New way to lift the car fast?
10-11-2009, 01:54 PM
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New way to lift the car fast?
Since it’s always fells bad to lift the rear on the car between engine and gearbox or just under the engine, I was thinking off cutting and make 2 steel bars for each side, support the front and rear point off them, where it will fit into the lifting point on my 964. Then lift one side off the car and support it, go over on the other side….and viola…..much easier !
Anyone tried this and have some advice before I go into action with the welder?
Anyone tried this and have some advice before I go into action with the welder?
10-11-2009, 05:13 PM
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I have the same concerns especially since installing new motor mounts and would hate to see them leak because of jacking up underneath the engine. So, I decided to invest in a second floorjack so that I could raise the car using both jacking points. For safety I then put jack stands under the engine just in case one of the floor jacks gives way.
10-12-2009, 04:15 AM
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I would do this to get the whole car up in all 4 corners at once. Your idea is good when doing just rear work......I will do the bars today, take some photos and try them to see if it sucks or was a very good idea!
10-12-2009, 09:15 AM
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someone makes a similar setup for the 928's.
Same situation as using a lift.
It will work, but how will you address the height? I can barely get a floor jack under my car.
Same situation as using a lift.
It will work, but how will you address the height? I can barely get a floor jack under my car.
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10-12-2009, 07:55 PM
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I have made these for the 964 and have been using them for a couple of years. I love them! I also have a design modification that will make them even better. Now, if I only had some time . . .
10-12-2009, 08:09 PM
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10-01-2011, 09:49 PM
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My garage is so tiny the car has to be parked right up against the wall.
You can only jack a corner at a time, so I hatched a cunning plan to lift
the front or the back of the car (not so cunning as it turned out).
I tried the arrangement in the photo attached, but it didn't work.
Well, it kind of worked, but it didn't feel safe despite the fact that
the jacks were bolted to the wall and floor.
The steel beam bowed slightly, even though it was a 4mm thick steel
box section. This meant that the beam was no longer flat against the
jack lifting arm, which I really didn't like.
You can only jack a corner at a time, so I hatched a cunning plan to lift
the front or the back of the car (not so cunning as it turned out).
I tried the arrangement in the photo attached, but it didn't work.
Well, it kind of worked, but it didn't feel safe despite the fact that
the jacks were bolted to the wall and floor.
The steel beam bowed slightly, even though it was a 4mm thick steel
box section. This meant that the beam was no longer flat against the
jack lifting arm, which I really didn't like.
10-01-2011, 10:00 PM
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My garage is so tiny the car has to be parked right up against the wall.
You can only jack a corner at a time, so I hatched a cunning plan to lift
the front or the back of the car (not so cunning as it turned out).
I tried the arrangement in the photo attached, but it didn't work.
Well, it kind of worked, but it didn't feel safe despite the fact that
the jacks were bolted to the wall and floor.
The steel beam bowed slightly, even though it was a 3mm thick steel
box section. This meant that the beam was no longer flat against the
jack lifting arm, which I really didn't like.
You can only jack a corner at a time, so I hatched a cunning plan to lift
the front or the back of the car (not so cunning as it turned out).
I tried the arrangement in the photo attached, but it didn't work.
Well, it kind of worked, but it didn't feel safe despite the fact that
the jacks were bolted to the wall and floor.
The steel beam bowed slightly, even though it was a 3mm thick steel
box section. This meant that the beam was no longer flat against the
jack lifting arm, which I really didn't like.
10-02-2011, 02:02 AM
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This comes up often...
I have no worries about jacking the car at the case. I then put jackstands under the jack points on the body (in front of the rear wheels) then lower the jack. This cantilevers the weight of the engine over the jackstands, making the front of the car pretty light. I then jack the entire front using a stout oak board under the front pan.
Two jack points, car in the air. Easy.
I have no worries about jacking the car at the case. I then put jackstands under the jack points on the body (in front of the rear wheels) then lower the jack. This cantilevers the weight of the engine over the jackstands, making the front of the car pretty light. I then jack the entire front using a stout oak board under the front pan.
Two jack points, car in the air. Easy.