Product details
Car bottle jack rubber pad – 25mm recess for 3–4 tonne jacks
If you’ve ever had to lift a car with a bottle jack and worried about scuffing the sill or wrecking the pinch weld, this neat rubber pad sorts it out. It sits on the jack saddle and gives a soft, grippy interface between metal and metal, so you get fewer scratches, less deformation and far more confidence when changing a tyre or doing light repairs.
Key features and benefits
The pad features a 25mm recess on the underside so it nests neatly onto most 3–4 tonne bottle jacks. The rubber is tough and flexible — it won’t flake or crumble after a few jobs and it handles garage grime and winter salt without batting an eyelid. It’s light, compact and dead simple to fit, which is handy when you’re trying to sort a tyre in the rain.
- Protection: soft rubber prevents scratches, dents and deformation of pinch welds and sills.
- Compatibility: designed to fit most 3–4 tonne hydraulic bottle jacks with a 25mm saddle recess.
- Stability: non-slip surface reduces jack movement and improves safety during lifts.
- Durability: resistant to wear and cracking under heavy loads and regular use.
- Portability: compact and light so it lives in the boot or toolbox without taking up room.
Typical uses and scenarios
Perfect for roadside tyre changes, home DIY and light workshop work where a bottle jack’s being used. It’s especially useful on cars with delicate paintwork, alloy pinch welds or tired sills that you don’t want to risk. Classic-car owners will appreciate it where every bit of paint matters, and it’s a far better option than faffing about with bits of wood or cloth that slip.
Remember it won’t necessarily fit every jack — check the saddle diameter and that your jack has a 25mm recess. If you’re unsure, measure the top of the jack before you buy. The pad itself measures roughly 20 × 14 × 2 cm and weighs about 68 g, so it’s unobtrusive but effective.
Care and tips
Keep it tidy by wiping with a damp cloth and avoid harsh solvents. To fit, press the recess onto the jack saddle until it seats firmly. Always make sure the vehicle is secure, on level ground and supported correctly — the pad protects surfaces but doesn’t replace safe lifting practice. Handy to have in winter when surfaces are slippery.
All in all, a simple, sensible bit of kit that prevents damage and gives peace of mind when using a bottle jack. No faff, just a small change that saves a lot of bother down the line.