Another jacking question

[Gforrest2]

I don't know about the jacking points but I totally agree with you. No one is going to be as careful as you when removing and reinstalling your rims. Same goes with your oil drain plug and filter. I always dread doing these chores for the first time. The lug nuts, filter and/or drain plug are always over torqued.

When I put my car up on stands, I put the jack just next to the jacking point. I put a small 2x4 with a slot cut in it for the sheet metal between the jack and the bottom of the car.

[Deserion]

This is my method, I take no responsibility for any negative results thereof.

I put the jack on the rear jack point (ahead of the rear wheel) and lift the entire side of the car, putting a jack stand under the front jack point and a stand under the rear crossmember. Repeat for the other side. Car is now supported by four stands and level.

[Paul]

Originally Posted by Deserion

This is my method, I take no responsibility for any negative results thereof.

I put the jack on the rear jack point (ahead of the rear wheel) and lift the entire side of the car, putting a jack stand under the front jack point and a stand under the rear crossmember. Repeat for the other side. Car is now supported by four stands and level.

I've been doing the same since 2001 with no issues.

[Joe B]

Ian c, not much help there. It's the best shop in town; I want to do it myself! Gforrest, thanks for understanding and trying to help, but I was asking specifically about the points from the Pelican Parts 101 Boxster Projects book (and their Technical Articles on the web). Deserion, hmm, that might work, although I'm not quite sure what "rear crossmember" you mean, or where to place the 2X8s.

Anyone else ?

[Ian c]

Originally Posted by Joe B

Ian c, not much help there. It's the best shop in town; I

Well I have no experience of using the factory jack , in fact I don't think I've ever used one , but the theory should work as long as you take your time .

Have you got the "wheel install" tool in your car tool kit ?
I have tried using two at a time when I was changing fronts on my own , and it was a right pain , but maybe if you stood over them an forced the issue the shop would use them .
I also suggest wrapping your 19mm socket in duct tape to avoid scratches to the wheel ( kinda like the opposite to the old fuchs socket) .
Once they know you are concerned and serious , they'll probably just play along .
And call you "that wierd Porsche guy" !!