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looks like @KenC answered your question.
The ratchet actually has more leverage than the OEM crank he used. The Crank is probably only a 4-6” lever.
I personally don’t like jacking cars from the body. Especially the model 3. Unibody cars do flex. With all the glass roof issues I don’t like putting the body under that twisting stress. The body lift points are ideally designed for a 4 point car lift. I would not even let my inspection guy jack up a corner of the body. I may be overly cautious. I always have jacked up my cars with lower control arm.
BTW I tested my Porsche jack on my Jeep Summit first and its 5000 lbs.
I did give the heights of the jack collapsed and extended height. I was actually surprised by @KenC by how high he did get the Model 3 (on grass) with the Porsche jack.
I keep meaning to add a hunk of PVC board to my emergency kit in case I’m on soft ground.
jebinc
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@mswlogo - My $125 Porsche jack kit arrived today and the first order of business was cleaning and re-greasing (it was nice and new looking, but still) - that's after I filed the knob down to it into the M3 jack plug hole. I used another jack plugs large rubber washer for the top pad of the Porsche jack. I was quite surprised how light the whole kit is. So, I decided to just throw it into the truck's truck now rather than my original plan - which was to pack all of that tire repair stuff only when going on a long road trip. Thanks for the tip!
jkoya
NA2 NSX
Pics of the finished product after filing down the knob ? How long did it take to file ?
jkoya
NA2 NSX
Thanks !! Did you get one of the sets with the foam holder ? There is an ebay seller about 15 miles from me in Rancho Cordova, CA that has about 6 sets for sale. Trying to decide if I need the foam holder or not...
jebinc
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Yes, I got the foam, the crank and jack for $125. The seller was in Rancho Cordova, California, so the same person. Ebay screen name is "specializedgerman". I purchased this one...
1999-2004 Porsche 911 996 Boxster 986 Spare Tire Emergency Tool Kit Foam 9967221 | eBay
Been busy on my latest Echo Auto mod. Details here...
Echo Auto In Model 3
jebinc
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Truck's truck? Not keeping it for Model 3 in it's Trunk?
I re-greased mine too.
I hope it can lift a Model X
jebinc
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Yes, the trunk’s trunk is the storage space beneath the main truck floor. Model X? Thought you were in a 3? Did you decide to spring for a Raven too?Truck's truck? Not keeping it for Model 3 in it's Trunk?
I re-greased mine too.
I hope it can lift a Model X
jebinc
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Yes. I'm selling the 3. Just listed it. Impulse decision. As the 3 was
Whar version/model X are you getting? How long did you have the 3?
I got it last September. Very happy with it. But I sometimes need to tow at our vacation home and can't bring the 3.
It will be a base model X, if all goes as planned and I get what I think I should for Model 3 and my Jeep Summit.
jebinc
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Just got a Porsche kit in the foam insert. What a nice little package, fits in the M3 sub-truck. Will grind the post down next weekend. Thanks all for the tips.
joonrhee
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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!
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!
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