How To Properly Jack Up a Porsche 911 (COMPLETE 996 997 991 DIY GUIDE)

[@CarFanatic]

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[@deep6thisdeep6this92]

1) back the car onto two ramps. 2) place floor jack under RIGHT REAR jacking point and raise high enough to place a jackstand under the RIGHT FRONT jacking point. (same as suggested in the video) 3) lower floor jack. 4) place floor jack under LEFT REAR jacking point and raise high enough to place a jackstand under the LEFT FRONT jacking point. (same as suggested in the video) 5) lower floor jack. 6) the car is now supported in front by two jackstands at the jacking points and by two ramps under the rear tires. the car is solidly resting on four points on a slight incline from back to front. 7) place floor jack under RIGHT REAR suspension point as noted in video and jack high enough to place a jackstand under the RIGHT REAR jacking point. 8) lower the floor jack. 9) place floor jack under LEFT REAR suspension point as noted in video and jack high enough to place a jackstand under the LEFT REAR jacking point. 10) remove the ramps or leave in place as a safety precaution. 11) lower the floor jack. only one jack is necessary and the car remains solidly on four points at all times. not necessarily better, just a variation on a theme, although there may be some weight distribution benefits doing it this way....or not. :)

[@bullwinkle7542]

I am going to do the same using 10 inch high race ramps 2 pieces leave in place and place Jack stands under front what do you think

[@iBuyGeorgiacom]

Better/safer method: Jack from rear on one side and set stand under front jack point. Place block under rear tire so you don't drop it all the way back to the floor. Move to other side of car and repeat. Now you have both front jack stands in and both rear wheels sitting on blocks 4" or so thick. Now lift from rear of car and set 2 rear stands at once. At no time will the opposite front wheel come up from the ground or stand.

[@O_RaLLY]

I can affirm this is the best way to do it.

[@larrygk1257]

Yes did it this way on my 997. Less laborious and safe. Also I have stacked 2x6's attached to each other with metal plate on top and just high enough to raise car and take wheels off. Solid, wide footprint and reduces cost of expensive jack stands all around.

[@huntercook6605]

This is the perfect explanation of jacking this car. Really nailed the theory and practice. I had mine already up on the front and decided I wanted the rear up as well, and though that was outside the procedure detailed here, you gave me enough understanding of how the car moves and balances that I had no problem and was comfortable with what I was doing the whole time.

[@caroad2008]

This video makes me appreciate my quick jack so much much more.

[@JoeySoCali]

I just got my quickjack for this reason but it does not fit my other car even if I bought the extension. now I'm debating on returning the QJ because how often will I be using the QJ for my 991 only? lmao.

[@jonathanl2748]

Kudos to you for buying the Esco stands. Your average Joe thinks that the usual junk from WallyWorld is ok to trust one’s life to.

[@elwood9535]

Putting my 997 on stands tomorrow!! Awesome video.

[@CarFanatic]

Thanks, how did it go?

[@tpmbe]

Very interesting demonstration and analytics..... I found all this very helpful as it is confusing and can lead to safety issues if done incorrectly...good information on precautions to take ... well done....911 997 ... with the weight distribution and lack of floor jacking points is not the easiest car to jack up as I have found..... stay safe everyone

[@MisfitOff-roadCasterTroy]

Thanks so much for this video. I ordered the same jack stands for this reason. They came in and found an immediate new purpose: my rock crawler sits on them to keep the sticky treps from developing flat spots 😂 When I change my oil I will use this method along with my P-car specific pucks 🤘🏿

[@joeracer302]

If you only had one jack, couldn’t you just put something under the rear wheels when lowering it back down so it doesn’t lean so far back and the front may not lift so high to come off that other corner jackstand?? Also, that fourth jackstand you had at a different height than the rest, so it was leaning. 4:03

[@zryhmer]

I pussied out and just jacked the car up and put ramps under all four wheels. One of the jack points was bent, creating a point that massacred the block of wood. Gonna buy these stands for next time. Thanks for the video and explanation.

[@NBDuke]

Just finished this job on my new to me 911. This is really no different than any spark plug job on any other car except for the tight space. The pivoting ratches and extensions are critical. Get at least one small pivoting ratching. I would add to make sure the 5/8ths pivoting spark plug wrench is magnetic, which makes this much easier. I got one with a built in short extension. Also very helpful is a very small/flat finger ratchet and a T-40 extension. If you've done plugs before don't be intimidated by this work. Fairly painless and save $600-800 above an independent.

[@phish56]

GM! TY for the clarification. This was extremely helpful in working on my 911 exhaust. & I punched the "Like" button!!

[@mikepredmore9759]

I’ve always done the lifting procedure exactly as you’ve done except I’ve used the twist in plastic pucks into the car’s jack points. A month ago, on level concrete, car chocked properly, the rubber pad on my jack, somehow slid off puck, when lifting first right rear point. Huge damage to car as weight crushed area just outside jack point. I like your idea of wood with bolt extending up into jack point. On that first lift, if I’d just slid some wood blocks under rear tire, as it came up, I’d not have this damage, as it would not have much distance to fall. Something I’ll always do in the future.

[@CarFanatic]

Great feedback. Which jack stands were you using?

[@mikepredmore9759]

@@CarFanatic Esco

[@RacnJasn]

Thanks! Timely post. I want to get my rims refurbished this winter and was trying to figure out best way to suspend car for a few weeks as I only have one set of rims.

[@CarFanatic]

Yup this method would be perfect for that. That's when I first had to get my car on Jack stands.

[@robbey300]

Great tips for jacking any car. Seeing this I went to my garage and immediately put my rubbish jacks into the recycling. Any UK watchers have tips for jack makes over here?

[@CarFanatic]

Hi Kevin. You should be able to get ESCO jacks in the UK. If not, email me at [e-mail] and I can send you a pair.

[@a.c.e.7568]

Cool, I did something similar as far as the math goes for determining the C of G of my Porsche so that when it is on my 2-post lift, there are no fore or aft moments on the columns, only unavoidable inward moments. Easy, comes from my flying days for Weight & Balance.

[@olivervaldes4223]

LOVE THIS THANK YOU SO MUCH SUPER HELPFUL EASY TO UNDERSTAND!!!

[@CarFanatic]

Thanks Oliver and hope you're subscribed!

[@512TXSDIY]

Good video. Loved the added fat joe piece :-).

[@CarFanatic]

Thanks! I couldn't resist 😁

[@vintagewoodshop2978]

Thanks I was just starting to look for info on how to do this!

[@CarFanatic]

No problem. Hope you're subscribed!

[@bonne1592]

Great video!

[@CarFanatic]

Thanks!

[@speedcanada1]

Thanks for the tips, I like the spot you used at the back - I've found there's always been a lot of debate on these "alternative" jacking spots on Porsches, and most other cars too!

[@CarFanatic]

Thanks for your support and watching!

[@justinp85]

3:06 and the jack stands tipping over is my fear.. I refuse to put my car on 4 jack stands.

[@bullwinkle7542]

Question I want to back up 911 996 on 10 inch high 2 piece race ramps low pro chock wheels then lift front end while removing the rear piece of ramp to access the rear Jack point to raise front the repeat the other side, do you think that would work better and of course I’ll chock both front tires before lifting I hope 10 inches rear height is not too tall I am large and need it level for oil change tomorrow what do you think?

[@sulevlipp]

Thanks. Good video. Would you recommend to leave your car up if not driving for a longer period of time. Like like winter, for example (6 months, where i live). Or is it better to leave as is on the ground just with some more tire pressure. Thanks.

[@CarFanatic]

You don't want to store your car long term with the wheels off the ground. The suspension isn't designed to stay in the extended position for prolong periods. Hope this helps!

[@a.c.e.7568]

@@CarFanatic When installing any suspension component that has rubber such as control arm bushings, it is done with the vehicle on the ground so that they are not pre-loaded, in other words no twist in the rubber.

[@genepatino9856]

Do the older 911s have any issues or differences in terms of the jack points?

[@beardedgarage]

Nice and clean! With a car like that, you need a lift!

[@GrandHuevotes]

The whole raising the whole car due the chassis being stiff thing is a common misconception. It’s just a matter of suspension travel. I’m not saying your Porsche isn’t stiff, it’s just not the reason the whole car “lifts.” A normal car bending 3-4” would start cracking glass and paint.. you’d know it. Normal cars just have a lot of suspension travel

[@barryclark4358]

Great video. Curious what jobs you’ve had to jack up the car on 4 stands for as opposed to 2, putting it down, then doing the other 2?

[@CarFanatic]

I did it when I had my wheels refinished. Additionally, you would put it on all four for a transmission fluid change, coolant flush, and front differential fluid change. A lot of the fluid changes need to happen with the car level.

[@barryclark4358]

@@CarFanatic thanks!

[@a.c.e.7568]

Also when doing a brake bleed on all four wheels. Depending on the car, there is no room to get a hose and wrench on the bleeder, at least not easily. And if the hose pops off, the last thing I need is brake fluid on the rim or other components where I cannot easily clean it off with the wheels in place.

[@tpmbe]

Good video , be very careful folks

[@kurtkarasch8768]

Sooooooooooooo much easier to just do both fronts and then hit the rear subframe for both back points. Don't need two jacks.

[@CarFanatic]

I've seen that method, but I putting all of the rear weight on a single point makes me nervous. But, I've heard of people doing it without any known issues.

[@kurtkarasch8768]

@@CarFanatic Ive done it over a 100 times. the subframe literally carrys the weight of half the car.

[@DeltaCharlie27]

@@kurtkarasch8768 This makes sense - where exactly have you placed the jack on the rear subframe? In the same location as mentioned on the video?

[@speedcanada1]

Am I correct that the Esco jacks you link to are $107 for a pair, not $107 for 2 pairs? You may want to clean up the wording on the website, it currently says "x2 pair" which really means 2 pairs = 4 stands. ;)

[@CarFanatic]

Thanks for the feedback. Yes, it's for a pair of jack stands.

[@b.erenoglu5484]

I have heard if you lift the car from the front jack point the rear will lift as well. Is it ok to use the front jack points instead of suspension to lift the rear and put a jackstand? I am planning on just lifting the rear to do spark plugs.

[@CarFanatic]

You cannot lift the rear up using the front lift points. Because of the weight in the back, only the front will lift up. So you do have to use the rear suspension sub frame.

[@Your_Digital_ID]

What about making the wheel nuts loose prior to jacking the car? You should mention that.

[@MH-ev3wr]

Uhh, why? Leave the car in gear or use the handbrake to keep the rear wheels from turning while you remove the lugs.

[@billf4425]

Why not? Always safer to loosen the lugs when the vehicle is grounded. @@MH-ev3wr

[@MH-ev3wr]

@@billf4425 whatever floats your boat my guy.

[@blakechesbro3602]

Question, I like the pad on top of the Sunex race jacks, did you make them? dont see any sold like that.. Please inform

[@CarFanatic]

It's a hockey puck amzn.to/3BRimdo

[@colemanmullinax1731]

Any recommendations for which reasonably priced floor jacks to buy. I say reasonably because it appears that two are best.

[@hughhennessy7912]

You may need to define what "reasonably priced" is for you.

[@bullwinkle7542]

Best floor Jack is the Daytona low profile longe reach 3 ton from harbor freight also get a set of longer race ramps

[@Ariztid]

Thumbs up for Joey Crack.

[@K1dPhresh1]

The older I get the more terrified I am every time I jack a car up. At this point, I’d rather invest in QuickJack or something similar. I’m through with jacks and stands.

[@CarFanatic]

I hear you. I don't get under the car much, but I do feel safe with the ESCO Jack stands. I do throw the wheels underneath though just in case.

[@K1dPhresh1]

@@CarFanatic I’ve thought about assembling some stands out of 2 x 4’s to throw under the wheels.

[@CarFanatic]

Cribs essentially? I have seen people make those. They also sell Race Ramp versions. Ultimately, these are all bandaid solutions for not having a 2 post lift. At the end of the day, I think the quickjack is one of the most practical solutions. But, if you know what you're doing, Jack stands are fine as well.

[@K1dPhresh1]

Now that I have my 911, I’m waiting on the Black Friday sale to pick up a quick Jack from Costco or Home Depot for $1K. Probably still going to find something to put underneath as an emergency support.

[@JuanAdam12]

What could possibly go wrong?

[@cedergrenpeter]

You didn't indicate precisely where the jack points are at ...

[@jonn9603]

That is clearly not how you jack the Porsche up on all 4 Jack stand. People do not follow this procedure. Obviously this person is not a mechanic and not properly trained.

[@CarFanatic]

How do you do it then?

[@MrNanah38]

​@@CarFanatic Good question.

[@briannorris6260]

For my 981 I use. www.jackpointjackstands.com/ which I believe are easier and less likely to result in damage. I could not find any approved central point to jack a 981 up.

[@johnhamill8687]

This video made me cringe a bit. I think if you going to be under your car a lot, a Quick Jack or Max Jack is worth it.

[@CarFanatic]

Getting under any vehicle with jack stands definitely comes with risks. However, when the vehicle is supported properly, the risks are greatly mitigated. The point is... don't do it unless you know what you're doing.