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I like it, but I don't /love/ it.
I'm guessing Ray means that he uses one jack to lift and a second for redundancy backup?
I was of this mindset while looking through eBay. Sadly I just sold a 986 last week with the exact jack you guys are talking about.
Anywho, stumbled upon the Cayenne jack (11-18). It's designed for similar weight to the M3 but with a wacky half scissor design. What could go wrong on the side of the road with this beaut?
Got one shipped for $65 and can be the guinea pig. Also comes with collapsible chocks, so that's cool.
I can report back the weight of the jack and any other info.
Looks like this:
I bought the Heyner Ultralift L Pro for cars up to 2.8 tons or approximately 6200 lbs. This weight rating is sufficient for any tesla model.
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Premium Scissor Jack 2 ton
- Recommended for SUVs and off-road vehicles with a sill height from 310 mm - Suitable for vehicles with a total weight of up to 2.8 t - Sturdy, 360° rotatable rubber support with 4 mm metal core (approx. 35x50x13 mm) - Lifting...
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Lol.. supposed to say how do you move.... move the jack to get the stand under.
Lol.. supposed to say how do you move.... move the jack to get the stand under.
Nice find. I'm a sucker for German tools.
If my half Cayenne doesn't work, I have a line on a 986 kit for $75, but this German one might be the right path.
That said, can someone translate this page?
Edit: Nevermind, wow, my Google lens thing was able to translate it.
Seems like good kit. The local guy said $75 for the Boxster Jack, I can connect someone if folks are looking for one in Maryland.
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I know this is more about Rennstand alternatives than emergency jacks, but check these out. If only they made them for Teslas!
Like a glove....
This ball shaped thing fits perfectly inside the jacking point of my Tesla. In the picture above, the tire is just off the ground.
These things are still $50-75 on Ebay.
Jack says 3395 lbs / 1540 kg is the capacity at 1.18 ft extension. I haven't weighed it, I am sure its heavier than OP's 911 jack. Gonna source a Mustang spare tire and should be good-to-go.
This ball shaped thing fits perfectly inside the jacking point of my Tesla. In the picture above, the tire is just off the ground.
These things are still $50-75 on Ebay.
Jack says 3395 lbs / 1540 kg is the capacity at 1.18 ft extension. I haven't weighed it, I am sure its heavier than OP's 911 jack. Gonna source a Mustang spare tire and should be good-to-go.
As pictured, 9.2 lbs using a bathroom scale. For size, here it is in a 2020 frunk:
That empty space on the top part of the foam was where the pair of folding chocks were supposed to be.
That empty space on the top part of the foam was where the pair of folding chocks were supposed to be.
I took the nub off and added some rubber to the jack
Hi, where did you get your rubber piece? I have the jack now. Look for a strong rubber bit to glue on where the hub was.
Many Thanks!
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it’s like a no slip thing you put on your bumper or running board step. I’m sure Amazon has them or any auto parts store.Setting up a spare kit...I purchased one off ebay. Gonna try this out...German engineered looks interesting. Curious to see if the size of the jack lift support hole is the same size as the Tesla. My main concern is the low clearance.As pictured, 9.2 lbs using a bathroom scale. For size, here it is in a 2020 frunk:
That empty space on the top part of the foam was where the pair of folding chocks were supposed to be.
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To follow up received my Porsche jack worked like a champ. Factored another 2 inches for clearance with a flat..no problem. For those who are wondering about the size of the ball I took measurements. Took 2 readings gettting 24 and change and 25 mm.
This is an excellent option for those who need an emergency jack. The Porsche is rock solid German engineering. I have an extra set (bought 1 for the 3 and another for a Y). If anyone is interested I’m selling for 125.00 plus shipping or local North DFW area. I ordered a cybertruck so I don’t think I’ll need the second jack.
This is an excellent option for those who need an emergency jack. The Porsche is rock solid German engineering. I have an extra set (bought 1 for the 3 and another for a Y). If anyone is interested I’m selling for 125.00 plus shipping or local North DFW area. I ordered a cybertruck so I don’t think I’ll need the second jack.
Unfortunately, my 2023 Model 3 came with a new smaller 20mm jacking socket.
Over the past five years, I have modified many models of scissors jacks made by Toyota, Hyundai and other manufacturers with Tesla jacking adapters.
A couple of years, ago, I acquired older 1999-2006 Audi A6 aluminum jacks that weighed less than three pounds and modified them with custom Delrin and stainless steel adapters. I bought and sold six of them to fellow Tesla owners, but the Audi jacks became harder to get is acceptable condition. Here is aphoto of one of them.
Unable to get more Audi aluminum jacks, I now make a UNIVERSAL TESLA SCISSORS JACK ADAPTER that works with any flat top jack (with the swiveling piece removed by drilling out the rivet and enlarging the hole to 5/16") into a socket hole and retained pushnut.
Using the jack on my Model 3 and electric jack looks like this.
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As I am a new member and do not want to violate the rules, I will not be selling them here, Just go to an e--commerce web site and search for "Secure Jacking SOCKET ADAPTER for scissors jack to TESLA ALL MODEL 3, Y, S and X"
I am a retired engineer and make these at near cost as a Tesla owner and enthusiast.
Thank you for your interest.
The adapter is designed to be universal. I was disappointed to see a widely available mass marketed jack stand adapter that clamps on with nuts and bolts and absolutely cumbersome.
The same adapter fits perfectly on any of the aluminum jack stands such as the popular Torin Big Red ones. They are especially designed to fit the top requiring that the user only drill a 5/16 inch centered 1 inch deep hole. The one shown was an earlier model. The current one is designed to fit even better.
The top of the saddle of a 2 ton Torin jack stand can be easily drilled the same way to accept the adapter perfectly.
The same adapter fits perfectly on any of the aluminum jack stands such as the popular Torin Big Red ones. They are especially designed to fit the top requiring that the user only drill a 5/16 inch centered 1 inch deep hole. The one shown was an earlier model. The current one is designed to fit even better.
The top of the saddle of a 2 ton Torin jack stand can be easily drilled the same way to accept the adapter perfectly.
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