k722070

I've been watching the thread develop on this product, lots of pics and discussion

https://rennlist.com/forums/997-gt2-...ackstands.html

seems like a great product.
http://www.jackpointjackstands.com/Home.php

while I hate to make my ac stands and current jack obsolete this does look like the way forward.

e9stibi

Having jacked up the car quite a lot recently, this appears to be a fine solution. 180 USD / stand (the most basic version) is quite a number but is in the ball park of the AC stands. Maybe a group buy? ...

Arena993

I think it's a great idea for as little as I jack my car up. Very easy to use from the instructions.

Mike

CalvinC4S

I don't see the benefit to these that make up for the extra size.

jpoint

$180 is the single stand price, but the basic finish stands start at $289/pair or $144.50 each (assuming you buy a pair). Closer to the AC stand price.

kjr914

I see 1 big issue...not height adjustable. Also, the base is fairly wide and takes up space you need to maneuver under the car.

SuperUser

I have a set and they really make jacking the car up easy. I never liked doing the front on one jack stand balancing act. The Jackpoint stands are the same height as my AC stands at the lowest setting.

jpoint

You're right on both points. Whether the points become issues depends on use.
The stands aren't adjustable, but most stands need to be adjusted to find a place to put the stand. These go on the factory location and position the car at a reasonable working height for many (but not all) purposes. They are also the height that allows most jacks to lift the car high enough to get the stand in place.
The stands have a wide base. Generally, there are few mechanicals right where the factory jacking location is found on the car. The wide base is designed to provide stability on various hard surfaces (you don't always get perfect at the track). The wide base also allows the use of a variety of floor jacks.

Even in the shop there are potential issues. Two post lifts need blocks or pads for most Porsches. 4 post lifts, you have the car on wheels.

Your points are well taken and I don't dismiss them. Thanks

vincer77

I'll take the obsolete ACs of your hands

Mark in Baltimore

Good idea, but pricey.

jpoint

but also work on Miatas.

IMGT3

If you are interested in a group buy PM me. The cost for a basic set is about $135 US including domestic shipping for each stand. Chuck

Edgy01

Coochas has these for his cars. (He's on the 997 Turbo forum more and Boxster forum).

e9stibi

I just put mine on Esco / AC stands and it is not as difficult as I thought. I just needed 2 jacks (one low profile and a small "regular" to elevate the rear to the required hight. The good thing is that AC stands are so solid an sturdy. From a safety perspective, this is what I want to have and they are proven in practice.

IMGT3

Just a quick note, on the safety side...

These stands have been tested to ANSI standards and are rated a 4000lbs per pair. These stands have excelled way beyond that rating but for liability purposes the 4000 lb mark was chosen (essentially we don't want customers deciding to use these stands on anything other than a street car)

As for needing 2 jacks to use the Esco/AC stands, well that was one of the many reasons this stand was created. Only need to use 1 jack to lift the car.

Mind you as noted above this is not the cure all solution for every type of mechanical issue you might want to work on your car as it is not height adjustable, but it does take into consideration a majority of the work a car owner might take on by his/herself (brake work, suspension work, exhaust)