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jack20 |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 413 Joined: 7-November 14 From: Granite Bay, CA Member No.: 18,099 Region Association: Northern California ![]() ![]() |
I'm doing suspension and brake work this winter. After mounting and dismounting the wheels several times I finally figured out something most of you have probably known forever.
I went to ACE and bought two bolts that match the thread of the lug bolts and cut the heads off. I've always been a late bloomer... Next I'll figure out how to post a photo in the correct orientation (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) ![]() |
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V-8 madness ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 748 Joined: 27-December 06 From: Port Orchard, WA Member No.: 7,391 Region Association: Pacific Northwest ![]() |
So, why did you do that? Just to line it up? That's actually a pretty good idea.
Thanks for sharing. |
jack20 |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 413 Joined: 7-November 14 From: Granite Bay, CA Member No.: 18,099 Region Association: Northern California ![]() ![]() |
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Somebody makes knurled studs to do that. but your idea is cheaper, and you could just cut a slot with a hacksaw to make it easier to unthread them if they bind up.
Good idea. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,408 Joined: 17-April 06 From: 'False City', WA Member No.: 5,880 Region Association: None ![]() |
My 91 Audi came with a plastic stud to help mount tires. Now I use it on my VW. Makes mounting a breeze. So she said.
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TMI.... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 8,321 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California ![]() ![]() |
Not to burst anybody's bubble, but they've sold those headless bolt wheel alignment studs since back in the day 60's-70's, & still do at almost any Porsche parts retailer.
Plus - they're gold Cad or zinc plated all around so they won't rust sitting in your tool kit or trunk. So all the usual suspects have them today - unless you just want to cut off your own bolt-heads for some reason. You can get by with just one if you put it at 12-o'clock, which is what most of us do/did. But then, I always just used the old forehead at the top of the tire trick when changing a flat on the road. But why I REALLY wanted to post here, is I see in Jack's gravity defying pic, a really dangerous situation! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Jack - trash those crappy ratchet-type jackstands & get some safe pin-type jackstands, before we read about you being crushed under your car! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) All - those ratchet jackstands are notorious for slipping off the notches & dropping on the unsuspecting owner - including several members on here! Do NOT use them! Cheers! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// |
jack20 |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 413 Joined: 7-November 14 From: Granite Bay, CA Member No.: 18,099 Region Association: Northern California ![]() ![]() |
Tom,
No burst bubbles. As I said, most of you have probably figured this out years ago. Thanks for your concern about the jack stands. What you can't see in the pic are two old style stands under the engine carrier and a floor jack under each doughnut. When I was a kid a neighbor was killed while he was working under his truck... |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 392 Joined: 26-December 14 From: Chichester UK Member No.: 18,255 Region Association: England ![]() |
Porsche make GENUINE ones.....
http://suncoastparts.com/product/99957107430.html Light weight, taper end for easy wheel mounting and hole for double ended screwdriver to use as tommy bar to easily install and remove. They came as standard in a Boxster tool roll. I have bought one and added it to my 914 tools for easy rear wheel mounting. |
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 22,237 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch ![]() |
Works pretty good for a flat tire on any wheel too. Much better than trying to do a change with cars whizzing by along side a freeway juggling everything.
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I drive my car everyday ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 8,335 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 ![]() |
Been doing it for years. I just cut the head off another lug bolt, then slot the end for a screwdriver.
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,218 Joined: 30-August 05 From: South Elgin IL Member No.: 4,707 Region Association: Upper MidWest ![]() |
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The Governor is watching me ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,115 Joined: 10-April 10 From: Philadelphia New York Member No.: 11,595 Region Association: North East States ![]() |
Not to burst anybody's bubble, but they've sold those headless bolt wheel alignment studs since back in the day 60's-70's, & still do at almost any Porsche parts retailer. Plus - they're gold Cad or zinc plated all around so they won't rust sitting in your tool kit or trunk. So all the usual suspects have them today - unless you just want to cut off your own bolt-heads for some reason. You can get by with just one if you put it at 12-o'clock, which is what most of us do/did. But then, I always just used the old forehead at the top of the tire trick when changing a flat on the road. But why I REALLY wanted to post here, is I see in Jack's gravity defying pic, a really dangerous situation! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Jack - trash those crappy ratchet-type jackstands & get some safe pin-type jackstands, before we read about you being crushed under your car! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) All - those ratchet jackstands are notorious for slipping off the notches & dropping on the unsuspecting owner - including several members on here! Do NOT use them! Cheers! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// I disagree with your statements on those jackstands. Yes individuals have gotten hurt improperly using the jack stands. I have four that I use reguraly without fail. Then again I am probably the only one here that gets the jacks load tested and inspected annually. Its not the design of the jack its the operator. I see this posteed on every thread with the ratcheting jack. I wasnt aware that we now have jackstand police ready to jump in when they dont agree with ones choice for jack stands. Of course its not like my care has been on stands since 1976 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) |
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 22,237 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch ![]() |
i ALWAYS leave one of the floor jacks raised to just touching as a safety back up no matter which type of stand i'm using. like a fall arresting harness. you'll never need it until you try to fly and have failed to attach yourself to one. then, if you're lucky, you only have to endure a little pain.
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I have a couple sets of those stands.... one set is taller and more HD. But I also use the pads on top from Harbor Freight. They help increase the metal to metal friction and keep the car from sliding.
I have also read the posts about dangers, and agree that it might be an operator problem. Have there been lawsuits? ![]() |
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 22,237 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch ![]() |
You can also use zip ties around the handles and stand legs help keep them secure if you're really paranoid. Zip ties are cheap. Crushed Mellon? Not so much.
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,747 Joined: 31-May 11 From: Nashville Member No.: 13,139 Region Association: South East States ![]() ![]() |
You can also use zip ties around the handles and stand legs help keep them secure if you're really paranoid. Zip ties are cheap. Crushed Mellon? Not so much. Good idea on the zip ties. I have actually tried to lift one of the handles when there is weight on the stand. It would take a hell-uva hit to move that handle off of the tooth. But if you do not have the teeth fully seated and the handle completely down the handle's tooth could possibly be bumped out of the stand's tooth. So again, to me it seems to be a proper operation issue. I will agree that they are not idiot proof like the ones with pins in 'em. I would say the zip tie would solve that. |
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914 Guru ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Not to burst anybody's bubble, but they've sold those headless bolt wheel alignment studs since back in the day 60's-70's, & still do at almost any Porsche parts retailer. Plus - they're gold Cad or zinc plated all around so they won't rust sitting in your tool kit or trunk. So all the usual suspects have them today - unless you just want to cut off your own bolt-heads for some reason. You can get by with just one if you put it at 12-o'clock, which is what most of us do/did. But then, I always just used the old forehead at the top of the tire trick when changing a flat on the road. But why I REALLY wanted to post here, is I see in Jack's gravity defying pic, a really dangerous situation! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Jack - trash those crappy ratchet-type jackstands & get some safe pin-type jackstands, before we read about you being crushed under your car! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) All - those ratchet jackstands are notorious for slipping off the notches & dropping on the unsuspecting owner - including several members on here! Do NOT use them! Cheers! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// I disagree with your statements on those jackstands. Yes individuals have gotten hurt improperly using the jack stands. I have four that I use reguraly without fail. Then again I am probably the only one here that gets the jacks load tested and inspected annually. Its not the design of the jack its the operator. I see this posteed on every thread with the ratcheting jack. I wasnt aware that we now have jackstand police ready to jump in when they dont agree with ones choice for jack stands. Of course its not like my care has been on stands since 1976 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) There aren't any "jackstand police" waiting to jump in when they don't agree with your choice. Just concerned folks who may know someone who was hurt while using a certain type of jack stand and are concerned for your safety. Take their advice or ignore it. No big deal. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 4,446 Joined: 29-May 03 From: Los Altos, CA Member No.: 750 ![]() |
i ALWAYS leave one of the floor jacks raised to just touching as a safety back up no matter which type of stand i'm using. like a fall arresting harness. you'll never need it until you try to fly and have failed to attach yourself to one. then, if you're lucky, you only have to endure a little pain. Backups are good. I ALWAYS have my floor jack just touching somewhere when I use jack stands. |
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 4,446 Joined: 29-May 03 From: Los Altos, CA Member No.: 750 ![]() |
i ALWAYS leave one of the floor jacks raised to just touching as a safety back up no matter which type of stand i'm using. like a fall arresting harness. you'll never need it until you try to fly and have failed to attach yourself to one. then, if you're lucky, you only have to endure a little pain. Backups are good. I ALWAYS have my floor jack just touching somewhere when I use jack stands. Of course with the D Sport I've made a permanent table for holding the car at the right height. |
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Resident German ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Admin Posts: 42,189 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California ![]() |
I disagree with your statements on those jackstands. Yes individuals have gotten hurt improperly using the jack stands. I have four that I use reguraly without fail. Then again I am probably the only one here that gets the jacks load tested and inspected annually. Its not the design of the jack its the operator. I see this posteed on every thread with the ratcheting jack. I wasnt aware that we now have jackstand police ready to jump in when they dont agree with ones choice for jack stands. Of course its not like my care has been on stands since 1976 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) Actually, the individual on this board who almost lost his life to those jackstands didn't "improperly" use them. If i remember correctly, he accidentally hit the release lever with his leg while he was under the car. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) |
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