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.

[mepstein]

In my workshop, i have a two post maxjax. I was able to use the existing concrete floor (4”) and to be sure, I used epoxy anchors. It will only get 914’s and early 912’s so I’m very confident in the lift safety. In our barn/shop, the concrete was thin in spots so it was cut and new high strength mix was poured to a 10” depth with rebar. I could do the math but I’m sure it’s a couple thousand pounds. We can put a heavy car on it and there’s no post deflection at full lift. It’s a commercial unit that needs 12’+ of ceiling space. I did a maxjax in my workshop because I only have 8.5’. My maxjax is the newer model but I got it before the 50% price increase.


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