Quick Jack by Bendpak/Ranger, Jack points that might work with this?

[RODAN]

Has anyone tried one of these yet:

 

http://www.bendpak.com/Shop-Equipment/QuickJack/BL-3500.aspx

 

I purchased the BL-3500 thinking that it would be perfect to lift up my 996 turbo. We can argue about weight margin later. It seems like plenty to lift up that car.

 

The issue becomes the lift point locations on the car. The BL-3500 can only reach out to 46" between its rubber stops.

 

If one was to purchase the BL-5000 it only reaches about 51" maximum. I've measured 54" center to center of the 996 lift points. This seems like it makes this product a no go with 996/986 and 997/987 owners.

 

Does anyone have any advice that would provide good placement for other spots under the car that can be used to hoist it up inside of the 46" limits.

 

Or have I been shortsighted and wasted my time? It all seemed like it would be perfect.

 

Cheers,

Todd

[987_RDC]

I read on garageforum they were going to made a longer span 4,000lb one.

Edited September 19, 2014 by 987_RDC

[Highlander]

Have you received your lift?  Does it work?

I'm really interested to find out.

[James Jones]

I heard last week that they are developing a 4000 lb version that will be compatible with Porsche 911 lifting points and that they are hoping to release it early next year.

[987_RDC]

Can't wait. Sounds like a good solution unless you plan to drop engine all the time.