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The AC unit work with the jackpoint stands? Likely not based on the width,
I have a set of Jackpoint Jackstands. It's surprising how large they are. The lower foot is about 12" and change of horizontal clearance.
Speaking of jacks, I bought one of those HF 1.5T racing jacks for my Cayman. It worked fine. I do find it's very hard to control on the descent, unless you are very careful in turning the handle which controls the vent valve.
But now I have the 991.2, for a four wheel lift scenario (brake job, or cleaning wheels), I'm thinking it is at or near capacity (3,000 lbs)? Especially at the point I'd be lifting the right rear wheel of the 911 after getting both left side jackpoints up on jackstands. I would essentially be putting almost the entire car weight (3,200 lbs?) on the jack, including the weight of the engine tilting that way as well. As much as I like my HF jack for light duty, I really don't want it to fail "just" at that point, since I don't know what safety margin is built into the design. So I'm pondering upgrading to an AC jack. specifically the 4,400 lb capacity one with the foot lift, the DK20Q, from Pelican.
So: if anyone has a DK20/DK20Q (the model I'm looking at buying) hydraulic jack, can you measure the width across the front rollers? The AC web site picture doesn't seem to provide that dimension:
I would essentially be putting almost the entire car weight (3,200 lbs?) on the jack, including the weight of the engine tilting that way as well. As much as I like my HF jack for light duty, I really don't want it to fail "just" at that point,
I have a set of Jackpoint Jackstands. It's surprising how large they are. The lower foot is about 12" and change of horizontal clearance.
Speaking of jacks, I bought one of those HF 1.5T racing jacks for my Cayman. It worked fine. I do find it's very hard to control on the descent, unless you are very careful in turning the handle which controls the vent valve.
But now I have the 991.2, for a four wheel lift scenario (brake job, or cleaning wheels), I'm thinking it is at or near capacity (3,000 lbs)? Especially at the point I'd be lifting the right rear wheel of the 911 after getting both left side jackpoints up on jackstands. I would essentially be putting almost the entire car weight (3,200 lbs?) on the jack, including the weight of the engine tilting that way as well. As much as I like my HF jack for light duty, I really don't want it to fail "just" at that point, since I don't know what safety margin is built into the design. So I'm pondering upgrading to an AC jack. specifically the 4,400 lb capacity one with the foot lift, the DK20Q, from Pelican.
So: if anyone has a DK20/DK20Q (the model I'm looking at buying) hydraulic jack, can you measure the width across the front rollers? The AC web site picture doesn't seem to provide that dimension:
I just want to make sure it will clear and be able to roll into the Jackpoints. Thanks!
I have the DK20Q, I measured it and the front wheels are 10-3/4" wide and the lift arm is 5-1/2" wide.
Also, it doesn't actually work like you are thinking in regards to weight. Unless you are jacking the entire car up at one point you will at most only have to lift approximately 1/2 the weight with your jack.
03-21-2021, 07:36 AM
What's the problem?? 
