 Jack stand placement, another question about placement of jack stands |
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| dh_berman |
 Dec 3 2017, 07:12 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 11 Joined: 31-July 17 From: Boston, MA Member No.: 21,305 Region Association: None  |
I've read lots of threads here about jack points but I haven't seen anyone comment on this specifically.
Is there any problem with putting jack stands under the rear trailing arms at their pivot points? |
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| 914 RZ-1 |
Dec 3 2017, 08:53 PM
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Porsche Padawan Group: Members Posts: 682 Joined: 17-December 14 From: Santa Clarita, CA Member No.: 18,230 Region Association: Southern California |
That is a good place for standard jack stands (the ones with the u-shaped tops that are meant for axles). Also put them under the jack donuts, just be careful. I got some jack stands with flat tops, they work better for that location.
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| 914Sixer |
Dec 4 2017, 08:41 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,871 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region 
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PLEASE make sure your jack stands have LOCKING PINS. No locking pins might make a big difference in your health.
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| porschetub |
Dec 4 2017, 02:27 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,697 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
I use the trail arm pivots with thin strips of plywood under the "u" shaped tops,saves marking the paint and my car is very solid on the stands this way.
I only use the jacking points to raise and lower the car,would rather not use these area's for jackstands. Don't try the original jackpoints like I did,I now have to repair one after it broke (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) ,still haven't really worked out to repair it @ this stage.  |
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| Boomingbeetle |
Dec 4 2017, 02:41 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 118 Joined: 1-November 16 From: Orange County Member No.: 20,556 Region Association: Southern California |
Another tip from the shop would be to give the car a good shake once it's on the stands by pushing or pressing the bumper with strong force. If it wobbles or doesn't seem solid, find a better spot to support it before you crawl underneath. Don't want to risk getting squashed if there's a (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon_bump.gif)
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| GeorgeRud |
Dec 4 2017, 03:30 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I like to also leave the extended jack in place (just in case), but always give the car a good shake before crawling underneath.
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| Dave_Darling |
Dec 4 2017, 07:43 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,981 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California
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QUOTE(914Sixer @ Dec 4 2017, 06:41 AM)  PLEASE make sure your jack stands have LOCKING PINS. No locking pins might make a big difference in your health. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) One of the members of this BBS had to have his face rebuilt after his ratchet-type jack stands let go and dropped his 914 on his head. Good thing he was already married! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) (Just messin' with ya, Gint!!) --DD |
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| Elliot Cannon |
Dec 5 2017, 11:54 AM
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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 
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QUOTE(porschetub @ Dec 4 2017, 12:27 PM) I use the trail arm pivots with thin strips of plywood under the "u" shaped tops,saves marking the paint and my car is very solid on the stands this way. I only use the jacking points to raise and lower the car,would rather not use these area's for jackstands. Don't try the original jackpoints like I did,I now have to repair one after it broke (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) ,still haven't really worked out to repair it @ this stage. Those jack points are useless. IMHO Cut them out, fill the hole in your rocker panels and carry a small floor jack to use when you need to change a tire. |
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| burton73 |
Dec 5 2017, 02:04 PM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,508 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(Elliot Cannon @ Dec 5 2017, 09:54 AM) QUOTE(porschetub @ Dec 4 2017, 12:27 PM) I use the trail arm pivots with thin strips of plywood under the "u" shaped tops,saves marking the paint and my car is very solid on the stands this way. I only use the jacking points to raise and lower the car,would rather not use these area's for jackstands. Don't try the original jackpoints like I did,I now have to repair one after it broke (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) ,still haven't really worked out to repair it @ this stage. Those jack points are useless. IMHO Cut them out, fill the hole in your rocker panels and carry a small floor jack to use when you need to change a tire. I use these with the jack pads that slide into them and lift my 76 up with no problem. I have not seen this before. These look rust free and just let go? |
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