Jackstand Idea

[mikeatfhc]

Not sure if this has been discussed before - please excuse if it has. I stumbled across this YT video while surfing and thought this was a pretty cool idea for jacking up cars and working on them in the garage.

Thoughts?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXCvq6DNJi0

[porsche4life]

Great unless you need to remove a wheel.

[Z-man]

I dunno. I'd rather use the lift points on the chassis of the car vs. the wheels. Something about putting a round object on a flat surface and it having a tendency to roll..

I would also add a secondary support like a conventional set of jack stands as a contingency.

I have heard of way too many deaths that have occurred due to home made 'lift' systems. If I'me going to have 2500+ lbs hanging over me, I want to make sure it is the most stable setup going.

-Z

[mikeatfhc]

Good points.

There is a 'pan' area on the top of the jack stand that acts like a depressed area for the tire to sit in and not be able roll out of the depression.

Lift Stand Specifications - Lift Stand Inc

After a further check these are not yet on sale to the public. I think it is a great idea and has some merit.

[pksystems]

Looks similar to this:

EZ CAR LIFT - FREE-STANDING USE-ANYWHERE CAR LIFT! FAST. SAFE. STRONG.EASY.

Alot more work to finally get the car in the air tho.

[porsche4life]

Takes more time than regular, cheaper jack stands. I just don't get it. Why would i jack it partially up to put it on these things when I can just go all the way up and put it on stands and be done...

[aigel]

Pro: Can go much higher with these than the usual extension you get on jack stands.
Cons: Don't plan on any work on suspension, brakes, axles, etc. (Isn't that half the work you usually do on a car!?) These are big and heavy to store.

I could not change oil on the 993 on this. Engine drops also require wheels off car. What else is it good for then?

G

[Brando]

For just getting that kind of clearance, why not one of these?
BL-3500 QuickJack by Ranger Products

Plus you can do suspension/brakes/wheel bearings.

My dad bought one. Loves it. Makes under-car service a pleasure.

[aigel]

Originally Posted by Brando

For just getting that kind of clearance, why not one of these?
BL-3500 QuickJack by Ranger Products

Plus you can do suspension/brakes/wheel bearings.

My dad bought one. Loves it. Makes under-car service a pleasure.

This is nice. Where is the best place to buy this? I think I'll bite!

G

[shadowjack1]

I think its a great idea.

[vash]

i like it!

you only need two. run the fronts up on ramps and do that to the rear?

i usually run my truck fronts on ramps and put the rear axle on jack stands. works great for doing diff and transfer case oil when i need the truck relatively level.

[john70t]

Bump the thing sideways..

[URY914]

I kinda agree with the "what are they good for" posters above. So you can use them to change the oil?

A nice idea but I wouldn't buy a set if I already had jackstands. Sorta like stuff you see made for the guy that has everything but doesn't really use any of them.

[Nickshu]

Originally Posted by pksystems

Looks similar to this:

EZ CAR LIFT - FREE-STANDING USE-ANYWHERE CAR LIFT! FAST. SAFE. STRONG.EASY.

Alot more work to finally get the car in the air tho.

I just got one of these. It's awesome. Never use Jackstands again.

[gtc]

Why not add a ramp to one side so you can just drive up on to them? That looks like a lot of fussing with the floor jack. And I bet they're not cheap.

[mikeatfhc]

Originally Posted by Nickshu

I just got one of these. It's awesome. Never use Jackstands again.

How much are they asking for this? I didn't see a price anywhere.

I want to find something reasonably inexpensive for working on the 911. It is sooo low that being bent over for hours on end just kills my back. I'd like to get it up a bit higher without breaking the bank - and in a reasonable amount of time so I can just put in an hour or two working on it without the set up and tear down taking all day.

I'd love to have a lift but that is not in the cards right now.

Sears used to have something similar to these but they were ridiculously expensive for four.

PowerbuiltŪ 3 Ton All-in-One Jack - Tractor Supply Co.

I really like that EZ Lift.

[rusnak]

Originally Posted by gtc

Why not add a ramp to one side so you can just drive up on to them? That looks like a lot of fussing with the floor jack. And I bet they're not cheap.

They look like they might tip over or scoot along the floor. I just use 6 ton jackstands. A lot faster. And I don't like the way he was putting torsional stress on one side of the car. You can make your windshield leak that way.

[Nickshu]

Originally Posted by mikeatfhc

How much are they asking for this? I didn't see a price anywhere.

I really like that EZ Lift.

It's about $2000 depending on what accessories you want with it. Very well made. The car is very stable even at max height. Probably the best tool I have ever purchased. Can also be used to lift motorcycles, lawn mowers, serve as a work bench w/ plywood on top, or lift things up into the bed of a pickup. I looked around a lot and came back to the EZCarLift b/c it's simple, stable, versatile , and can easily be stored out of the way or just under the car. Honestly after having this thing for a few weeks I don't know how I worked on cars for so many years with jackstands!

Yes they have a drive over accessory, also wheels that allow you to roll the car around the garage when up if needed, and a bunch of other stuff. I just got the basic lift and 4 hockey puck lift pads.

[Dantilla]

I can't use the EZ Car Lift or the Powerbuilt, as they don't have enough weight capacity.

When I get a lift, it must be adequate to lift my full-size pick-up. The truck needs occasional maintenance, too.

Jackstands for now, prolly a professional-grade two-post lift before long.