well, i went over to Harbor Freight on Friday and got a couple of the 6 TON stands for $19.99 and a pair of the rubber pads for $8, and popped 'em under the subframe mounts.

Seems very sturdy...like a really good 'plywood and damage-free" solution for those having "knotched" stands.

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-lee
'83 300CDT (286k)

former proud owner of:
'85 mercedes euro 300TD
'80 mercedes 300TD
'77 mercedes 280e
'80 mercedes euro 250
'82 mercedes euro 250