replace spark plugs without jack stands..

[kx9862002]

want to change spark plugs but can't persuade myself to use jack stands...lol

any has done replacement of spark plugs without jack stands?

will ramps be ok for this project?

[Zeke]

You'd need at least ramps and sure, they're OK if you can get the car up om them. Some people use a jack to raise the car and slip the ramps under the tires. You have to raise the car pretty high because of suspension droop.

Others may tell you the having the rear wheels off the car provides more light and room to work.

Boxsters are pretty low, but the position of the rear wheels probably allows backing up ramps. You sure wouldn't be able to drive the front up ramps AFAIK.

[kx9862002]

I am gonna try to do that on ramps...
thx for the reply.

[WhipE350]

I just jacked the car up on one side, took the wheel off reached in and did them...first side was slow cause I always take my time while learning. Put the wheel back on went to the other side and flew through the second 3 in 20 minutes. Jack stands never came out, just a block under the frame that the wishbone connects to near the cam bolt for safety.

[Wayne 962]

Jack stands are your friend, you shouldn't be afraid to use them. Complete article on them here: Pelican Technical Article: Jacking Up and Lifting the Boxster on Jack Stands - 986 / 987

-Wayne

[kx9862002]

Originally Posted by Wayne at Pelican Parts

Jack stands are your friend, you shouldn't be afraid to use them. Complete article on them here: Pelican Technical Article: Jacking Up and Lifting the Boxster on Jack Stands - 986 / 987

-Wayne

I have read almost all of them, but the only one I tended not to read is this one.
I also have this book, I read it over and over again, but never read the jacking one.
I guess it's called phobia in phychology.lol

[Wayne 962]

If you're nervous about jack stands, these are what I use. Not cheap, but effective, very stable and *not* made in China:

Pelican Parts.com - ESCO Flat Top Jack Stands



-Wayne

[BYprodriver]

+1 on these jackstands, I use these to get the car up high enough to remove engine &/or transmission. If your floor is painted these don't crack the epoxy Too.

[Wayne 962]

They are indeed very good on many counts. I don't like jack stands that cost $20 and are made in China. Seems to be those are almost all you can buy these days (except these ones of course).

-Wayne

[Zeke]

They look nice and I like the design. I wonder if they are made locally because I bet I could get a job there welding. I know I can weld better than the weld on the RH leg base.

[Wayne 962]

I'm not sure where they are made, but I just sent an email to AC Hydraulic asking if they manufacture this style as well. I'd rather buy them from Denmark and have them shipped with the jacks we import, than buy these piecemeal from the middle of the country.

-Wayne

[kx9862002]

this looks well made.

[Wayne 962]

Here they are holding up the 959!

-Wayne

[Zeke]

Well, I have to admit I was being a bit snarky. The pic of the other style in the Pelican catalog makes the stand look a lot better.

[cowfly911]

Originally Posted by Wayne at Pelican Parts

If you're nervous about jack stands, these are what I use. Not cheap, but effective, very stable and *not* made in China:

Pelican Parts.com - ESCO Flat Top Jack Stands



-Wayne

Just ordered a set! Thanks for the heads up Wayne.

[Wayne 962]

Originally Posted by cowfly911

Just ordered a set! Thanks for the heads up Wayne.

I saw that come through! It made me think that I should probably order another set for me too, as I only have one set here right now.

-Wayne

[cowfly911]

Don't take mine!

Looks like I am going to need them in a bad way....

[Wayne 962]

Originally Posted by cowfly911

Don't take mine!

Looks like I am going to need them in a bad way....

They are already in the mail on their way to you!

-Wayne

[Zeke]

So, is there a jack-top adapter like the thing you can get for the typical floor jack that makes the jack flat on top?

I have 8 stands and am having a hard time thinking I have room for 10 or 12.

[Wayne 962]

Originally Posted by milt

So, is there a jack-top adapter like the thing you can get for the typical floor jack that makes the jack flat on top?

Not that I'm aware of. Sounds like a good opportunity for a product to be made!

-Wayne