Vince, I think I know what front jack point you are referring too. I just do not understand why I can not find any official MB information on this subject. I guess they just assume one will be using standard garage lift.

Lee & deanyel
As for the safety issue, I always have that in mind regardless of what I am doing, especially under the car, 2 or 4 wheels do not matter. That is why I purchased the best jack stands I could find, have you guys seen these before (check link in first post)? I would never trust the $10 variety from Walmart. Lee, where would you add a piece of wood? My jacks stands are already flat topped and are about 2x larger than the jack pads on the sides. I guess I could see using it on the rear differential but my jack has the same rubber pad as the stands.

I guess I am surprised to even hear the "shock" of putting the car on all 4 jack stands. If one has the right equipment, what is the harm? My intention is not to argue, just to understand. I appreciate the safety concern and for your comments.