How To Jack up a P-car
04-11-2010, 02:40 PM
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Ok guys, this seems to be a common question, and there doesn't seem to be any threads (that I could find) with concise information about how to properly jack up a 996/997.
We all know that if you jack from the rear jack-point (in front of the rear wheel), that whole side of the car will lift.
This enables a stand to be put under the front jack-point (behind the front wheel).
Do that to the other side and you have the fronts up.
Is this accepted as the "best" way for the fronts?
Rear:
Method 1: Jack up from the rear cross member if you have a low-pro jack.
Where is this? Can someone post a picture?
Then you can put stands under the rear jack-points.
Method 2 (not recommended?): Jack up from the engine, at the cast-in boss right behind the oil pan. (I found a picture of that). Then put stands under the rear jack-points.
How do you all recommend doing this safely for the person AND the car?
We all know that if you jack from the rear jack-point (in front of the rear wheel), that whole side of the car will lift.
This enables a stand to be put under the front jack-point (behind the front wheel).
Do that to the other side and you have the fronts up.
Is this accepted as the "best" way for the fronts?
Rear:
Method 1: Jack up from the rear cross member if you have a low-pro jack.
Where is this? Can someone post a picture?
Then you can put stands under the rear jack-points.
Method 2 (not recommended?): Jack up from the engine, at the cast-in boss right behind the oil pan. (I found a picture of that). Then put stands under the rear jack-points.
How do you all recommend doing this safely for the person AND the car?
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04-11-2010, 08:49 PM
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LOL! But 128 are for beginners. the 256 Crayola box is the Honey Money!! 
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05-10-2011, 04:51 PM
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This is a neat idea. Is this a do-it-yourself modification or does it require machine work and welding. I'm asking because if you pay to modify an Esco jack stand at a machine shop, couldn't you just about buy those Jackpoint stands they talk about on the forum? Don't the Jackpoints have a pin that goes up into the chassis too? Anyone know what it costs to have those changes made if you don't know a shop that will do you a favor?
05-10-2011, 05:51 PM
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This is a neat idea. Is this a do-it-yourself modification or does it require machine work and welding. I'm asking because if you pay to modify an Esco jack stand at a machine shop, couldn't you just about buy those Jackpoint stands they talk about on the forum? Don't the Jackpoints have a pin that goes up into the chassis too? Anyone know what it costs to have those changes made if you don't know a shop that will do you a favor?
Yes, the jackpoint jackstand caps to have a pin in the cap that will fit into the Porsche pin hole.
05-10-2011, 05:56 PM
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05-10-2011, 06:00 PM
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I just checked out the Jackpoint site and their solution looks pretty clever, but over $300 each.
http://www.jackpointjackstands.com/Home_It_Works.html
This is cheaper but just as effective.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDz19...eature=related
http://www.jackpointjackstands.com/Home_It_Works.html
This is cheaper but just as effective.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDz19...eature=related
05-10-2011, 06:22 PM
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I just checked out the Jackpoint site and their solution looks pretty clever, but over $300 each.
http://www.jackpointjackstands.com/Home_It_Works.html
This is cheaper but just as effective.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDz19...eature=related
http://www.jackpointjackstands.com/Home_It_Works.html
This is cheaper but just as effective.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDz19...eature=related
They start at $289 a pair (either low profile or universal caps)
We do have a RL discount (PM me for details) and we are working on creating a group buy as well in the next couple of weeks when more inventory arrives.
05-10-2011, 06:29 PM
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$289/pair is great. I guess I misread your site. It looked like the black low-profile ones were $329 each (It shows Qty = 1).
05-10-2011, 07:38 PM
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So if you were to place an order for (1) pair of stands you would enter 1 in the qty box. We understand that this can be confusing so we are working on cleaning up the copy on the site to minimize confusion. $329/pair on the site.
06-05-2011, 01:45 AM
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Yes, you are correct. Black low profile is in stock (only two pair left in inventory, it has not been decided it more gloss black will be made in the future, I guess you can call it a limited run for now)
So if you were to place an order for (1) pair of stands you would enter 1 in the qty box. We understand that this can be confusing so we are working on cleaning up the copy on the site to minimize confusion. $329/pair on the site.
So if you were to place an order for (1) pair of stands you would enter 1 in the qty box. We understand that this can be confusing so we are working on cleaning up the copy on the site to minimize confusion. $329/pair on the site.
08-08-2011, 09:15 PM
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Any inputs on what to do with the hardtop if it is currently installed? I just got a cabriolet that did not come with an owner's manual thanks to the previous owner, he did mention I should loosen the front latch before attempting to jack up the car, which seems reasonable, I'm just wondering if there are any other precautions?
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08-08-2011, 10:56 PM
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As you can readily see in these pics, I just leave the hardtop on whenever it happens to be on the car and I have to jack it up. Makes no difference.
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