Liftbars
03-13-2014, 08:12 AM
#1
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Thread Starter
Liftbars
Just curious if anyone has experience using Liftbars with a 996. I'm down to either these, or the Jackpoints jack stands. Personally, I think the liftbars are the better solution as they provide more height options using standard jack stands. I'm trying to avoid using the engine case or the rear crossmember as jack points, and I'd rather not spend $2k on a lift. Thanks in advance
03-13-2014, 11:14 AM
#3
Instructor
I LOVE lift bars. Here is my 996 jacked up on lift bars. I can get the car jacked up in 5 minutes and I am not exaggerating. It really is that quick after you have done it a couple times. Note that you will need a low profile jack. I picked one up from Summit Racing.
03-13-2014, 05:20 PM
#5
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Both are good ideas. jamren, how do you get everything lined up before jacking? Does the lift bar sit and balance on the jack so you can line up the pegs with the jacking holes?
The jackpoints make sense, but you only get one height. That's a big limitation.
Unless I really need to go high, I typically jack from the back jack point which can lift the entire car, then put jack stands at the front jacking point and under the rear crossmember.
The jackpoints make sense, but you only get one height. That's a big limitation.
Unless I really need to go high, I typically jack from the back jack point which can lift the entire car, then put jack stands at the front jacking point and under the rear crossmember.
03-13-2014, 10:05 PM
#6
Instructor
You're exactly right. I balance it on the jack, line up the pegs and then jack it up.
Both are good ideas. jamren, how do you get everything lined up before jacking? Does the lift bar sit and balance on the jack so you can line up the pegs with the jacking holes?
The jackpoints make sense, but you only get one height. That's a big limitation.
Unless I really need to go high, I typically jack from the back jack point which can lift the entire car, then put jack stands at the front jacking point and under the rear crossmember.
The jackpoints make sense, but you only get one height. That's a big limitation.
Unless I really need to go high, I typically jack from the back jack point which can lift the entire car, then put jack stands at the front jacking point and under the rear crossmember.
03-13-2014, 10:30 PM
#7
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Thread Starter
Thanks for all the input! I was about to pull the trigger on jack points when I came across a thread for liftbars. While I love the concept of jackpoints, I don't think they provide enough clearance for dropping the engine and tranny
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03-13-2014, 11:08 PM
#9
I don't have any knowledge of the liftbar but wanted to give a Jackpoint call-out for a great product. +1
03-22-2014, 06:15 AM
#13
Racer
I bought a set of liftbars last year and to be honest I havn't used them, because if your car is even slightly lowered (mines +/- 20mm lower), forget it.
I bought the liftbars and even with a low profile jack, I can't get it under the liftbar, so you still have to get your car jack out and blocks of wood to get the car high enough.
And the weight of about 10kg each (25lb) its not exactly easy manouvering jack centres & small locating nipples either. I wish I had saved my money!
Perhaps I'm weak & don't like challenges, but its not that hard to jack up the car once or twice a year.....
I bought the liftbars and even with a low profile jack, I can't get it under the liftbar, so you still have to get your car jack out and blocks of wood to get the car high enough.
And the weight of about 10kg each (25lb) its not exactly easy manouvering jack centres & small locating nipples either. I wish I had saved my money!
Perhaps I'm weak & don't like challenges, but its not that hard to jack up the car once or twice a year.....
03-22-2014, 12:50 PM
#14
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Thread Starter
I bought a set of liftbars last year and to be honest I havn't used them, because if your car is even slightly lowered (mines +/- 20mm lower), forget it.
I bought the liftbars and even with a low profile jack, I can't get it under the liftbar, so you still have to get your car jack out and blocks of wood to get the car high enough.
And the weight of about 10kg each (25lb) its not exactly easy manouvering jack centres & small locating nipples either. I wish I had saved my money!
Perhaps I'm weak & don't like challenges, but its not that hard to jack up the car once or twice a year.....
I bought the liftbars and even with a low profile jack, I can't get it under the liftbar, so you still have to get your car jack out and blocks of wood to get the car high enough.
And the weight of about 10kg each (25lb) its not exactly easy manouvering jack centres & small locating nipples either. I wish I had saved my money!
Perhaps I'm weak & don't like challenges, but its not that hard to jack up the car once or twice a year.....
