The perfect Model 3 emergency jack?

[gilscales]

So, is the below link correct one?

1999-2004 Porsche 911 996 Boxster 986 Spare Tire Emergency Tool Kit Foam 9967221 | eBay

What else would I need with it? I'm thinking of below ones mswlogo referenced?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M1JNZP0/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=A3P56LYOG94570&psc=1 (This is to take the wheels off?)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GYR28VM/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A3HFUC27WX97EL&psc=1 (Not sure what this for but do I need this?)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CCGNDN8/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A1S731XAYKTTWV&psc=1 (and what is this used for? If this is to take the wheels off, shouldn't the first one be enough?)

Lastly, what is this grinding and re-greasing you're speaking of? Can you advise what to grind and re-grease, and possibly post links to a grinder and re-greaser?

After reading the entire thread, I am pretty much set on buying the Porsche jack. However, I just want to be sure I buy all things necessary in order to make it work. Thanks!

The second item is for adapting a ratchet so you will not have to use the handle that comes with the jack, better get an extension as well

TEKTON 47824 1/2-Inch Drive Impact Universal Joint, Cr-V https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NPPCL4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_-7uGDbRVKGXKY


EPAuto 1/2-Inch Drive Impact Socket Extension Bar Set, Cr-V, 3 Pieces https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LXS3AKR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_w9uGDbEPPG423


These two items should complete your set up

The grinding is the oval nub on top of the jack, one can use an angle grinder to easily remove some of the nub so that is is a round shape that mates with the jack holes on the car, see earlier posts here in this thread with pictures to show what I am talking about(post #15 is mine) re greasing the screw drive on the jack is also advised by some here

 

[KenC]

You only need the first two, the Porsche jack and the breaker bar. The third is to use a power drill with the adapter, to make it faster. If you don't have a strong power drill, it's not going to work. The last, seems redundant.

You might think about a torque wrench in order to torque the lugs up to 129ft-lbs.

The Porsche jack has a nipple on it, oval shaped. You need to round it. A simple metal file can round it. And just grease the jack, to make sure it works smoothly. Your local autoparts store has grease that they can point out to you.

 

[joonrhee]

So, just get the first 2 items (jack and wheel wrench)? I don't intend to use a power drill so no need for 3. And no need for 4 as it is redundant.

And on top of first 2, get below torque wrench?

https://www.amazon.com/EPAuto-2-inc...jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

And ad this breaker bar?

https://www.amazon.com/EPAuto-2-Inc...jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

I now know the reasons for jack, wheel wrench, and torque wrench, but what is the breaker bar used for?

Is this metal file ok?

https://www.amazon.com/Needle-HIGHE...S7279HDDZB7&psc=1&qid=1568756083&s=automotive

And is this grease ok?

https://www.amazon.com/Permatex-803...rds=grease&qid=1568756131&s=automotive&sr=1-6

 

[gilscales]

So, just get the first 2 items (jack and wheel wrench)? I don't intend to use a power drill so no need for 3. And no need for 4 as it is redundant.

And on top of first 2, get below torque wrench?

https://www.amazon.com/EPAuto-2-inch-Torque-Wrench-13-6-203-5/dp/B01M1D17AW/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=37IXQDINFFVX1&keywords=torque+wrench&qid=1568755657&s=hi&sprefix=torq,tools,194&sr=1-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyVEZTS1ZUU0FEQTFBJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDk4NjEzM04zVEY2OUpQU1NSNyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwODA1MTk0VUpXSFlZUzVMSUhYJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

And ad this breaker bar?

https://www.amazon.com/EPAuto-2-Inch-Drive-Length-Breaker/dp/B074WHR1SW/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=BZYGE6GSJVQA&keywords=breaker+bar&qid=1568755893&s=hi&sprefix=breaker,tools,225&sr=1-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFWREkzQjlBMTE4NjEmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTAyODg5ODQzTDFHNjQ0VlBWN0k3JmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA0NjQxMTgyQTVDMDZLOEI1NVdRJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

I now know the reasons for jack, wheel wrench, and torque wrench, but what is the breaker bar used for?

Is this metal file ok?

https://www.amazon.com/Needle-HIGHE...S7279HDDZB7&psc=1&qid=1568756083&s=automotive

And is this grease ok?

https://www.amazon.com/Permatex-803...rds=grease&qid=1568756131&s=automotive&sr=1-6

Looks good, the breaker bar is used to give you the leverage to remove lug nuts torqued much high than most at 129 ft lbs, the one you linked works well and it’s the one I have, I have tested it a couple times and it’s all you need, the torque wrench is really only needed if you do not plan to go to a tire store right away although it will give you piece of mind that you did not under or over torque the lug nuts

Let me correct something, the telescopic lug wrench is what I was referring to as a breaker bar as it is similar

You do not need the breaker bar as the telescopic lug wrench will provide all the leverage you need

 

[joonrhee]

Ok, well noted. Thank you!

 

[gilscales]

Ok, well noted. Thank you!

A better file might be

Sheffield 58913 6 Inch Mill Bastard File https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004FDMZG0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_9nwGDbGBW5QB5
Or
Nicholson 06706N Axe File, 8-Inch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006DWT7HG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_qqwGDb05FXX6F
Don’t want you to have to spend all day on it!

 

[joonrhee]

Got it! I just placed an order for the jack first. There was another seller (although not with great ratings) selling the same jack at around $15 cheaper, so just went ahead and bought from him. In October, I'll have about $70 ebay bucks, so planning to order rest of the tools on ebay rather than Amazon. I'll have to spend the ebay bucks anyways so will absorb little higher prices on ebay vs Amazon. Thanks!

 

[joonrhee]

After I jacked up the rear wheel, I decided to put a ⅝" piece of Ipe under the jack to prevent sinking, before I jacked it up all the way.
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Obviously I haven't lifted my car yet, and hope I won't have to.. (unless I plan to do the tire rotations myself / ATM planning to take it to Discount Tire for rotations) But when I do, where would be an ideal spot underneath the car to position the jack (both in front and rear)? mswlogo mentioned that he didn't recommend positioning it under the normal jack pad unless lifting the whole car, so wanted to ask again preferably with a picture so that I can have it saved in my phone. Thanks in advance!

 

[KenC]

Not sure what mswlogo answer you are referring to, but if you round the nub on your Porsche jack, it'll only fit in the jack pad holes. That's kinda the point.

 

[gilscales]

Obviously I haven't lifted my car yet, and hope I won't have to.. (unless I plan to do the tire rotations myself / ATM planning to take it to Discount Tire for rotations) But when I do, where would be an ideal spot underneath the car to position the jack (both in front and rear)? mswlogo mentioned that he didn't recommend positioning it under the normal jack pad unless lifting the whole car, so wanted to ask again preferably with a picture so that I can have it saved in my phone. Thanks in advance!

I will refer you to my post in this thread with 4 pictures showing the jack being used as intended (after the rounding of the nub) and it works perfectly, see post #15 in this thread

 

[joonrhee]

Gotcha! Thank you both very much!

 

[joonrhee]

Ok, so I took delivery of the jack. I now see the oval shaped bulge at the contact point with the car. The oval shaped bulge is much larger than I expected and wanted to ask if I need to completely file down to get rid of it. Is the above mentioned metal file sufficient enough to file down the oval bulge? If yes, how long would it normally take? Does it take much force? Can I possibly still use this jack without grinding out the oval bulge? I do have the jack pads that I bought from ebay. Thanks!

 

[jebinc]

Ok, so I took delivery of the jack. I now see the oval shaped bulge at the contact point with the car. The oval shaped bulge is much larger than I expected and wanted to ask if I need to completely file down to get rid of it. Is the above mentioned metal file sufficient enough to file down the oval bulge? If yes, how long would it normally take? Does it take much force? Can I possibly still use this jack without grinding out the oval bulge? I do have the jack pads that I bought from ebay. Thanks!

Your choices are to grind the bulge flat and use your jack pads as protection from metal to metal contact. Or, file the bulge round to fit in the M3 frame holes; then add a protective nylon or other ring to the jack to protect paint from metal to metal contact.

 

[joonrhee]

Your choices are to grind the bulge flat and use your jack pads as protection from metal to metal contact. Or, file the bulge round to fit in the M3 frame holes; then add a protective nylon or other ring to the jack to protect paint from metal to metal contact.

I see.. Since I already bought the jack pads, I would need to grind the bulge down to flat. If I were to do it manually with this metal file (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004FDMZG0/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1), how long would it take? Is it even easy or recommended to grind such big bulge with it? Can I possibly use my power drill in some way? If yes, what kind of metal file bit may I use? Any recommendations?

 

[jebinc]

I see.. Since I already bought the jack pads, I would need to grind the bulge down to flat. If I were to do it manually with this metal file (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004FDMZG0/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1), how long would it take? Is it even easy or recommended to grind such big bulge with it? Can I possibly use my power drill in some way? If yes, what kind of metal file bit may I use? Any recommendations?

That jack is aluminum, so it wouldn’t take too long to file down or grind off with the jack held secure in something like a bench vise.

 

[joonrhee]

That jack is aluminum, so it wouldn’t take too long to file down or grind off with the jack held secure in something like a bench vise.

So would you still recommend using a manual metal file to grind this down flat, rather than using a power drill? I have the power drill at the moment, but don't have neither manual file nor metal grinder bit (for power drill) yet. Manual file is a much cheaper option but was somewhat afraid it would take so long to grind down all the way flat..

 

[joonrhee]

https://www.amazon.com/Forney-60053...9264515&sprefix=grinding+stone,aps,196&sr=8-3

Can something like this be used?

 

[gilscales]

I like that I left the nub and just rounded it off this way there is no way it can slip, there is no need to cover with plastic or nylon as the pad is very small and only makes contact with the jack points

 

[joonrhee]

I like that I left the nub and just rounded it off this way there is no way it can slip, there is no need to cover with plastic or nylon as the pad is very small and only makes contact with the jack points

Hmm interesting.. Well noted. Thanks.

 

[jebinc]

Hmm interesting.. Well noted. Thanks.

YMMV. The flat metal machined portion of the Porsche jack, with rounded nub will contact the painted area around the jack point hole - potentially scratching the paint around that hole, leading to rust. There is a reason why all jack pads are either made from all nylon like material, or are metal with nylon-like pads. This is the reason, I believe. Good luck if you choose the other posters, “ nothing needed” suggestion.