stronbl

I opted for 4 low profile jackpoint jackstands -- great solution to get all 4 wheels up safely. Higher initial investment than I intended but quality is first rate as it customer service. I figured between track and maintanence it would be the best solution for my needs (plus I can use them on our BMW too).

USMC_DS1

I bought a low profile steel floor jack from HFT($60 on sale) vs. an aluminum race jack. Applied the $$ saved to buy a pair of JackPoint jack stands. Along with a set of regular jack stands I already had and 4 aluminum pucks... it's the perfect setup for my home garage. Made my DIY jobs so much easier to knock out... not to mention the safety factor.

Minok

Ah ha. That does make it a lot easier.

http://www.jackpointjackstands.com/Home_It_Works.html

AP997S

I've got a set of Jackpoint Stands; makes crawling underneath a very safe and sane experience.

jpoint

+1 The standards for floor jacks only require that they support load for a matter of seconds. Industry standard for jacks is they are considered for lifting, lowering and TEMPORARY support. They are not required to support weight for extended periods of time to be considered properly functioning.

Henrik964

Could You guys provide with more pics where to pur the Jack and the stands if not on the ordinary "pads". Thanks

USMC_DS1

Although I don't prefer this method... I've seen some use their oil pan as a jack point. Ideally a piece of wood, 2x6, should be placed between the oil pan and the jack itself to prevent damage to the oil pan and to distribute the weight.

user 72902

+1

Edgy01

Go to the early part of the thread. Absolutely avoid the engine/tranny, but feel free to use a rear suspension area which is firmly bolted to other suspension pieces.

Henrik964

Yes, I did Edgy, Thing is im not familiar with the 997 sofar so its hard to orientate...
After 15 years with the 964 its learning all over again...

kosmo

Henrick, if it hasnt already been said there are 4 jack points on the 997.
theres one directly behind the front wheel
theres one directly in front of the back wheel.
the contact points are squarish and have holes in the center.
I usually position a Hockey Puck b/w the jack and the contact point.

If you need to go under the car, use the SOLID suspension points as Edgy has said. Here I would recommend jack stand pads to avoid any stratching of the AL components.

Lastly, When i go under the car usually use ramps on the front and homemade blocks made of 2x8s on the rear.

USMC_DS1

After going through many iterations of jacking up these cars... I finally secured a pair of Jack Point jack stands(no affiliation) which made my DIY projects that much easier and safer. Liked them so much I eventually purchased the full set of 4 jack stands. Couldn't be happier. Highly recommend you get a pair especially if you intend to execute your own maintenance and repairs... these will pay for themselves and keep you safe over time. https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...ackstands.html

dariog

Hi there

I have a question about long time storage on jackstands. Does it have a bad impact on suspension? After jacking up a Porsche with 4 jackstands the suspension is fully dropped and I wonder whether it could cause any damage to the suspension / springs / shocks?

cheeRS
Darek

Wayne Smith

Dan ... that is a great instruction set. Thank you. It is the way I've used since I got my car and it works great. The hockey pucks are good as well ... metal on metal is slippery and a poor way to leave a car lifted.

I have heard via this Forum that leaving our cars on jack stands for prolonged periods is a bad idea. I'm not sure why, but I freely accept that there are many more knowledgeable members here than me.

Cloudspin

Jackpoint stands weren't tall enough for my needs plus quite expensive for a set of four so I bought a Pittsburgh automotive floor jack with a 19" max height and four Esco jack stands. I use a hockey puck on the jack and the the Escos have the circular hard rubber discs. I jack one side up from the rear jack point location then put stands under the front jack point location and the rear subframe on that side. Then lower the car onto the stands and repeat on the other side. Pretty quick and stable.