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Old 04-08-2009, 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by TMAllison View Post
MB has a rod with ~4"D x 1/4" plate welded to it that allows you to lift at the factory jack point using a floor jack. Gets the floor jack out from beneath the car as its lifted. Easily made.
That's great for lifting one side, or putting each side on jack stands....but for lifting the whole front of the car up evenly in order to place those jack stands, using a good floor jack (a STRONG one) under the front cross member is the way to go.
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