[Darryl]

I'm in the market for a new floor jack and will be purchasing a heavy duty model, most likely a 3 ton version, so I can lift my small SUVs and cargo vans but I'm sure it will get used more by the 968. Any recommendations on brand(s) or neat features anyone has run into? Does anyone use the jack plate adapters to keep from damaging the lower body panel or is a wood block or 2x4 the preferred method? THanks...



- Darryl

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[Cloud9...68]

I'm VERY happy the the jack I bought from these guys: My Webpage



I bought the low profile American Forge & Foundry 200T. However, it's only rated at 2 tons, so it might not meet your needs. Although, I'm not sure if that means it's not rated to lift a vehicle whose total weight is over 2 tons, or if the jack can't lift a > 2 ton object completely off the ground by itself. Struggling with how to express this, but I mean a hypothetical two ton object whose entire weight would be supported by the jack, as opposed to a corner of a > 2 ton vehicle.



Anyway, what I love about this jack is that it is ultra-low, so it can easily fit under the 968, even with the jack plate, which is the answer to your second question. I would highly recommend purchasing the jack plate that Paragon sells. The "nub" on top of the jack plate fits neatly into the opening in the jacking points.



As far as how to best support the car with the jack stands, there is at least one very good thread about this topic, with excellent pictures. I bought my jack stands from Griot's Garage, and they're outstanding. I place 2 x 4's on the saddle of the jack stands, as described in the thread. I modified the 2 x 4's by nailing a strip of wood that is equal in thickness to the depth of the depression of the saddle of the jack stand, and equal in width to the width of the depression, down the center of the 2 x 4. I can post a picture to show you what I mean, if you'd like. Anyway, it's a system that's worked very well for me. Good luck.

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[Darryl]

Thanks Cloud...I don't think I'll be going the jack stand route, but I've seen the threads, as I have access to both an indoor and an outdoor lift. I'm more concerned about changing tires and cleaning the hard to reach places. I'll check out the link. Thanks for the adapter recommendation - I've seen various ones but was looking for one the specifically fit the 968 oval hole at the jacking point(s).



- Darryl

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[flash]

i have the sears aluminum racing jack - works well, even under my lowered car, though i am not sure i could use the insert for the jack points

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[SILVY968]

I have the sears aluminum racing jack also. I can use the insert for the jack points and recomend them. There are too many stories about damage caused by bad jack placement.

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[flash]

i have always planned to get it - not sure why i haven't - definitely going to have to look to see if it will work though - i only have about 1/4" of clearance now

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[Dave]

Another here with the Sears Craftsman Aluminum Jack. I like it so far, have been using it since I got the 968 and discovered the wonder of lower body cladding <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/smile.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />



I haul it to the track and use it liberally in the home garage.

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[barth7]

Bought one off Ebay from KRC Racing. It's good enough. Just using the big rubber plate that comes on racing jacks, but the adaptor would be nice. Some 928 company offers one. Saw it on Ebay, as well.

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[Bob]

In ref. to the Paragon pad it doesn't work on my jack. The pad and the jack have the exact same width, therefore the pad adapter doesn't fit on the jack. No bash on Paragon they are great, my jack just doesn't adapt.



I have a Rousch Racing jack I bought at Sam's, good value.



I am fabricating a pad adapter which basically has a stud on the top and bottom of a steel plate. I post pictures when I clean the weld LOLA

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[Nenehubert]

Another one vouching for the Sears Aluminum Racing jack. I bought the Jack Plate from paragon and that works pretty well for me. I've used it several times with no problems.

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[skiemt]

I upgraded from an old floor steel jack to the Sears Craftsman aluminum jack when I bought my 968 and love it. It is lighter (I take it to the track and the steel one was just too much) and it works well with the jack pad that the previous owner gave me when I bought my 968.

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[flash]

i am thinking i am going to snag a second one

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[barth7]

I will go ahead and reccommend these, as they are related to the topic:

http://www.ultimategarage.com/shop/part.ph...4cdeba53fdb579c

Steve that owns the place frequents some Porsche boards and is a great guy. The jack stands are fantastic.

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[biotechee]

+1 for the Esco stands and Steve. I got in on the last group buy. The stands are substantial to say the least and I will feel more comfortable with my car on these than I ever was with the car on "typical" jack stands. Haven't used them yet, but the benefits / advantages are clear.

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[xrad]

Low profile aluminum jack fits nicely...

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[flash]

griot's sell jackstands like those too - i do like the round pads at the feet - i'm even ok with the fact that there are only 3 of them - i'm on the fence about the big rubber disk, as i can see applications where that would be good, and ones where it wouldn't - what i don't like is the post - those things look pretty flimsy in the picture

i'm really nervous about jackstands, as i have had a couple of real near misses, regardless of the precautions i took - that's why i have 6, and still use a jack

if somebody has these, can they tell me what the post diameter is, and what the clearance is between it and the stand?

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[biotechee]

Bob-

I'll be at Pete's somewhere around 1pm EST today- I'll bring one of the ESCO stands with me if you want to call there, and I can take some measurements for you.

Jim

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[flash]

sweet! thanks - yeah - the pics just make that post look pretty skinny - i know i'm probably just being nervous, but i've had stands fail on me, and as a result, a car fall on me

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[barth7]

The ESCOs are more beefy than all but the most brutish of stands I have seen. The pad is for not damaging your undercoating.

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[flash]

cool - i'm all about good tools - the thing that wigs me out is side to side flex in a stand - i've had some of those that just didn't make me warm and fuzzy about being under the car

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