Rubber blocks for scissor lift

[daveenty]

Figured that this would be the best forum to ask about this as I know that there are some knowledgeable folk on here.

I have a scissor lift in my garage at home, and use 4 rubber blocks to line up with the jacking points on the car. These are fine for a normal car, but I'm struggling to lift a 4x4 as the blocks aren't really tall enough at 40mm, so the sills are catching first. I've found some 70mm blocks for sale, but they seem expensive at nearly £60, though this appears to be the going rate.

Does anyone know anyone who has any of these things for sale and, if so, how much should I be paying? An alternative to rubber may be an option, though I don't really fancy timber.

[voicey]

I use lengths of 4x4 fence posts cut down to 10cm lengths to raise cars on my scissor lift as I need to get my hands in between the lift and the sill.

[Belle427]

70mm is a lot but it may be worth asking this seller if anything can be done.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/jacking-pads-Rubber-pad-...

[kambites]

Blocks of wood would seem the obvious solution for occasional use. You might have to replace them every now and then because they'll eventually split but for home use they should be fine.

[Jimmyarm]

Top tip if using wood (which is fine btw), if you are jacking on an 'edge' such as a sill, put the wood so the edge runs across the grain rather than with it to prevent the car acting as a giant log splitter

[buzzer]

I use some 4 x 4 fence post as already suggested to lift my Jeep. Its also useful if you want to get the car a bit off the ramp if you are working in the sill area. I use them like in the picture though as they can be a bit unstable if they are both used parallel to the car...

I have some bits cut out of a rubber car mat which I use on top if its on paintwork...