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Here's a solution to raise the vehicle sufficiently to get additional jack clearance. Four of these were fabricated with finished 1"x10" boards (3/4"x9-1/4") x 24" long. They effectively give you an additional 1-1/2" clearance. With 3M anti-skid material on the bottom, they stay in place as you drive onto them and, when stored, the four ramps nestle into a very small package.
I must admit that in the past I have changed wheels using just the floor jack, no jack stand. That's never going to happen again, but hopefully the jack point stands will make easy work of it.
Fox, I have no safety concerns with changing wheels without a jackstand. But I never get under the car when on Jack only. Even something marginal like changing mufflers where you are 'mostly' out, I put it on stands in the back. I guess to be safe, there can be no marginal.
Here's a solution to raise the vehicle sufficiently to get additional jack clearance. Four of these were fabricated with finished 1"x10" boards (3/4"x9-1/4") x 24" long. They effectively give you an additional 1-1/2" clearance. With 3M anti-skid material on the bottom, they stay in place as you drive onto them and, when stored, the four ramps nestle into a very small package.
Yup - Great suggestion from a true trackrat! Funny because Jackpoint Jack Stand is basically telling me the same thing, and just drive the front tire onto a crude 2X6 to get a little extra height. I like your fabrication a lot more, and so will my rims. The theory is that once one of the corners are up, there should be enough clearance for the rest.
Hi Guys, I'm a newbie and saw Cactus' post about jacking up the rear by the engine. I thought I remembered reading about this in my owner's manual and sure enough, there is a fairly direct warning against it. Of course, I'd prefer to jack up the rear end by the engine because it's easier and more secure. Is the manual wrong on this?
Thanks,
Vince
Hi Guys, I'm a newbie and saw Cactus' post about jacking up the rear by the engine. I thought I remembered reading about this in my owner's manual and sure enough, there is a fairly direct warning against it. Of course, I'd prefer to jack up the rear end by the engine because it's easier and more secure. Is the manual wrong on this?
Thanks,
Vince
I am not sure if the manual is wrong but I have done it plenty of times for my 993s and knows from my buddies that it is common practice and I have never heart about an issue.
Based on the experiences of a bunch of guys on the internet, I would (and have) jacked my car up using the engine as a lift point. If something were to go wrong, would I feel that it was Porsche's problem and not mine? Of course not.
I never feel comfortable jacking it up from the engine. I'm probably going to get one of those attachments that used to be a combo jack point and tow ring.
Hi Guys, I'm a newbie and saw Cactus' post about jacking up the rear by the engine. I thought I remembered reading about this in my owner's manual and sure enough, there is a fairly direct warning against it. Of course, I'd prefer to jack up the rear end by the engine because it's easier and more secure. Is the manual wrong on this?
Thanks,
Vince
I have only ever jacked my car from the engine....probably 100+ times in 11 years and my engine has not fallen out yet. Think yer good!
Here's a solution to raise the vehicle sufficiently to get additional jack clearance. Four of these were fabricated with finished 1"x10" boards (3/4"x9-1/4") x 24" long. They effectively give you an additional 1-1/2" clearance. With 3M anti-skid material on the bottom, they stay in place as you drive onto them and, when stored, the four ramps nestle into a very small package.
The anti-skid material is a great idea. I don't know why I didn't think of this before!
I've seen mechanics jacking up 911s using the engine several times in different historic rallies I have attended. I've seen also a few pictures on the web showing this kind of thing; have a look for example here: https://petrolicious.com/articles/th...ion-of-porsche
05-19-2016, 11:42 AM
The theory is that once one of the corners are up, there should be enough clearance for the rest.
