:: ECS Tuning :: RS4 Jack Pad Kit For B6/B7 A4/S4!!

[ECS Tuning-Audi]

Prevent bent frame rail pinch welds and future corrosion complications with a set of RS4 jack pads. No more metal-to-metal contact!

These Genuine VW/Audi pads install snugly over the frame rails in the OEM jacking point locations, providing a flat surface from which you can confidently lift your car.

*This kit does require a slight modification to the frame rail to permanently mount the jack pads. All nutserts and mounting hardware are included.

Pinch-weld protectors.

Click HERE to order or for more information





Fits:
AUDI B6 A4 (2002 - 2004)
AUDI B6 S4 (2004 - 2005)
AUDI B7 A4 (2005 - 2008)
AUDI B7 S4 (2005 - 2009)

*This kit does require you to drill two 1/2" holes per mount to install the well nuts.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Jason

[Matt Devo]

worth every penny, highly recommended

[customa4]

I really need to get a set of these. I could imagine the peace it would bring to my life when I'm trying to jack my car up.

[ECS Tuning-Audi]

Thanks for the feed back! If you are a DIY'er and dont always have access to a lift these are a life saver. Nothing is worse than cracking plastic under body panels or ruining your pinch welds.

Jaso

[BlazinB5]

damn these look awesome. does anyone have any close up shots of these?

[audinaut]

Jason, what is the purpose of the lone bolt w/nut in the kit? And are those well-nuts rubber? The pics make them look like a metal.

[walky_talky20]

It appears that the purpose of the bolt/nut would be to aid in installation of the riv-nuts. ECS' actually sells this separately as a "Skit Plate Tool Kit":
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/Site...Kit/ES1892352/

I believe this was initially put together for inclusion with the MKIV OEM steel skid plate kits:
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/Site...ate/ES2075230/

But the same OEM riv-nuts are used in the OEM jack pad kit, so they provide the same install tool.

How am I doing, Jason?

[audinaut]

It appears that the purpose of the bolt/nut would be to aid in installation of the riv-nuts.

Well.....there you go then! They are riv nuts (metal) and not well nuts (rubber)!

Matt, IIRC you used well nuts on yours?

[Gosser]

He called them well nuts in his DIY, and they look to be rubber too:
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...k-Pads-Install
I recently purchased these for my S, and they are rivnuts, but I think they are aluminum.

Walky, you are 100% correct about that lone bolt/nut that is supplied. I was wondering the same thing when it all arrived.
I'm avoiding the use of the nut/bolt as the tool of choice to install. Watched this video and had me worried, jump to 2:00, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeaMsvai0FA
Purchased a Astro Pneumatic Tool 1427 for 35 bucks from amazon which will make life easy.

I'll let you know how it goes.

[walky_talky20]

Pneumatic install tool is pretty cool. I've done the "DIY" riv-nut install for my EVO Thor skid plate. Just used a bolt, nut, plate w/hole, lock washer, and smooth washer. It worked just great. The key (and the reason it didn't work for that guy at 2:00 in your video) is the flat plate and lock washer underneath. That is what keeps the riv-nut from turning while you install it.

The DieselGeek guys show you the magic here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IA7U-k1pu-Y#t=186

[ECS Tuning-Audi]

Keith great job!

That is indeed the intended purpose of the loan bolt. It's an installation tool for the well nuts. As long as you use it properly with care you should have no problem with installation.

That pneumatic tool looks neat! Although with the slim chance I would use it maybe twice it might not be worth it for someone. Then again it's always nice to have tools for "just in case" or to rent out to your buddies.

Jason

[Gosser]

Pneumatic install tool is pretty cool. I've done the "DIY" riv-nut install for my EVO Thor skid plate. Just used a bolt, nut, plate w/hole, lock washer, and smooth washer. It worked just great. The key (and the reason it didn't work for that guy at 2:00 in your video) is the flat plate and lock washer underneath. That is what keeps the riv-nut from turning while you install it.

The DieselGeek guys show you the magic here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IA7U-k1pu-Y#t=186

Thanks for the link! I guess I could just get some flat stock aluminum for that plate. Good to know for others looking to avoid purchasing an additional tool.

Then again it's always nice to have tools for "just in case" or to rent out to your buddies.

Which is one of the reasons I pulled the trigger on it, no one in my group has one.

I will defintely be testing both tools first and posting about them.

[Gosser]

So I tackled the driver front corner tonight and tried the Astro Pneumatic Tool and well... lets just say dont bother. I first tested a few rivnuts outside of the car and by the 6th one I was happy. Surprisingly they were still coming out a bit crooked... Get to the install on the car and as I am squeezing, POP! Tool rips out of the rivnut damaging the first few threads of the rivnut and to make matters worse the rivnut was not removable nor could the bolts be installed because it was now just spinning... Tried the ECS tool on the other rivnut and it worked as it should, flawlessly.
Then got creative with some drill bits, vyse grips and managed to get the ECS tool in the stripped rivnut to safe the day!

I am sure the Astro Tool is great for anything smaller than an M10, which is what all the reviews on amazon were based on, but for M10s, the tool just doesnt have enough thread to engage properly. It is close, but youd have to be Kratos or someone of equivalent power to squeeze these M10 rivs. Onto the tool shelf it goes for that one day a buddy who needs it.

Dont be a fool and use the ECS tool.

[ECS Tuning-Audi]

So I tackled the driver front corner tonight and tried the Astro Pneumatic Tool and well... lets just say dont bother. I first tested a few rivnuts outside of the car and by the 6th one I was happy. Surprisingly they were still coming out a bit crooked... Get to the install on the car and as I am squeezing, POP! Tool rips out of the rivnut damaging the first few threads of the rivnut and to make matters worse the rivnut was not removable nor could the bolts be installed because it was now just spinning... Tried the ECS tool on the other rivnut and it worked as it should, flawlessly.
Then got creative with some drill bits, vyse grips and managed to get the ECS tool in the stripped rivnut to safe the day!

I am sure the Astro Tool is great for anything smaller than an M10, which is what all the reviews on amazon were based on, but for M10s, the tool just doesnt have enough thread to engage properly. It is close, but youd have to be Kratos or someone of equivalent power to squeeze these M10 rivs. Onto the tool shelf it goes for that one day a buddy who needs it.

Dont be a fool and use the ECS tool.

Thanks for the feed back!

Jason