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Do the jackpoint stands get the car up high enough to do more than wheel changes/brake service?
If anyone can post a picture of their car with the quick jack on it, I'd appreciate it.
The quickjack 5000 has been a great tool and would highly recommend it. It took a while from when it was ordered but that just may be because they sell a lot of them. No clearance issue after the car was dropped on Eibach springs.
I found a set of four used Jackpoint stands, and finally got a chance to use them yesterday!
They were easy to use, and the car was not going anywhere once in the air. The only problem was not having enough clearance to get the jack (low-profile 1.5-ton Pittsburgh/HF) and Jackpoint pad under the car (SPASM 991.1 C2S), but was able to use some scrap wood to get a little more room. I will build better ramps before using the stands again.
The stands are great for my current needs of track-day prep (rotors, fluid, and/or pads) and winter/summer-setup swaps
I plan to use roadside assistance as my first option and already have Porsche tire insurance.
I was thinking about the case where there is no cell coverage.
Any other recommendation for a portable jack that is safer?
I found a set of four used Jackpoint stands, and finally got a chance to use them yesterday!
They were easy to use, and the car was not going anywhere once in the air. The only problem was not having enough clearance to get the jack (low-profile 1.5-ton Pittsburgh/HF) and Jackpoint pad under the car (SPASM 991.1 C2S), but was able to use some scrap wood to get a little more room. I will build better ramps before using the stands again.... :/QUOTE]
Perhaps you might try the Pitts Automotive (Harbor Freight) Low Profile 3Ton Heavy Duty Jack (62326), which has a minimum lift of 2 7/8”. With JackPoint’s Low Profile jack pad you will need about 4 3/4” ground clearance.
Perhaps you might try the Pitts Automotive (Harbor Freight) Low Profile 3Ton Heavy Duty Jack (62326), which has a minimum lift of 2 7/8”. With JackPoint’s Low Profile jack pad you will need about 4 3/4” ground clearance.
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I have that same Harbor Freight jack and it's still not low enough when used with the Jack Point low-profile pad on my C4 with PASM.
01-16-2018, 11:41 PM
