Boxster Jacking and support sequence for safety

[mcmike27]

I am going to DIY the brake calipers with the G2 paint kit. I have ordered the kit and I am inquiring about the proper jacking and then floor jack sequencing. I am curious about making sure I do this in the right sequence. I want to ensure I am doing this correctly as this is the 1st time I will have all 4 wheels off the ground so I can do these in 1 shot.

Is it jack left rear then place jack stand then do right rear and jack stand. Followed by the left front then jack stand and finally the right rear and jack stand and then in reverse to lower. You get the idea. I have read that in jacking the rear since the car is so stiff it will raise the back and the front on the same side. I would like to do all 4 not 1 side at a time hence the 4 jack stand method.

Please let me know before I attempt this.

Many thanks!

m2

[galtenbaugh]

I have my car on jack stands all the time, including the 3ft high 12 ton stands I used to replace my engine, and the thing I found to be a life save is a pinch seam jack adapter:

http://www.eastwood.com/floor-jack-adapter...model-cars.html

I place my jack with this adapter on the seam just in front of the rear jack point leaving just enough room to slide the jack stand under the rear jack point without hitting the jack. I then jack the car high enough to slide in the front and rear jack stands. Repeat for other side.

The pinch seam adapter is much better than the cut out 2x4 I was using on the seam and seems safer.

[mcmike27]

George, thank you SO MUCH...perfect... LEFT side up jack stands in then RIGHT side up jack stands in the in reverse to lower. I only want to mix this caliper paint 1 time and do this little project in 1 shot so this HELPS allot.

Thanks again for your input.

m2