 Question about emergency jacks, Which type is best? |
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| ellisor3 |
 Aug 21 2011, 05:15 PM
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HPWhore  Group: Members Posts: 811 Joined: 23-October 08 From: Fleming Island, Florida Member No.: 9,683 Region Association: South East States   |
I have a five lug and I am in search of a 5 lug donut spare. I am also going to need an emergency jack in the event of a flat. My car did not come with a jack.
A couple questions: Other than Ebay, does anyone have a source for the donut? Does anyone have any experince with emergency jacks? Is there a better type than another? Would you use a jack plate with it? Thanks in advance. |
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| markb |
Aug 21 2011, 07:06 PM
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914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California 
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To be honest, I'd use my AAA card before I'd jack up on the side of the road. Other than that, an aluminum floor jack for long trips, with a full size spare.
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| Dave_Darling |
Aug 21 2011, 08:51 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 15,051 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California
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The scissor-style jacks found in lots of late-model Japanese cars are pretty good parts. They can be a little tippy, but they're still pretty good. You should be able to find one that will lift the car high enough (use the donuts under the car, most likely) to be able to change a tire.
A floor jack would be better (more stable) but you don't usually find those for $10 at the junkyard. --DD |
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| Drums66 |
Aug 23 2011, 12:21 PM
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914 Rudiments Group: Members Posts: 5,321 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Coronado,Cali Member No.: 151 Region Association: Southwest Region |
.....Some of the Porsches(early) had nice scissor jacks(aluminum)
fine & light weight (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) |
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| gary gartner |
Aug 23 2011, 12:52 PM
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i know more than a newbie---way less than a guru Group: Members Posts: 239 Joined: 16-December 04 From: Valencia, Ca Member No.: 3,294 Region Association: Southern California |
I have had a Japanese small scissor jack for years, stores nicely in front with the spare. Also have some small collapsable wheel chocks, in case of ""less than flat" ground Gary |
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| thelogo |
Aug 23 2011, 02:01 PM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,510 Joined: 6-April 10 Member No.: 11,572 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(ellisor3 @ Aug 21 2011, 04:15 PM)  I have a five lug and I am in search of a 5 lug donut spare. I am also going to need an emergency jack in the event of a flat. My car did not come with a jack. A couple questions: Other than Ebay, does anyone have a source for the donut? Does anyone have any experince with emergency jacks? Is there a better type than another? Would you use a jack plate with it? Thanks in advance. Easy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) Full size spare , steel . I'd get from a member here , And emergency Jack ? duh . Harbor freight . mini floor jack , 20buck , 20 lbs. , will save you priceless hassel . |
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| stugray |
Aug 23 2011, 02:08 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,825 Joined: 17-September 09 From: Longmont, CO Member No.: 10,819 Region Association: None |
5-lug mini spare:
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=140734 Good Jack: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=140733 Stu |
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| rfuerst911sc |
Aug 23 2011, 04:52 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,158 Joined: 4-May 06 From: Dahlonega , Georgia Member No.: 5,980 Region Association: South East States |
Buy a used Porsche 944 jack they are aluminum, built well and not bad in price. They are a scissor type I just recently purchased one.
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| ripper911 |
Aug 23 2011, 06:27 PM
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corde pulsum tangite Group: Members Posts: 2,920 Joined: 25-April 10 From: Powder Springs, GA Member No.: 11,654 Region Association: South East States |
Y'all dont like the factory supplied jack?
I use it! |
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