jebinc
Well-Known Member
+1 on Harbor Freight Aluminum floor jack. Mine has been working flawlessly for several years now.
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jkoya
NA2 NSX
I can't find the exact one I have. The one I have was made by (labeled by) Rand and it's 6 years old. Says 2 Ton, Single Piston, Aluminum/Steel.
There are many that look almost identical. But most have the dual piston now (like Harbor Freight), which I would like to personally avoid. More places to leak, possibly harder to pump and don't care how fast it is. The closest one is probably the Harbor Freight one for $80.
If I were buying today, I'd like to get an all (mostly) Aluminum one, single piston, super light and the single center wheel (like I have now). I only want the center wheel so I can jack up from the suspension when I want to (so you can lift right up to up to the back of the tire) with the single center wheel (if you take the handles off). But if you don't have that requirement it opens up a lot more choices, maybe even lower profiles that don't break the bank.
Personally, I'd get one of these if I bought today. They seem a little pricey, but all the mostly aluminum ones are. But what bugs me is neither is Amazon Prime. Which I really would like on something like this, in case I don't like it, it's and easy no questions asked free return. I often pay more for Amazon Prime for that insurance.
Both these look pretty nice. Probably out of the same factory in China. Both of these are only 27 lbs !!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZJGXFQG
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0027VFZE6
Lowest I've seen on this "style" jack list's it at 3.25". Mine is closer to 3" but they might be being conservative on the height.It looks like you might be able to remove the cup on a lot of them and gain another 0.5"
They sell spare tires for teslas that fit the performance brakes and the tire is thine so it fits in your trunk without using a lot of space.
#1 Spare Tire Kit Engineered Specifically For Your Model 3 | Modern Spare
webbah
Active Member
Most people just want something that can “get the job done” quickly if they have a flat. Something that can get them to a shop that can do the final proper repair or replacement of the flat tire. Not everyone wants to bring the tire in the cabin and work on installing a plug to the car. Especially those that might have a wife and kids along for the ride on a winter day. So this spare tire is a great option for the general public. Maybe not for you.Specifically Engineered including extra holes for 9 other brand cars
jkoya
NA2 NSX
@mswlogo - Thank you very much for the information in your post and the recommendations. Aluminum would be my first choice because of the weight. I worked for a tire/brakes/battery auto center during college in the 80s and we had a super heavy floor jack that was difficult to maneuver. None of us used it, as it was easier and faster to just put the car on the lift, even for flat repairs. I'll hopefully be able to test out some floor jacks at Harbor Freight and Home Depot next week...
BTW - are you on the Volt forums ? I occasionally see posts on the GM-Volt forums with someone with the same username...
Yes on Volt forums. I banned myself
I put up a critical review of the Volt that some folks couldn’t deal with and I got tired of defending my criticism. I still like the car, and I said that. But if I had it to do it over again I don’t think I’d get the Volt. Primarily because of Chevy dealers can pick and choose prices, what cars they sell, what service plans they sell and what cars they will service, if they feel like supporting the app for service appt. It’s crazy.
I generally try to give back on any forum I participate in. I’m putting the exact same Porsche jack setup in the Volt. But I’d have to fight some idiots if I posted what I did here on that forum.
jkoya
NA2 NSX
Yes on Volt forums. I banned myself
We have a 2016 Volt Premier we got in December of 2015. I sometimes take a look at the GM-Volt forums, but haven't posted since 2016 !! We got it through the Costco auto program.
Thanks again for the advice on both the floor jack and the Porsche jack - much appreciated !!
Check this out. Wonder where they got the idea from.
Tesla 3/S/X 2lb Ultra-Lightweight 2200lb Scissor Car Lift Jack (Porsche 911 OEM) | eBay
Tesla 3/S/X 2lb Ultra-Lightweight 2200lb Scissor Car Lift Jack (Porsche 911 OEM) | eBay
PianoAl
Active Member
This is the jack that I've had (and used several times) with our Nissan Leaf:
https://www.amazon.com/Dr-Roc-Premium-RustProof-Lifting-Scissor/dp/B018E6MCJ8
Will it work for putting on the spare after a flat?
(I have a jack pad and my spare arrives in the mail tomorrow.)
https://www.amazon.com/Dr-Roc-Premium-RustProof-Lifting-Scissor/dp/B018E6MCJ8
Will it work for putting on the spare after a flat?
(I have a jack pad and my spare arrives in the mail tomorrow.)
jrweiss98020
Tessa's Tesla
It's only a 1 Ton jack, and one side of the car is 2100+ lb. Granted, you may not lift the entire side while changing a tire, but why risk it? Find a 1.5 Ton capacity, minimum:
https://www.amazon.com/LEAD-BRAND-Scissor-Capacity-Strength/dp/B07CZGTXYH
https://www.amazon.com/CPROSP-Scissor-Capacity-Trolley-Ratchet/dp/B07M7YN1H3
https://www.amazon.com/Torin-Steel-Scissor-Jack-Capacity/dp/B004PX8BC2
https://www.amazon.com/Fasmov-Scissor-Jack-1-5-Ton-Black/dp/B01MUODRKY
https://www.amazon.com/LEAD-BRAND-Scissor-Capacity-Strength/dp/B07CZGTXYH
https://www.amazon.com/CPROSP-Scissor-Capacity-Trolley-Ratchet/dp/B07M7YN1H3
https://www.amazon.com/Torin-Steel-Scissor-Jack-Capacity/dp/B004PX8BC2
https://www.amazon.com/Fasmov-Scissor-Jack-1-5-Ton-Black/dp/B01MUODRKY
PianoAl
Active Member
Right. I tried it in the garage, and jacked the right front up just high enough to slip a piece of paper under the tire. It did the job, but it wasn't pretty.
Watts_Up
Well-Known Member
I would recommend the 2 Tons Scissor Jack, however you need to remove the top attach and replaced it with a Hockey Puck.
I ordered previously the Torin Big Red Steel Scissor Jack, but I found the crank to be unpractical.
Also I would recommend to carry a 10" x 10" piece of plywood, in case you are parked on the muddy side of the road when replacing a wheel.
Also I would strongly recommend to use an other jack on the front, and to leave the car front the front so the rear will be a little bit lifted,
making easier to insert a jack on the rear, especially if you have a model 3 Performance, which is lowered.
And also to design a Hockey Puck to help center the jack just under the lifting area hole.
jkoya
NA2 NSX
This is excellent advice !! I hit a pot hole, bent a wheel and blew a sidewall with my VW R32 in Northern CA. It had been raining off and on for about 2 days. Pulled off onto an open area that was covered by gravel, but didn't think about the mud underneath. The jack slowly sank, but luckily, I was able to slowly drive off the jack. Lesson learned !! I also now carry a small hand shovel with me....
PianoAl
Active Member
Yes, I think I'll get that, thanks.
Is there anyone here who has used this exact jack?
I'm not loving all these additional purchases for things I may never use, but it will make driving in remote areas more peaceful.
This thread is mostly about the OEM Aluminum Porsche Jack, any one who has bought one knows what a nice jack it is. I would never buy one of the Amazon Chinese steel jacks (again
), I bought several and returned them.Just about any OEM Jack is way better made than those $30 jacks. But the steel OEM ones are very heavy. That's how I arrived at the Aluminum Porsche jack.
Also I use a PVC Board instead of wood. It won't soak up water if you have to put in mud. I don't want my trunk smelling like my cellar.
TydalForce
Member
How easy/hard is that to do? It's not clear from the listing if that's just a matter of taking a wrench to it, or getting more complicated (destructive).
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