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Old Apr 30, 2010 | 06:17 PM
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Jack point for floor jack

I was trying to do my first oil change with the floor jack and 2 support stands. I couldn't find in the manual where it mentions the jack points are for floor jacks. I picked a rigid point to my best guess but not sure if it's the proper place. I don't see any obvious locations for it so if anyone has an idea please share or post a picture would be great.
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Old Apr 30, 2010 | 06:21 PM
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there are two notches on the front and two notches on the back on each side where the emergency jack can go...just jack from there and you'll be fine
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Old Apr 30, 2010 | 08:58 PM
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I purchased a 2010G37xS and had the same issue. I have a floor jack with a removable pad/dish but it is too big to use on the pinch weld jack points without damaging the rocker. I purchased this which works perfect Floor Jack Saddle - Rocker Panel Pinch Weld Adapter New : eBay Motors (item 250588286969 end time May-28-10 1350 PDT)
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Old Apr 30, 2010 | 09:04 PM
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Underneath the front, in-between the wheels and just behind the plastic underbody shield covering the oil pan is a dimple. You can jack from there. I have a pic of it here:
g Gallery | ArcanJack | 20090821-DSC_0009-7 (this is looking at the jack from the driver side, looking forward -- the dimple is right above the jack plate).

For the rears, you can jack with the rear differential.
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Old Apr 30, 2010 | 09:38 PM
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here you go....
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Old Apr 30, 2010 | 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by MaxdOut
here you go....
THAT is a great resource!!
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Old Apr 30, 2010 | 10:08 PM
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I heard of people cutting hockey pucks as well.
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Old Apr 30, 2010 | 10:44 PM
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I would not trust a piece of plastic that was cut... or any plastic...
Grip Pinchweld Jack Adapter

Metal FTW
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Old May 8, 2010 | 12:50 PM
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I think this is the front jacking point, correct me if I'm wrong

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Old May 8, 2010 | 01:35 PM
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yeah that's it, there is a little bump there
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Old May 8, 2010 | 02:40 PM
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good info here
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Old May 8, 2010 | 06:31 PM
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Eastwood has the jack adapters also, but at a slightly higher price:

Floor Jack Adapter For Late Model Cars
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Old May 13, 2010 | 07:41 PM
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Thanks to all the contributions. You guys are awesome.
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Old May 14, 2010 | 03:52 PM
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Jack adapter

Guys,

If I had my BMW adapter cut, will it work on my G37?

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Old May 14, 2010 | 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Ron
Guys,

If I had my BMW adapter cut, will it work on my G37?

Thanks,
Ron
Looks like it would. Notch it about 3/8" or 1/2" down the center.
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