914 on Quickjack 7000TLX--Fail! Options

[bkrantz]

I recently got a Quickjack 7000 TLX. I need the long X model to reach the jack points on my other vehicles. But I have failed to lift the 914.

My first attempt had the Quickjacks in the "official" positions, i.e. with the lower base pivots forward. Note this is not what I consider safe for 911s and probably for 914s, since the car center of gravity can end up outside (behind) the end of the lower base.

[bandjoey]

Do not try to flip the lift sideways. As it lifts, the car normally moves forward as it leaves the ground. If lifting sideways, the car drags the wheels sideways against the tires and makes an unsafe lift. ask me now i know!. I use the longs with the pads on the pinch area.

You can use the engine crossbar ok. Pictures look like that's a fit. I think the 7700 is too long however.

[SirAndy]

You can use the engine crossbar ok.

Only if it is the later solid mounts. On early side-shifter cars, that will destroy the outer rubber mounts.

And as mentioned above, those round "donuts" aren't jacking points. Neither of them is supported by anything structural on the backside and you will buckle your floor-pan if you lift there.
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