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What Jack Do You Carry?, Avoiding the jack points... |
orthobiz |
Jul 14 2007, 05:36 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 8-January 07 From: Cadillac, Michigan Member No.: 7,438 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I used to place a partially elevated scissor jack in the hollow of the spare. Then I carried a small floor jack in the rear trunk. What are you doing now?
12V 2ton Jack Or this overdone solution (requires a ratchet and socket) 1.5 inch scissor jack And, where do you put it so it doesn't rattle around? Thanks! Paul |
DanT |
Jul 14 2007, 05:48 PM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
went to the wrecking yard and got the slimmest scissor jack I could find....
store it in the spare tire hollow... My spare is in the rear trunk because I have a large oil cooler in the front trunk. Lots of folks try to find scissor jacks from 944 Turbos...they are light weight aluminum. |
kenschipper |
Jul 14 2007, 07:14 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 186 Joined: 5-May 04 From: San Juan Bautista, CA Member No.: 2,025 Region Association: Northern California |
Look for a 944 jack. Very light weight, all aluminum. The full kit came with a small steel wheel chuck. Has a dimple that protrudes from the top, about 3/4" dia and 3/4" high. Fits in the donuts or suspension mounts at the front.
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orthobiz |
Jul 14 2007, 07:18 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 8-January 07 From: Cadillac, Michigan Member No.: 7,438 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Look for a 944 jack. Very light weight, all aluminum. The full kit came with a small steel wheel chuck. Has a dimple that protrudes from the top, about 3/4" dia and 3/4" high. Fits in the donuts or suspension mounts at the front. Sounds good, wonder if it's available NOS or just from the wrecker/eBay. Paul |
orthobiz |
Jul 14 2007, 07:28 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 8-January 07 From: Cadillac, Michigan Member No.: 7,438 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
OK, I'm convinced. Bidding on eBay right now...
Thanks again everybody. Paul |
Pat Garvey |
Jul 14 2007, 07:45 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
Ummm! I don't get it. What's wrong with the original (in my case, crank) jack? Afraid of the condition of the spurs & boxes? Redo them.
Mine works fine for changing a tire on the side of the road. But, if you hear a slight crunching sound when you jack, lower it quickly (because you WILL damage the rocker cover) - that means the spur and/or the reciver box need to be raplaced. It's nor major surgery. Pat |
orthobiz |
Jul 14 2007, 07:56 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 8-January 07 From: Cadillac, Michigan Member No.: 7,438 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Ummm! I don't get it. Pat I never thought you'd post on this topic! I just don't ever want to use the jack post, I don't even want to hear that the long is crunching OR see that the jack goes up but the car stays down (mine is rust free but I'm still not gonna check). Maybe think of it as "spare tire/spare jack." You know, if I ever show the car, I could always take the jack out...............haven't canceled my eBay bid either. Paul |
Pat Garvey |
Jul 14 2007, 08:11 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
Ummm! I don't get it. Pat I never thought you'd post on this topic! I just don't ever want to use the jack post, I don't even want to hear that the long is crunching OR see that the jack goes up but the car stays down (mine is rust free but I'm still not gonna check). Maybe think of it as "spare tire/spare jack." You know, if I ever show the car, I could always take the jack out...............haven't canceled my eBay bid either. Paul Biz, Just because it crunches, doesn't mean the long is shot. Happens frequently, but usually means the jack reciever is bad (an approx. 4x4 parts mounted to the long). It's an easy fix, IF you need it. Really, no big deal. I never use the jack spurs as a method for lifting m7 914 in the air, because I don't have a lot of trust in the jack. But, on the road...yeah, for changing a tire. I'd NEVER crawl under the car unless the car was on stands. Pat ps - Big Brother is always watching! heh, heh, heh! |
JPB |
Jul 14 2007, 08:29 PM
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The Crimson Rocket smiles in your general direction. Group: Members Posts: 2,927 Joined: 12-November 05 From: Tapmahamock, Va. Member No.: 5,107 |
Shoot, I have a 50 year old jack. Thats Jack from AAA! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)
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Demick |
Jul 14 2007, 08:41 PM
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Ernie made me do it! Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,312 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Pleasanton, CA Member No.: 257 |
I have a hydraulic sissor jack that works very well. Has the advantages of a sissor jack and a hydraulic jack in one. It also has 2 holes in the piston that accept a pin so that it has jackstand like capabilities if absolutely needed. It's a lot like the electric one in the first post, but without the electric assist. Found it at Wal-mart. $30 or so.
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orthobiz |
Jul 14 2007, 08:45 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 8-January 07 From: Cadillac, Michigan Member No.: 7,438 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Hey, I'm 51! I resemble that! Paul |
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