your video inspired me to try my own solution. The rubber pads didn't work for me as the ones I bought had way too much play in them, but I also had 4 metal jackpads already. Aha moment this past weekend: VELCRO. Added some velcro strips to the inside of the adapter and the top of the metal pucks and now i can stick them up when i need to jack the car up, but don't have to have them on the car all the time!
This is exactly what I do! I have 4 adapters with Velcro that I install to use when using my Quick Jack. Makes life very easy and is removeable!
This man is a genius ! I gotta do this
Great!!!
I just cut four hockey pucks to the rough dimensions of the jack pads (e.g. the ones all over Amazon), making each a bit "taller" than those (with the rectangular portion larger, so it's sure to contact the top of the pocket on the frame rail. Drilled a small hole in the short ends of each pocket and screwed them in place with 2 small screws. They're now fixed in place, and invisible. Love it.
Great idea!!!
Amazing fix Tommy. I always hated moving the jack back & forth to adjust the jack pad. Started smiling when I saw your fix.
What a brilliant idea. I bought the hocky pucks and tried it today. I broke the plastic clips on the support pad. Off to Amazon to buy new ones (which will never need be removed) in the future. Thanks Tommy.
I use hockey pucks on my BMW’s, works like a charm. Cost $2 dollars
Glenns Car Collection but I don’t play hockey :(
Do you permanently attach your hockey pucks to your lift pads?? If not, then the tire center will destroy your lift pads in short order. Hence, the reason for the video in the first place. haha
Tommy...Any recommendation for jack stand and low profile jacks...Im looking to buy ones
Great for newer cars. Unfortunately you'll have to remove the adapter if you're using the standard bmw jack which fits into the receiver.
I just replaced my pads. I like your idea. Thanks!
Happy to hear!
so simple yet an amazing idea!
I did the same thing but made it removeable. Piece of Velcro on the adapter and point and install it when ready to use.
Great idea !
Practical as hell. Well done.
I’m surprised that BMW or any other company for that matter hasn’t thought of this. I guess it’s another way for BMW to keep making money after they sell you the car. Good job man. I’m gonna go to Amazon and get me some parts to make these.
I love this invention. Best of luck with it!
Ingenious. I didnt know this jack stand issue bothered as many people as it does me. Guess I'm not the only car guy with a M3 OCD. 😂
Tazmn Wilson now I know I’m also not alone! Haha
Great vid. If your jack stands are like mine, the tops are an upside down arch as seen from the side
and rectangular as seen from above. I'd suggest trimming a little off the round part of the adapters,
parallel to the long side of the rectangular part so that the adapter fits down into the top of the jack stand instead of resting on top of it.
Great idea. Thanks !!!
genius!
great idea
Thanks! Did you end up doing the same ?
@@TommyLGarage I have ordered the parts. Am def gonna do it on all 3 of my BM's
Beauty solution!
Thanks!
Smart idea. Thanks Tommy! U r the best!
I do what I can :)
Saving lives man!! 👊👊
Speedy Gonz one adapter at a time!
That's actually pretty smart haha, wish they just came from the dealership like that
sam alame thanks! You and me both
I found Wally! 😆 - great vid btw 👍
“it gets deformed obviously! but it stays in place!” 😂😂 it’ll look exactly like the original ones you just replaced in no time...
haha
I use blocks of wood but i think I may do this
It’s a great solution
Tommy just a simple idea to stop the creaking noise in the jack apply some lube lmao - But great video - and cost saving - because usually you must by the bottom insert and the jack insert separately - thank you for taking your time and showing us.
Haha good point
Well done. Thanks for sharing!
How about removing jack pad ?
Under jack pads there is solid metal and you can just jack it without any jack adapter I think
Pretty solid idea. But then you risk slipping
Hmm aluminum circle with rubber attached costume made. Did it on mine held by one bolt in middle. You won’t have the wear problem easier to get to and you could even color it for fast eye catch….. your idea works but again those things would need maintenance. My idea won’t and even attached extra ones like one in the middle of car. Faster to get two wheels off the ground.
You really should try out the QuickJacks. Coupled with these pads, that would be the perfect solution.
Too expensive. But if they want to sponsor me that’s a different story! ;)
@@TommyLGarage For the $1200 or so they go for at Costco...I'd say they are the cheapest lift type solution on the market. You will thank yourself every time you use them.
Nice one Tommy! It looks oem!
George P. Thanks !
Doing it. Its such a convenience.
I agree !
hi. in one of your videos you mentioned that you added a set of larger exhaust tips. can you give a link to those? they look great
Thanks. They are made by a company named Cyba
They sell metal ones. Just use construction grade glue n a vice grip
Good idea!
Why not just cut off the remaining broken off side walls part? Make it flat
Great Video Tommy - I'll be getting 4 ,
Don't they sell milled down hockey pucks in all E90 forums? Have them for years... And I wouldn't want to go any thicker on the mounts permanently, nice way to rip them off if you drive lowered.
They do sell them but this is more of a permanent solution.
Simply perfect!!!!
Haha thanks !
Nice. Very innovative
Pretty cool
Thanks !
TOMMY! I want a set because I'm to lazy to do all that crap and find 8 matching screws........... You want to get real fancy just invent 4 pneumatic dampers to take their place so the car lift when you connect your compressor hose thru a quick disconnect.
Only just found this video (from your latest wheel change vid\\0...definitely going to be making some of these :). Thanks Tommy!!
You gotta try it !
Just put an adapter in your trunk and call it a day
Maybe !
pretty handy
Thanks
Great invention, Tommy! Concerning oil changes, I'm curious what mileage interval (for non-track use) and oil type you use. Thanks!
Troy Yerman I change every 5k using Castrol
I need to know how to get my car on jack stands
I’ll show you soon
@@TommyLGarage I can't get the jack under the mid section not even with a low profile jack Dytona. I have a carbon fiber front lip that sticks out 5 inches. I need another method, like adding additional jack points next to the existing ones.
Tommy do your hydraulic jack a favor, show it some love by lubing it with some Grease. Bro, he is crying 😝
KMBA but I love it that way. Makes it sound like my ex GF :)
Tommy, bro your ex GF squeaked... Lmfao
You do realise those relievers on the bottom of the car are designed for almost any scissors jack to slot into and jack the car up, right? The idea is that any idiot can put it in, jack up the car and not have it fall on them because it slipped off.
It's not BMW being sly trying to make you buy things.
Dope stuff
Thanks !!
Use hockey pucks on the floor jack and stands. That way you don’t attach anything to your car. Simple and a lot cheaper than 40.00 a pop. Yes it will work on conventional jack stands. Or buy some jack stands that have flat tops from Esco. I applaud your effort but not necessary to go through that much trouble. As far as worrying about damage at a shop, no BMW dealer is going to cause damage and really how often is an independent shop going to be lifting your car and causing damage they aren’t responsible to replace. For you DYI’er do you homework. Hockey pucks also don’t sustain any permanent indentation like your pads display. Any sporting goods place has them for a few dollars each. Buy the practice pucks as they are softer. Not my idea but I use them all the time.
Tommy you should really consider the liability you will create for yourself by making these and selling them to the public.
My pods got damaged when I was getting wheels done and an alignment
LLC protected. I also don’t sell them really. I’ve got extras that’s all
I certainly hope you don’t sell these. Cobbling this together with parts from unknown vendors on Amazon and then saying oh well if it goes wrong I’ll hide behind my LLC. If the viewers want to try your ideas, let them, but don’t sell them the parts to do it.
@@keiths5727 well said
how much?
Email me
@@TommyLGarage whats your email?
Got6speed @ gmail
@@TommyLGarage just emailed u
Great idea!💡Patent?
Pending :)
ingenious !
2:34 you can have donkeys as pets?
Runway runner haha yes !
They make metal jack-pad adapters -- probably would have been better to use one of those.
Good idea. I’ll try
@@TommyLGarage Try? There is no try. There is only do!! 😀
dope!
Nice!
Yes
I’ll take a set Tommy
Oh and like I said you probably don’t sleep at night and your alter personality instead of making soap invents stuff
(Fight club reference)
Careful, if your car is lowered and you tackle a larger then normal size speed bump these may get ripped right off.
Supaswol The front mudflaps steak out lower and I never scrape them so I should be OK
$40 each or for all 4s?
Unyime Akn each. Labor intensive but also fairly straight forward if you want to DIY. All links in the description.
That’s your bad for taking your car to crappy shops.
Then your an idiot for knowing this and not checking for damage after the repair.
Spoken like a true wise man
cool
Like a pickle!
Not really an invention, I’ve glued these into mine. Just common sense.
Johnny Five Also another very good idea
Ruined your aero!
Nope.
Hey there great video, could you tell me what model is the silver floor jack? I want to get the same one.