I am using Arjan's recommendations for rear jackstand location, but is there a better place? I can't find one that allows the jack to raise the car then rest on jackstands! Any suggestions? Thanks!

 

While I can't provide a photo, the factory jack points are located just forward of the rear wheels.

IIRC, they are asymetrical (the left and right locations are slightly different), but they are in the same general area. There is a flat part of the chassis which has a oval shaped hole that is designed to accept the factory jack.

BGL

 

Ignore my last post!

I was thinking jack points, NOT jack stand locations. Sorry!

BGL

 

If you use the engine as the jack point (described in the DIY info on p-car.com),l you will have no problems putting the stands at the normal jack points. In addition, you can do both rear stands at once.

Some people don't like this method. I, and many others, have been doing it for years without problem. It simply requires that the engine sound tray be removed.

 

I have the same jackstands (Chinese, I believe). I use an adapter with a pin that fits in the factory jack location for extra security, and to prevent excessive point loading due to poor fit. Those jackstands are designed to fit a large round truck axle, and I could not fine a suitable location for direct use.

I agree you can jack the rear from the engine, again provided you spread the load and use something soft enough to protect the contact point. That is not a job for the faint of heart, but it is easy once you work out the details.

Be careful. I know someone who spent a very unpleasant afternoon waiting for his wife to get home to help him after his car fell off a jackstand and pinned his legs. Miraculously, bruising was the only injury.

 

Thanks guys.

Tom, I've always raised my 65 up using the engine as you described; I just didn't have the tray off yet so that wasn't an option. Also the 65 911 engine case is very flat; the 964's comes to a very narrow seam, but I guess you've had no problem.

Springer3, that is my fear - a car falling on me!! Ouch, that would leave a mark!

I am going to try to find some other jackstands, too; I've had these for about 15 years and need another set for the front anyhow!

 

I am also one paranoid about being pinned under my car! I always place the wheels under the car once I have removed them, in addition to the jack stands and the jack ( I let the car down onto the jack stands slowly and then re-tighten my jack so it remains as an extra defense. On Saturday I also slid an old tire off my SUV under the corner of the car just to ease my mind!

I realize this could potentially cause damage if the car fell but as much as I love my car, I put myself first!

 

I recently bought the AC Jackstands from Ultimate Garage because of concerns with my cheesey Sears jackstands. After I crunched the rear quarter panel when the car slid off the Sears jack, I also bought an AC DK20 jack.

 

Did you go with the Flat top stands or the saddle top? How comfortable do you feel when under the car?

Rick

 

Hi Tom, what are the benefits of your new setup? (aside from more reputable quality etc?) Is the shape different, does it cover more surface area etc? Do you have a picture? My stuff is Sears and I feel the quality and construction is good, however this is a safety issue in my mind and therefore if there is a gap in quality I will definately be willing to upgrade!

Cheers,

 

I went with the flat top design, it has a much larger contact patch and I'm very confident when under the car with these stands.

Howard you should stop by some weekend and see what they are like. If you do a google search on AC hydraulic you'll find pictures and pricing.

 

Tom - is this the right stuff?

http://www.shopquip.com/products_ws.htm

Love to...just let me know when you're planning a good DIY!!!!

 

Tom, Thanks, I have been putting off getting some as I had not found any that I liked or felt comfortable with..

Rick

 

Scroll to the bottom of this page for pictures of the flat top variety. I got the 1500N, they are bigger and much more sturdy than the Sears things I used to use. The only down side is having to jack the car up higher to get them under (and that's when the car slid off my POS Sears jack). I just bought the DK20 jack that's shown on the page above with the stands. These are not cheap but $2000 for body work and paint isn't cheap either.

Howard, if my wife and I don't do the autox on Sunday, I'll be working on my Cargraphic oil cooler install. Send me an email at tomllama@comcast.net if you want contact info and a map.

 

Thanks again Tom, about a year and half ago, while cleaning out the stones on the Boxster from turn 10 at Summit Point, I was on one of those cheap Sears jacks and it fell onto the unibody, no damage, but has made me truly appreciate good tools, it was not mine, I had borrowed it. Next time I will use a good jack and in the Garage good jack stands as well.

Rick