"Jack stands"

sjb993 · 01-06-2023, 09:51 AM

Does anybody know if there is a UK source for these or something similar? The ones shown are American but aren't available here.

You put the cross member onto you jack pad, jack up the car, put the legs in and then remove the jack. Brilliant idea.

paulockenden · 01-06-2023, 11:03 AM

These are called Safe Jacks. If you do a Google search including uk in the search you’ll find loads of people asking where you can buy them and a few discussing how they’ve imported them from US. But I don’t think you’ll find a UK supplier. I suspect they might not meet the relevant EU/UK safety standards due to the small footprint compared to a traditional axle stand, so providing less protection against a sideways slide.

sjb993 · 01-06-2023, 11:07 AM

Thanks.

sjb993 · 01-06-2023, 01:01 PM

There’s even a “Tesla Special Edition”!!!

A bit steep at $220 dollars each!!!

whofelt · 01-06-2023, 07:08 PM

Still cheaper and more universal than the quickjack system.

jon0 · 01-07-2023, 05:30 AM

Ive often looked at these but haven't found a UK supplier. Seem a great idea TBH. Stick traditional jack stands under car is a right bugger nowadays.

Soul_Glo · 01-09-2023, 12:28 PM

The RennStand looks like it does solve a problem or two.

When I needed to get mine up I went by this guide.

https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=29637200

To be fair a long reach jack would probably cost about the same.

May be something like this?

https://www.sgs-engineering.com/tj3-...e-trolley-jack

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paulockenden Major 575 Rep 1,219 Posts Drives: 330e xDrive Touring Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: South Coast iTrader: (0)	These are called Safe Jacks. If you do a Google search including uk in the search you’ll find loads of people asking where you can buy them and a few discussing how they’ve imported them from US. But I don’t think you’ll find a UK supplier. I suspect they might not meet the relevant EU/UK safety standards due to the small footprint compared to a traditional axle stand, so providing less protection against a sideways slide.
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sjb993 Lieutenant 191 Rep 530 Posts Drives: G20 M340i XDrive MHT Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: England iTrader: (0)	Thanks.
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sjb993 Lieutenant 191 Rep 530 Posts Drives: G20 M340i XDrive MHT Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: England iTrader: (0)	There’s even a “Tesla Special Edition”!!! A bit steep at $220 dollars each!!! Attached Images
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whofelt First Lieutenant 198 Rep 300 Posts Drives: M340ix Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Still cheaper and more universal than the quickjack system.
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jon0 Enlisted Member 9 Rep 47 Posts Drives: 330d XDrive G20 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: SE iTrader: (0)	Ive often looked at these but haven't found a UK supplier. Seem a great idea TBH. Stick traditional jack stands under car is a right bugger nowadays.
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Soul_Glo Major General 13347 Rep 7,484 Posts Drives: G20 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Manhattan, NYC iTrader: (1)	The RennStand looks like it does solve a problem or two. When I needed to get mine up I went by this guide. https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=29637200 To be fair a long reach jack would probably cost about the same. May be something like this? https://www.sgs-engineering.com/tj3-...e-trolley-jack
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