mrcook02996

I have read all the lifting posts in this forum, and am left with a few questions. I read about some people using hockey pucks for a pad on the jack and jack stand. My question is how is the puck used on the jack stand? I have the 3 1/2 ton Craftsman stands (with the "v" shaped top) and they don't look like a puck will fit in them. Is there any way to keep the stands from scratching up the jack points? Thanks for your help.

Eli K

I generally use a puck only when lifting or lowering the car with a pneumatic jack

Orient Express

The hockey puck idea if for lifting jacks only, not jack stands.

A method that I use to protect the jack point from getting scratched by the jack stand is to dip the cradle end in PlastiDip. This works very well, and puts a high grip surface on the jack stand.

mrcook02996

Okay, thanks for clearing things up. I too have used the plastidip for the top of the stand. I wasn't sure it would hold up or not, as it seems the coating remains a little soft..
Orient,
Thanks for the excellent write up on jacking up the car. I will try to follow that procedure, hopefully with no problems.

Orient Express

To get the best surface, You dip in plasticoat, let dry, dip again, let dry, etc. and build up a thick coat. I think I put 10 layers on, and it is tough as a piece of nylon.

SANDOVAL

Griots sells Jack Stand pads. I have them for my griots J-stands. If you have race deck type flooring they are a must have.

http://www.griotsgarage.com/search.j...xt=jack+stands

viperbob

Or you can just get a jack stand that is the best I have ever used as far as sturdiness and largest soft pad area that touches the car.

http://www.drivewerks.com/catalog/sh...ACHyd1_pg5.htm

Carrera Mike

I had these made at a machine shop for my old 993. They still work for the 996

The round piece actualy bolts on to the jack adapter.

Big6Dad

WOW....that is a very nice set up Mike...

Carrera Mike

Thank you Dave.