Mike500
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Thank YOU. Please post you photos, and make any suggestions on how the design can be improved so others may be helped.Thanks, will do!
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Thank YOU. Please post you photos, and make any suggestions on how the design can be improved so others may be helped.Thanks, will do!
Mike, can you point us at an inexpensive scissors jack that will work well with your socket adapter ? A lot of the ones I'm seeing have a slot at the top instead of a hole.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"
Look for a scissors jack with a separate swivel slotted attachment like this one. To help others, I have ordered one and will be modifying it with the adaptor for the benefit of other Tesla owners, so they can see how it is done. Pictures will be forthcoming.Mike, can you point us at an inexpensive scissors jack that will work well with your socket adapter ? A lot of the ones I'm seeing have a slot at the top instead of a hole.
Looks like maybe you could take this one and simply drill a hole in the top (assuming there's enough clearance for the stud in Mike's adapter) ...
The curb weight of the Tesla Model 3 is 3,862 to 4,048 lbs, and the Model Y is 3,920 to 4,416 lbs. AS I understand it, you want the jack to be rated 3/4 of the car's weight or more. For the Tesla Model Y, 3/4 of the weight is for 3312 lbs, so it is a little low. With that jack rated for 1.5 tons, it's a little low for the Model Y, but the Model 3 looks good. I'd much prefer a low-clearance 2 ton jack with appropriate reach.Got the exact jack you mentioned on Amazon, today.
It is ideal for the adapter and fitting it to the jack couldn't be easier. I marked the center of the top iike this.
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I drilled the hole out to 5/16 inch like this.
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It inserted and fitted perfectly.
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The jack with it's extended base is very stable and raises high enough on the front socket to lift not only the front wheel of the ground, but also the rear wheel. Basically, the assembly could be used to rotate tires from the front to back and vise versa.
The Torin jack is actually better made and stronger than some rated at 2 tons and supplied by some OEM's with medium cross over SUV's.
Thank you, Rusty, for your suggestion and your help in improving the application of the adapter.
The curb weight of the Tesla Model 3 is 3,862 to 4,048 lbs, and the Model Y is 3,920 to 4,416 lbs. AS I understand it, you want the jack to be rated 3/4 of the car's weight or more. For the Tesla Model Y, 3/4 of the weight is for 3312 lbs, so it is a little low. With that jack rated for 1.5 tons, it's a little low for the Model Y, but the Model 3 looks good. I'd much prefer a low-clearance 2 ton jack with appropriate reach.
Thanks for the feedback. I'm gonna get one now. Got your adapter recently too, and it looks great.Got the exact jack you mentioned on Amazon, today.
It is ideal for the adapter and fitting it to the jack couldn't be easier. I marked the center of the top iike this.
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Thank you, Rusty, for your suggestion and your help in improving the application of the adapter.
Since I don't have Ryobi stuff, that's gonna be real expensive (unless Dewalt batteries will work). Rather find one that plugs into the car's 12v.My favorite inflater is the Ryobi 18 volt one available at the Direct Tools Outlet. The price is a lot better than Home Depot.
This picture shows the battery and charger. You can get that separately, if you don't already own the Ryobi 18 volt tools.
Why not one that plugs into car's 12v system ?This one might be a good option ...
I'm going to buy such jack. The minimal height is ~100mm, so will it fit under M3 with a flat tire?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.
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...h-premium.de
I'm going to buy such jack. The minimal height is ~100mm, so will it fit under M3 with a flat tire?
Over the years, I've had and used many of the plug in's. I've had to unwind and plug in the cord and drag the it around to each tire at the four corners of the car..Why not one that plugs into car's 12v system ?
I consider using either the jacking socket or placing it under the lower control armYou need a post that fits into the car's jacking socket.
That might work on the rear control arm, since there is about a little more than 100 mm of clearance to the ground at the shock mount. As I recall, I could just about get the saddle of a low profile racing floor jack under the front control arm as shown in this photo.I consider using either the jacking socket or placing it under the lower control arm