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Old 05-08-2011, 11:46 AM
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Dan, which stands are those and where can I get them at?
Old 05-08-2011, 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by tetzlafh
Dan, which stands are those and where can I get them at?
Here you go.

http://www.ultimategarage.com/shop/p...oducts_id=2420
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Can anyone comment on where to put the jack to lift the car and use the factory jack points, like in Edgy01's post? Is there a "Porsche approved" spot?

thanks
Old 01-30-2016, 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by yvesvidal
Do any of you (do-it-yourselfer) use these jack pads?



What do you think of them? Do you use them with hydraulic jack only, or have you found some jack-stands that are compatible with these pads?

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Check out the pucks in post #117 here
https://rennlist.com/forums/991-gt3-...nt-tool-8.html
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Originally Posted by orange260z
Can anyone comment on where to put the jack to lift the car and use the factory jack points, like in Edgy01's post? Is there a "Porsche approved" spot?

thanks
That is only thing I don't care for with this method is lifting the car with the jack not on a factory lift point.
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Originally Posted by ltcjmramos
Check out the pucks in post #117 here
https://rennlist.com/forums/991-gt3-...ool-8.html#117
I use some like the ones Joe is referencing. The closest match I can find was on eBay here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-jack-pad-/191709086898 if SmokinGTS no longer makes these. You can buy one from this guy on Ebay for $20 or four for $40 as shown in the link. Like the nylon ones I have (which I don't see anymore), I think the rubbery/nylon/delrin approach is better that aluminum for the pad since it will be easier on the metal lift point.

The fact that they latch-in with a twist is smart too, just don't forget to remove them when done. I'm more comfortable with the lock-in approach since it has virtually no chance of slipping off as compared to the hockey puck idea. I drove around with one stuck in the lift point a couple of days once before it crossed my mind.
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Originally Posted by orange260z
Can anyone comment on where to put the jack to lift the car and use the factory jack points, like in Edgy01's post? Is there a "Porsche approved" spot?
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I'm not sure I understand your question correctly. The Porsche approved lift spots can be identified easily since they are a little lower than the surround body and they have the elliptical slot for locking in the jack pads. They are described in the owner's manual. If you don't have that here is a screenshot:

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Originally Posted by orange260z
Can anyone comment on where to put the jack to lift the car and use the factory jack points, like in Edgy01's post? Is there a "Porsche approved" spot?

thanks
Edgy 01 (Dan) did a great write up on raising a 997. Search and ye shall find. Sorry, the mobile app doesn't do this well so I am leaving the work to you.

The 4 for $40 pads are sweet as well.
Old 01-31-2016, 01:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Wayne Smith
Edgy 01 (Dan) did a great write up on raising a 997. Search and ye shall find. Sorry, the mobile app doesn't do this well so I am leaving the work to you.

The 4 for $40 pads are sweet as well.
I bought my Esco jack stands one time when someone recommended them on the 993 forum. A great stand. Very secure.

Try this link:

https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...-securely.html
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I have been using Dan's method on 964, 993(different suspension points) and the 997. Since I only have one floor jack, I slip one of my ramps under the rear tire to lower the car down on and then move the jack to the back of the car and raise it again high enough to slip the last jack stand in. Works well.

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Old 01-31-2016, 09:11 PM
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FWIW OTC sells a fairly flat aluminum jackstand that works pretty well and are lightweight. You can find them on Amazon. FWIW OTC is the OE supplier of many of the tools used in the auto industry



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