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.

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Terry Allison
N. Calif. & Boca Chica, Panama

09' E320 Bluetec 77k (USA)
09' Hyundai Santa Fe Diesel 48k (S.A.)

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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Yes. Requires some small amount of patience to use.......

Some models don't have a handy cross member or a rear end you can lift from.

I usually lift from the jack pads personally and then place the jack stand beneath the unibodi frame. Does require two/four lifts.

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Terry Allison
N. Calif. & Boca Chica, Panama

09' E320 Bluetec 77k (USA)
09' Hyundai Santa Fe Diesel 48k (S.A.)