Appropriate size Jack Stands?

[husker boxster]

Originally Posted by BoomerRoadie

My question for you guys is, will a 15" minimum height be a problem when used with the Boxster?

Sure, they'll work but it's a matter of how much effort you want to put into it.

You're dealing with compromises. Chances are a jack that will fit under your Box may not have enough lift to clear 15" stands. So you have to lift twice. Or you drive onto some blocks before lifting to give you enough clearance for a larger jack to fit under the car.

My jack requires 5" of clearance and it barely fits under my PASM CSS. My JackPoint jack stands require 12" (probably 13 to get the cap lip to clear the stand) and it takes all the lift of my jack to get it to work. Going another 3-4" would take a lot of lift.

If you don't mind the time and effort of lifting twice, then buy the 15s. Otherwise, spring to a set for ea vehicle and save yourself lots of unnecessary effort down the road. Buy a set for the Box and it will be the best $40 you'll ever spend.

[BoomerRoadie]

husker boxster,

I'm not sure if I totally follow you. It sounds like you are saying that 15" jack stands will require longer amounts of time and extra steps, whereas the 10" 2-ton jack stands will not.

Presumably this is a function of the garage lift and the range it offers. I'm not sure I understand why it will take longer to jack the car up to a 15" height. I mean I get it, it's 5 inches higher, but does that require additional step?

The jack I am going to buy tomorrow is the Daytona one from HF. That has a range from around 3" to a little over 20". Can you not just jack the car up to the 15" minimum height of the 6-ton jack stand?

[husker boxster]

If you jack will cover the 15", then it won't take extra time. Mine does not go that high.

[BoomerRoadie]

Ok. Thank you. Now I follow you. Thanks for getting back to me so quick too!!