Recommendation for a low profile trolley jack?

[T1berious]

Hello!

Are they're any here that do their own spannering on their Cayman? I had to get a wheel off as I had pot hole gifted flat (Grrrr!) but really didn't get a feeling of confidence that the "cheap" jack I got was entirety up to the job. Lets just say I couldn't get the axle stand in place quick enough.

Any recommendations for a half decent jack?

Preferably one that lowers via the bar rather than a valve turn....

Cheers

T1b

[Twinfan]

You need a low profile jack, and I use the Wolf Black in this link:

https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/product-group-tests/...

They're all valve based, so not quite what you're looking for, but mine works for me.

[Tymb]

I’ve used one of these on my Z4 for a few years with no problems.
The big wheels work quite well on rougher surfaces as well.
There’s enough space available for the BMW jacking pad so I would have thought the Porsche one should fit.

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-ctj2qlp-2-t...

[Twinfan]

Also worth picking up one of these, or something similar, if you haven't already:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274613098634

[T1berious]

Twinfan said:

Also worth picking up one of these, or something similar, if you haven't already:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274613098634

Yup I got some of those but found the ones I got wouldn't stay in place so pretty much had to hold it up while getting the jack in position and raised. Not easy!

Sorry, I didn't make myself clear. I had to raise it with up down lever action (like a normal jack) but then remove the bar and twist the valve to lower it (which seemed a bit cheap, which of course it was)

[Jamie Summers]

I have one of these https://www.sgs-engineering.com/tja15r-light-alumi... Very happy with it.......

[Twinfan]

T1berious said:

Yup I got some of those but found the ones I got wouldn't stay in place so pretty much had to hold it up while getting the jack in position and raised. Not easy!

Sorry, I didn't make myself clear. I had to raise it with up down lever action (like a normal jack) but then remove the bar and twist the valve to lower it (which seemed a bit cheap, which of course it was)

Yeah, the ones I have use a T-shaped piece to hold the bung on the car. They work well.

For the jack, I haven't had a problem with the valve type you describe and I've swapped complete sets of wheels on my drive a few times now.

[200Plus Club]

Costco sell a heavy duty low profile jack which is ideal and quick pump compared to some.

[gsewell]

I prefer a hockey puck as it lifts straight. 8f the one with a porsche peg is used, it will try to move on the jack as you lift.

[scrounger73]

I've a Halfords low profile trolley jack. Works brilliantly. Agree with Twinfan on getting for pucks.

[Crudeoink]

SGS is generally my go to for things like this. I have this one https://www.sgs-engineering.com/tj2-5lp-low-profil... its low enough and long enough to reach every part of the car with ease. The only downside is it's very heavy, about 40kg. That said its reassuringly hefty so I have no worries of it failing while a car is being lifted

[T1berious]

Seen a few videos on the SGS, it looks like a decent bit kit

[PaulD86]

Both the "standard" and low profile Halfords trolley jacks I have leak and don't stay reliably, the low profile one after really not a lot of use. I replaced it with an Arcan one from Costco which was on offer at the time. Feels a much more robust product.

I've lost 2 jacking pucks now by forgetting to remove them from under the Cayman. Thankfully didn't do any damage when they made their bids for freedom. I think I was so happy to finally get the handbrake shoe springs as they should be that I totally forgot all else as I just wanted the job to be over. Lesson learned.

[ChrisW.]

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-ctj1250ac-1...

I went for this one ... the jacking pads turn a low entry jack into a higher entry jack ...

[Twinfan]

ChrisW. said:

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-ctj1250ac-1...

I went for this one ... the jacking pads turn a low entry jack into a higher entry jack ...

Only 1.25 tonnes though, not sure I'd use it on a 1.4 tonne Cayman?

[darreni]

I bought one of these for working on my car:

https://www.primetools.co.uk/product/facom-dl-2lp-...

Much better & easier to use than my old sealey 2500.

The facom is a bargain at the price.

[Discombobulate]

Twinfan said:

Only 1.25 tonnes though, not sure I'd use it on a 1.4 tonne Cayman?

Max capacity should be at least 75% of the weight of your car (according to my jack leaflet).

Unless you are putting the jack in the middle and lifting the whole thing. Not recommended however sturdy the jack

[85Carrera]

I had an SGS trolley jack fail. Wouldn’t buy another.

[Olivera]

85Carrera said:

I had an SGS trolley jack fail. Wouldn’t buy another.

Mine hasn't failed, but is sticky when letting the jack down. TBH a lot of the SGS stuff is cheap Chinese made crap that you often see rebranded to/from other brands.

[Twinfan]

Discombobulate said:

Twinfan said:

Only 1.25 tonnes though, not sure I'd use it on a 1.4 tonne Cayman?

Max capacity should be at least 75% of the weight of your car (according to my jack leaflet).

Unless you are putting the jack in the middle and lifting the whole thing. Not recommended however sturdy the jack

Fair dos, never thought to check the leaflet on mine before commenting!