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Re: 740 Jacks -Beware they will kill you! (archive)
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Posted by Big-T on August 07, 2001 at 08:25:59:

In Reply to: 740 Jacks -Beware they will kill you! posted by Scott on August 05, 2001 at 21:59:30:

You should always have something to put under the jack, like a piece of wood or something like that. Also, if you engage the emergency brake and put blocks under the wheels, you shouldn't have to experience this problem. I have not had any trouble using the jack. HAving said that, I do agree that the design of the jack system is not optimal.

Big-T


Does anybody have a good replacement solution for the factory jacks. They are a serious hazard. It almost killed my wife when the jack sunk into the asphalt, tilted and let the car fall. I can't say enough how bad they really are. If there was anything that needed a NTSB recall this would be it. I can't believe that BMW hasn't had multiple law suits over these. Let me know if you have replaced your jack with one that really works.




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