floor jack too high to fit under Z4

[HerrK]

Originally Posted by tranquility

Do you have the same type of saddle as my new low profile jack or my old one? I guess the jack points on the E46 and E89 are the same? Thx.

Same saddle, same jack, 1.5 Ton. Your jack is red, mine is blue. Probably mfg by the same shop in China. Your vendor sourced red, mine sourced blue. See post #5. I paid $69 on sale. I don't trust a lot of the stuff made in China, and try to avoid buying those items like the plague, but the price was right and it has paid for itself on E46 DIY's. Wanna trade? Red jack would match my Crimson red car. I know the E46's & E89 use the exact same jack point detail (51718268885). If you curb the car you may shear off the pin that mounts it to the body. Otherwise the jack points are pretty indestructable.

[tranquility]

So I bought the same jack as a couple of you guys, cool, should be good then.

Originally Posted by HerrK

Same saddle, same jack, 1.5 Ton. Your jack is red, mine is blue. Probably mfg by the same shop in China. Your vendor sourced red, mine sourced blue. See post #5. I paid $69 on sale. I don't trust a lot of the stuff made in China, and try to avoid buying those items like the plague, but the price was right and it has paid for itself on E46 DIY's. Wanna trade? Red jack would match my Crimson red car.

Now what am I gonna do w/ a blue jack? Doesn't match anything in my car either. At least the red jack matches my seats. Btw, I heard that the red adds an extra 1/2 ton capacity to the jack (much like white adds 20hps to our cars), so I'll be holding onto mine.

[tranquility]

Hey guys, thx again for all your advice here and in my other thread. I finally changed my own tires! LOL. I was able to fully tighten to 85lbs/ft while jacked.

I was wondering if I should do any prepping, like spray lubricants, etc for next time?

I noticed that my 'hub ring'? looks like it's rusted? 1 of my wheels was hard to take off w/ my bare hands, even w/ all the lug bolts off - I had to kick the wheel a few times to dislodge it. Not sure if spraying stuff or another method would have been better than just kicking it and risking the jack becoming dislodged?

[HerrK]

Clean off the rust from the outer diameter of the hub center ring. Apply a light coat of grease, to the OD of the center ring to prevent the "sticking" next time. I doubt that giving your tire a kick or two would dislodge it from the jack. Anyway that's why you use jack stands - sorry I couldn't resist.

[tranquility]

Originally Posted by HerrK

Clean off the rust from the outer diameter of the hub center ring. Apply a light coat of grease, to the OD of the center ring to prevent the "sticking" next time. I doubt that giving your tire a kick or two would dislodge it from the jack. Anyway that's why you use jack stands - sorry I couldn't resist.

Thanks. Ya, I'll have to clean it next time when I switch to the winters. Using stands is the most safe way but I don't want to bother w/ that extra step and figuring out where to put it w/o damaging the frame.

[Mr. ///M3 RD]

Originally Posted by tranquility

Thanks. Ya, I'll have to clean it next time when I switch to the winters. Using stands is the most safe way but I don't want to bother w/ that extra step and figuring out where to put it w/o damaging the frame.

Glad to see you solved all your wheel changing issues well done

[tranquility]

Originally Posted by Rolf-Dieter

Glad to see you solved all your wheel changing issues well done

Thanks!

[tranquility]

I'd like to highly recommend this tool. It's great: no huge air compressor to lug around, no guessing of the torque, no manual labor...I'm not sure how other ppl change tires but this is a great way - it ripped off and and attached those bolts w/ super-ease and w/ almost zero vibration. I double-checked my tightening w/ a torque wrench and all the lug bolts were done exactly right. Got it on sale at Can Tire for $99.
impact wrench w/ digital readout

[tranquility]

Originally Posted by tranquility

I noticed that my 'hub ring'? looks like it's rusted? 1 of my wheels was hard to take off w/ my bare hands, even w/ all the lug bolts off - I had to kick the wheel a few times to dislodge it. Not sure if spraying stuff or another method would have been better than just kicking it and risking the jack becoming dislodged?

Originally Posted by HerrK

Clean off the rust from the outer diameter of the hub center ring. Apply a light coat of grease, to the OD of the center ring to prevent the "sticking" next time.

Is that orange thing in the inside of the hub ring actually rust?

So do I use steel wool to clean off the rust? I don't have to worry about the inside of the hub ring, just the outer diameter? I guess apply a very light coat of grease (is there a specific kind?) w/ my finger? Thx.

[mstevens]

Originally Posted by tranquility

I'd like to highly recommend this tool.

Damn! That's sweet, especially for $99.

Too bad I can't order online or get to a Canadian Tire without a 5-hour drive. Maybe I should sign up for sale alerts and make the trek next time there's a sale on.

[HerrK]

Originally Posted by tranquility

Is that orange thing in the inside of the hub ring actually rust?

Yes

Originally Posted by tranquility

So do I use steel wool to clean off the rust? I don't have to worry about the inside of the hub ring, just the outer diameter? I guess apply a very light coat of grease (is there a specific kind?) w/ my finger? Thx.

I prefer to use a stiff wire brush or some coarse (60/120) grit sand paper on the OD of the hub. No you don't have to wory about rust on the ID other than for cosmetic purposes - you can clean it up if you like.

Moly based axle grease applied with your finger, Q-tip, old tooth brush, etc. Just try to make it a thin coat. Too heavy a layer will potentially spin out on to the rotor/caliper/brake pads - not a good thing

[tranquility]

^Thx, Mr K!