Need help fully jacking up a z4!

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azroadie

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 Scottsdale, AZ
Ok, I've got a nice low jack and 4 jack stands. But here's the problem. How do I get the car on all 4 jack stands using all 4 jack points? I can't use the jack point and still fit the stand there. So any suggestions?

I know there are some other places where it's save to jack the car but there in the middle of the vehicle and my jack won't go that far under. I'm going to try jacking up using the rear jack point. Going high enough to fit a stand under the front jack point. Then try to get to the middle of the car to fully jack u the front end. Don't have any idea how to handle the rear after that. Pleae help!
 
I'm no expert, but the following has worked for me. Anyone else is welcome to tell me a better approach:

You can use the rear center where the two diagonals meet (aft of the differential) and are bolted next to each other as a jack point - I always use a wood block in the jack cradle to better distribute the load. If your car is to low for this, back it onto low ramps or 1-2" thick wooden planks to get the height you need. Once you have access to this rear center jack point you can:

1. Jack on the standard rear jackpad on each side high enough to insert a jackstand under the front jackpad on that side.
2. With both front jackpads on stands, jack at the center rear jackpoint described above until you're high enough to place jackstands under the two standard rear jackpads.
3. Lower the jack and you should be fully supported by the 4 jackstands on the 4 standard jack pads.

Be careful that your jackstands are well centered on the jackpads when you do all this jacking and, especially, when you finally lower the car onto all four. Having one slip during this process will ruin your day in a hurry.
 
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