Jack Point contact for Bottle Jack

[jerry33]

The revision was to 129 lb-ft. I think the original was 95 or some similar number.

 

[JohnQ]

I like that they're so specific with 129. I just do 130 and call it good :biggrin:

 

[jerry33]

I like that they're so specific with 129. I just do 130 and call it good :biggrin:

That's because the actual value is 175 Nm which converts to 129 lb-ft.

 

[mhead10]

@ribsandbbqbeef - Whichever one of us completes the task first sould report back here.

@ribsandbbqbeef @scaesare What did you guys find out? I am looking into the ideal setup for model 3 winter tire swapping. Thanks!

 

[scaesare]

@ribsandbbqbeef @scaesare What did you guys find out? I am looking into the ideal setup for model 3 winter tire swapping. Thanks!

Bottle jack and floor jack on one side worked fine... thanks for the Zombie Thread reminder!!

 

[mhead10]

Bottle jack and floor jack on one side worked fine... thanks for the Zombie Thread reminder!!

Which specific ones did you decide on? It seems difficult to find a jack that doesn't crap out in a week or two.

 

[scaesare]

Which specific ones did you decide on? It seems difficult to find a jack that doesn't crap out in a week or two.

It was one I've had around forever...not even sure where I got it.

 

[Rod1274]

Thanks, I use a hockey puck with my low profile floor jack at home. Bottle jack is for trips in case I get a flat for a quick change or plug. I called Tesla, said it's OK to use bottle jack in recessed hole. Said it's reinforced steel behind jack point, not aluminum. Said a lot of rangers use bottle jacks in the field. I will find the right bottle jack for my use and report back after I try it out.

I just got 4 bottle jacks, but I am still not sure I can plug straight on the roles. I want to paint the calipers red and did not want to do wheel by wheels. Any recommendations?
Thanks
Rodrigo

 

[aerodyne]

I did some research, decided I could not safely jack up one corner to remove a wheel.

Instead, used two low profile jacks with oak pads between the jack and the cars jack pad.

Best jack ( good reviews, 1 year warranty) I found was AC Delco brand sold at ORielly's Auto. About 30 each and they worked great.