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Where to put jack stands on Model S?
- Thread starter SteveW25561
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The problem is that the platform on the jack is wider than the raised circle in the Jackpoint, so it's not possible to get a proper mating between the two without an adapter. The pictures show as close as I could get it to matching. I was surprised because the jack I have looks to have a standard size platform.
I could have ordered the jack from Jackpoint, but $1200 seems a bit much.
kevincwelch
Active Member
I have the powerzone 3 ton jack. Works like a charm. It also has a rubber saddle. Fits nearly perfectly with easy positioning.
I just cut out some wood blocks (forma pressure treated 2 by 10 I had sitting around) the size of the jacks pads, then put that on top of my floor jack pad. Works like a charm!
I got a set of JackPoint stands and they are nice, but with my current jack (3.5" lowered pad height) the standard JackPoint pad won't allow the floor jack to roll under my Model S P85D with spring suspension. I was able to mill the aluminum JackPoint pad down so it does fit while still providing enough e clearance for the battery when lifting.
I just cut out of pressure treated wood several pieces the same size as the jack pad. I put them on top of the hydraulic floor jack pad, and it has worked great the dozen or so times I have used it (VIN P02281). Inexpensive, sure-fire solution.
FlatSix911
Porsche 918 Hybrid
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kevincwelch
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MrJones390
Space Boat
I figured out how to get model S on jack stands. Anyone want to take a guess how I did it? Took some thinking outside of the box...
FlatSix911
Porsche 918 Hybrid
Well done on the yellow calipers!
Was the frame stiff enough to raise the front right and place a jack stand under the rear right?
Was the frame stiff enough to raise the front right and place a jack stand under the rear right?
MrJones390
Space Boat
Thanks... and yes! Jack up the front high enough to get a jack stand under the rear. Use only jack points!
Aside: Anyone planning on DIY caliper painting should know a little trick: Use tin foil for hard to mask areas.
playoutside
Member
Can you post a picture of where you placed the jack at the front? I'm planning on painter my calipers as soon as my S arrives in Seattle. I've done it on Porsches before and there's a great central spot near the engine to use as a Jack point.
MrJones390
Space Boat
I placed the jack in the jack points. Here is a picture.
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playoutside
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Were you able to get it on four jack stands?
I can imagine getting it on 2 or even 3 stands. But where do you place the jack to get it on the fourth traditional stand without using something like the JackPoint JackStands?
I can imagine getting it on 2 or even 3 stands. But where do you place the jack to get it on the fourth traditional stand without using something like the JackPoint JackStands?
MrJones390
Space Boat
I have been following this discussion. This seems like an interesting product that could work for the S...
FlatSix911
Porsche 918 Hybrid
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