Greetings,

I've always used a piece of cut 2x4 wood (5" by 5") on top of my jack to lift my cars. Benefits are its free, softer than metal, and gives me a little height to play with when jacking.

Maybe I'm just getting older, but recently when jacking my car up I was staring at the wood piece and the through of it cracking crossed my mind LOL. I don't mind spending a little $ for a quality item that will last.

What are you guys/gals using in between the jack and the jack points on our cars?

Thanks as always!

 

I use the Rennline jack pads. Install them in the OEM jack points and twisted them a quarter to secure them in place so they don't fall out. Align the low profile jack to the pads and proceed to lift the vehicle.

https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_In...OR&SVSVSI=997M

 

Thanks for your input. Pricey lol.
It is HARD rubber material? The little **** looks weak in the photos?

 

I prefer these ones that a forum member makes - from hockey pucks and aluminum. They are pricey at $60 shipped, but are strong-as, excellent quality.

https://rennlist.com/forums/market/1178596

Many others use these also.

 

Any recommendations for wheel alignment hangers/pins (to hold the wheels while I find the bolt holes) - back is hurting lol.

MANY THANKS!

 

These are available from many sources. The link below is just an example. Use two pins so the wheel can't swing and damage your calipers.

https://www.suncoastparts.com/produc...saAtWZEALw_wcB

 

Sorry, I have centerlock love/hate, and no ceramic brakes. Others will know for sure.

Also, not sure if you have considered these, but I use Liftbars to lift my car, safe, easy, compact


Ha, I think you can see the puck in the foreground.

 

Looks very nice lifted on all 4s...
Yeah, I heard the center locks are a pain in the ***, but it has that cool factor.
I asked the track guy if I can just buy ONE puck, I don't really need a set. LOL. We'll see.

 

Hey Wayne, I checked Amazon but as you know there are a 1000 different brands so I thought of you guys here. And, yup, shoulda checked Suncoast. I'm gonna order 2. Thanks!

 

Here's one source: ECS Tuning: https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...t/9a700773300/

Lots of choices at Amazon:
Another source of genuine Porsche wheel pins: https://carsuppliesdepot.com/product...-wheel-hanger/

I don't remember which vendor I purchased my pair of such aluminum pins, but they came as a pair, and use of a pair is recommended by Porsche, especially for cars which have PCCB to minimize risk of damaging a rotor when removing/installing a wheel. As you noted, the rear wheels are wide and cumbersome. These are actually Porsche branded pins; they are longer than many others, and that additional length helps when mounting wider wheels.

 

I think those are the ones Wayne mentioned above that Suncoast sells for $15 each, cheaper but I have to check who has cheaper shipping. Maybe one of those sites sell jack pucks so I can just buy them together.

I shop Amazon, but as you know sometimes it's a hit or miss with some of their vendors with unbranded items. I rather ask you guys here who actually used them. Much thanks!

 

2009 C2S 192K miles

Wood on a jack can split... I stopped using it a long time ago. Hockey pucks... hard rubber, and no slip.

I purchased a three pack of pink/flesh tone pucks from Amazon for like $9. I chose that goofy color because... um... I just did. Or, stop in at any sporting goods store, they are like $2-3 a piece and you get a man's color... black.

Regarding wheel hangars... I picked up some titanium ones at some car show because... well I was drinking. I use them on occasion, but if you are just using a jack... the car is not on jackstands high in the air... I just sit on the ground and use my toes to lift the tire the required inches... seriously, this is the fastest and easiest way... no lifting and back is fine... your feet do the work.

Peace
Bruce in Philly (now Atlanta)

 

I bought four pins ... two for the tool bag I carry in the car and one for the jacking parts tool drawer in the garage.

As far as only needing one puck I'll go into what should by now be my well known mantra ... never lift anything with metal to metal contact surfaces. Metal slides on metal. Heavy things then fall in uncontrolled manners. Always use a softer buffer material between metal parts.

Bruce makes the point ... wood splits and can result in unwanted motion.

Ignore the above and risk pain or worse. I watched a guy lose an arm when a rigger lifted a machine with a fork truck with metal on metal, not understanding this simple principle. If you're under a car your outcome will most likely be worse.

This is true for jack stands as well. These cars will happily slide off of a standard jack stand. If your stand doesn't have a rubber top then get a cover piece (or better yet, get the previously mentioned pieces that lock into the car).

As far as jack stands covers go, no affiliation and no recommendation, just an example ...

https://a.co/d/2yfhaJE

These tend to crack and break over time. Consider them to be sacrificial. Inspect them often.

There are jack stands that work specifically on our cars. I'm sure Petza has pictures of his that he can share.

You'll pay for safety up front or pay for failure to pay after the fact. Peace of mind makes working on our cars much more enjoyable.

 

They are made of delrin. I also use Esco jack stands. As other mentioned, you can use a hockey puck to achieve the same trick.

 

Once you use ESCO jack stands, most else is just simply unsafe in comparison. I'll not go back to a ratchet-pawl style again. It's worth the cost, and sometimes you'll find a sale on 4 of them.