[Team Tonka]

Are these also front jack points for jacking up the front of the car on an xDrive?

[Ximian]

Originally Posted by Team Tonka

Are these also front jack points for jacking up the front of the car on an xDrive?

Doesn't look like it to me. I'd take the shield off to check what it's covering there.

My owner's manual doesn't talk about center jack points so it'll take someone's trial and error to confirm it.

[moproblems]

Originally Posted by Team Tonka

Are these also front jack points for jacking up the front of the car on an xDrive?

I set stands there, never jack from there.

[Team Tonka]

I was hoping to jack from there and set a jack stand under the standard spots up front on the sides....

Originally Posted by moproblems

I set stands there, never jack from there.

[myfirstbimmerM4]

Originally Posted by yousefnjr

https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/at...6&d=1648490579

This is perfect! where did you get this?

[Team Tonka]

Anyone lifted the rear of an M3 xDrive via the fins on the differential in order to lift the entire rear of the car at once, in order to place jack stands under the rear lift pucks?

[LuckyBrand]

Originally Posted by Team Tonka

Anyone lifted the rear of an M3 xDrive via the fins on the differential in order to lift the entire rear of the car at once, in order to place jack stands under the rear lift pucks?

My car is a manual but same as the xDrive on the rear fins of diff. I just used a 2x4 and jacked the whole rear up using the diff. No issues.

[Ximian]

Too sketchy using the differential cover. I have four Jackpoint jack stands if I ever need to get all four corners up. Let me know if you'd like to borrow a pair for a bit.

Track season is starting and I use those quite a bit for brake fluid changes and inspections.

[Forzanerazzurri]

I would never, ever jack using the diff fins. That's crazy talk.

[yocubed]

Originally Posted by Forzanerazzurri

I would never, ever jack using the diff fins. That's crazy talk.

Here's the actual official bmw procedure where they specifically state to use the rear diff. I just used a piece of plywood between the jackpad and differential to better distribute the force.

[Forzanerazzurri]

Originally Posted by yocubed

Here's the actual official bmw procedure where they specifically state to use the rear diff. I just used a piece of plywood between the jackpad and differential to better distribute the force.

Thanks for this info, I would have never thought this.

[LuckyBrand]

Originally Posted by yocubed

Here's the actual official bmw procedure where they specifically state to use the rear diff. I just used a piece of plywood between the jackpad and differential to better distribute the force.

Thanks for posting.

[ds555]

Originally Posted by yocubed

Here's the actual official bmw procedure where they specifically state to use the rear diff. I just used a piece of plywood between the jackpad and differential to better distribute the force.

You are the man, thank you

Been looking for this information for M3 G80 AWD. Closest to official BMW instruction set I found for centre jack points.

There are a few threads on this subject, none were conclusive for AWD models.

[Breilly217]

We have a couple people saying it's fine to jack from the rear diff (maybe use a 2x4 to distribute weight) and a couple people saying that is a terrible idea (PDF indicates it's fine). Another person mentioned jacking from the rear frame immediately behind the rear diff.

It's been some time since this thread was created. Is there a consensus on where to place the jack in the rear so that jack stands can be placed correctly on either side? I'm sure one hundred people have found a solution. Just curious to hear from some of them !

Thanks!

[Berzerker]

Originally Posted by Breilly217

We have a couple people saying it's fine to jack from the rear diff (maybe use a 2x4 to distribute weight) and a couple people saying that is a terrible idea (PDF indicates it's fine). Another person mentioned jacking from the rear frame immediately behind the rear diff.

It's been some times since this thread was created. Is there a consensus on where to place the jack in the rear so that jack stands can be placed correctly on either side? I'm sure one hundred people have found a solution. Just curious to hear from some of them !

Thanks!

BMW's own documentation say jacking it up on the rear diff is literally the procedure, not sure why people would question it.

There's a jack point for the front that's a circle right behind the lower plastic cover. I've used that point multiple times and it works fine.

[Diesel power]

Originally Posted by Breilly217

We have a couple people saying it's fine to jack from the rear diff (maybe use a 2x4 to distribute weight) and a couple people saying that is a terrible idea (PDF indicates it's fine). Another person mentioned jacking from the rear frame immediately behind the rear diff.

It's been some time since this thread was created. Is there a consensus on where to place the jack in the rear so that jack stands can be placed correctly on either side? I'm sure one hundred people have found a solution. Just curious to hear from some of them !

Thanks!

I think the perception is that the fins are way too fragile to support the car, but BMW's own documentation says it's fine. As others have said, use a piece of wood to spread the load and avoid any contact damage.

[Breilly217]

Originally Posted by Breilly217

We have a couple people saying it's fine to jack from the rear diff (maybe use a 2x4 to distribute weight) and a couple people saying that is a terrible idea (PDF indicates it's fine). Another person mentioned jacking from the rear frame immediately behind the rear diff.

It's been some time since this thread was created. Is there a consensus on where to place the jack in the rear so that jack stands can be placed correctly on either side? I'm sure one hundred people have found a solution. Just curious to hear from some of them !

Thanks!

An update, I used a 2x6 between the jack and the diff's fins. They did not bend in any way. I will likely do this again. Made me nervous, but if you need to do it, go for it!!

[Berzerker]

Originally Posted by Breilly217

An update, I used a 2x6 between the jack and the diff's fins. They did not bend in any way. I will likely do this again. Made me nervous, but if you need to do it, go for it!!

If you want to be extra careful, you can get a couple of jack stands w/ BMW adapters, jack the car up on the diff, then put the jack stands under at the two side jack points, and let it down. That way the car isn't jacked up on the diff the entire time.

[forcefed]

Originally Posted by Berzerker

If you want to be extra careful, you can get a couple of jack stands w/ BMW adapters, jack the car up on the diff, then put the jack stands under at the two side jack points, and let it down. That way the car isn't jacked up on the diff the entire time.

These things? https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Slo.../dp/B0B87VX9VK
They look a bit sus to me for a jack stand.

[Tobster3]

Originally Posted by forcefed

These things? https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Slo.../dp/B0B87VX9VK
They look a bit sus to me for a jack stand.

I went with these and so far have worked great. Made of solid billet aluminum and cheaper than the rubber ones you posted.

Jack Pad Adapter Anodized Black... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0725GCJ6T...p_mob_ap_share

[BIGW0RM]

Originally Posted by Ximian

I have 4 of these and highly recommend them. I have a heavy duty jack so can't reach the center jacking point on the cars.

Parking all four wheels on something like stacks of wood to increase ground clearance helps get the car on all four stands with the jackpad adapters. The adapter increases stability and the stands themselves are very wide, so I don't worry at all about bumping into the car while working on it.

Those look dangerous AF to me...

I like the other guys jack stand way more.

[Berzerker]

Originally Posted by forcefed

These things? https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Slo.../dp/B0B87VX9VK
They look a bit sus to me for a jack stand.

Well this is basically what you use for BMWs since they have to be adapted. I use these (not the exact one but another branded knockoff) and they work fine