I'm not sure what to call them but that's the closest I could think of...

I took the car to a trusted mechanic and he found that 3 of them were missing, and that I needed two new tires. Other than that, he said my '04 was in great condition.

I guess whoever owned the car before me went over something that scraped them off. You can see where the small bolt that held the left rear one on is bent and that there are scrape marks on the very bottom of the body.

Any idea where to get more and what they are actually called. I'd like to put them back on as the mechanic said they are helpful in protecting the car when using a hydraulic lift. The arms don't damage the paint/body of the car...

Thanks.

 

If you are speaking of the rubber pads that are just forward of the rear wheel wells and just behind the front wheel wells, then you are speaking of the four jack point rubber guards/anchor points. These are the points at which you SHOULD place any kind of jack or lifting device. The factory scissor jack from the car fits right in these. Always make sure to jack this car up from these points and not just an arbitrary place on the underbody.

I'm sure they can be easily replaced. Also, double check all under body damage and get any raw metal treated and covered up for the long haul or rust will forever plague your car.

Good luck! Cheers!

 

MMZ,

Thanks! That's exactly what I was needing to know.

Both the mechanic and I looked and there doesn't seem to be any uncovered parts areas. However, I'll look again just to be sure.

Now I just need to find the replacement parts...

Thanks again.

 

I have seen a set on ebay not long ago for an SLK, keep an eye out there and some will show up before long.