How To Jack Up A 993
07-11-2011, 09:03 AM
#31
button queen
My problem EXACTLY and as low as my car is I don't think they make a jack low enough to get under there at that point, ergo the teeter-totter approach.
Last edited by DanL993; 07-20-2011 at 08:41 AM.
07-11-2011, 11:51 AM
#33
Drifting
07-11-2011, 11:59 AM
#34
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07-11-2011, 01:29 PM
#35
Racer
Use taller boards for the front tires to rest on. Jack from rear jack point, slide boards under then do the Cactus method.
07-11-2011, 01:48 PM
#36
Burning Brakes
I have this jack and have NO issues getting it under the car ever. Love it.
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...5429_200345429
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...5429_200345429
07-19-2011, 01:27 PM
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So this question is asked over and over so I will do my part to help some peeps since so many have helped me. I will keep it short but sweet. Things needed....
4 -2x6x24 Make sure they are no shorter....more on this later.
4 - ESCO flat top stands
1 - Low profile jack. I got mine at Costco for $99 and it works great.
1-5 Hockey pucks.
First thing to do is drive the front wheels up on 2 of the 2x6x24" boards and make sure you pull all the way up to the front of the board. Reason is when you jack the back up it pulls the car backward.
A small detail I did but not necessary was bevel the edge to make driving onto the board easier. Next throw a hockey puck on the jack pad and place under the engine as shown (people in Switzerland are screwed
)
Jack up high enough to get the stands under the rear and set the rear down.
Next go up front and remove the two rubber drains sticking down. Now place a 2x6x24" board on the jackpad (without the puck this time) and place under the pan behind the front bumper as shown
Now place the front stands in place and lower the car. All done and if you want to go higher just repeat the process while raising the stands each time.
A final detail is placing a hockey puck on the top of each stand which makes the contact smaller allowing more clearance for removing the undertrays. Hope this helps.
4 -2x6x24 Make sure they are no shorter....more on this later.
4 - ESCO flat top stands
1 - Low profile jack. I got mine at Costco for $99 and it works great.
1-5 Hockey pucks.
First thing to do is drive the front wheels up on 2 of the 2x6x24" boards and make sure you pull all the way up to the front of the board. Reason is when you jack the back up it pulls the car backward.
A small detail I did but not necessary was bevel the edge to make driving onto the board easier. Next throw a hockey puck on the jack pad and place under the engine as shown (people in Switzerland are screwed
) Jack up high enough to get the stands under the rear and set the rear down.
Next go up front and remove the two rubber drains sticking down. Now place a 2x6x24" board on the jackpad (without the puck this time) and place under the pan behind the front bumper as shown
Now place the front stands in place and lower the car. All done and if you want to go higher just repeat the process while raising the stands each time.
A final detail is placing a hockey puck on the top of each stand which makes the contact smaller allowing more clearance for removing the undertrays. Hope this helps.
Jim
07-19-2011, 04:59 PM
#39
Noodle Jr.
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This is an excellent post. Very helpful and easy to follow. It would be great if this was posted in the DIY and "How To" Archive for easy future reference. Thanks!
Jim
Jim
11-06-2011, 12:41 PM
#40
Rennlist Member
I used this method to jack my car up yesterday and it worked perfectly. I chocked the front wheels at the backside to avoid the "backward creep." Thanks again for an excellent write up.
Nick
Nick
11-06-2011, 08:27 PM
#42
Rennlist Member
Cactus...do you remove the drains at the front before putting the board there? I couldn't figure out how to remove them so I just put the board a few inches back.
11-06-2011, 11:37 PM
#44
Race Car
This method works surprisingly well. I have tried other methods and this is by far the best. Just used it today with an oil change as it's getting close to storage time. For me, it's one step easier w/o having to drive up on 2x6's since I am sadly still SUV height. The pics of the 2x6 under the is helpful. It's so hard to believe how light the front becomes.
11-12-2011, 06:48 PM
#45
I have this jack and have NO issues getting it under the car ever. Love it.
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...5429_200345429
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...5429_200345429