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.

[The Double S]

I have the 7000SLX which I had to use sideways for my wife's Honda Civic because I was having issues placing the blocks. Still very tight sideways but worked as needed. That and the pinch weld idea seems like the safest solution.

Below is a picture of my car on the 7000SLX. I bought a set of 5000TLX frames, that I haven't setup yet, which is supposed to have a 3 inch taller lifting capability. I would imagine the frames are longer for that reason and is why they are making contact with your tires.