Alternative to "Reverse Logic" jack pad for my SL63 r231?

[RussJ]

Looking to jack up my car but can only find the (very) expensive ReverseLogic offering.
Has anyone found a cheaper alternative?
The eBay rubber versions won't work as the sill skirts hang down too far and will get crushed...

Perhaps just make a suitable size aluminium block to fit the holes?

Russ

 

[ToeKnee]

A lot of the eBay pads are based on hockey pucks so could you buy a few of the hockey pucks and fix them together with the eBay pad to make something deep enough to clear your side skirts?

 

[RussJ]

Great minds!
I've been in touch with one of the eBay manufacturers who says that the highest block they can cut is 35mm.
I need about 45mm to ensure clearance so I asked if he could supply an additional piece which I could glue or attach with self-tappers to make it up to 45mm.
Given that the block sits inside a recess in the cill it can't slip sideways so should be safe.
Just waiting for a response...
Russ

 

[RussJ]

Well, now I'm really puzzled. Its finally stopped raining so I had a grovel under the car to confirm measurements prior to ordering a jackpad.
I pulled off the two blanking plates in the outer cill and found - nothing! Just a blanked off section.
I had fully expected to see a jacking point here within the cill which would have explained why ReverseLogic needed to offer a version with a spacer to avoid crushing the bodywork.
Further investigation revealed a rectangular recess inboard of the cill at each end which must be the actual jacking points.
As far as I can tell, a standard jacking pad would be fine, with no clearance issues.
I can only surmise that the blanking plates provide clearance for the standard jack mechanism. I can't tell as my car is only supplied with a pump and a can of gloop.
Why ReverseLogic specify the extra spacer beats me as it apperas unnecessary
I'll be ordering a standard pad today and will report back in due course...

Russ

 

[Chrishazle]

Be very careful using a hockey puck type "spacer" on a normal trolley jack. I had a nasty with my 968, the hockey puck sat on the top of the trolley jack cup instead of inside it, plus it was flat topped rather than having a part that fitted inside the jacking point (which the ones I have for the 204 but have not yet used do have!). 968 fell off the jack when jacking up the rear NS, unfortunately I already had the OS on axle stands with the wheels off - OUCH!! Total plonker moment for which I am still teased on my 968 forum, despite it happening 5 years ago.

 

[RussJ]

My jack pad arrived today and fits perfectly with plenty of clearance for the cills.
I bought it from these guys who have been very helpful when I was dithering - Mercedes Benz Rubber Jack Jacking Pad tool Made In UK also fits BMW classic | eBay
Russ