19 captured repliesDiscussion pagination complete · Source accounts, not a confirmed diagnosis
THIS DISCUSSION / SOURCE-DERIVED OVERVIEW
Discussion summary
YOUR RESEARCHLiftbars
Leading reported evidence
Replace can we
Suggestion or failed attempt
No successful repair reported for this finding.
0
Reported fixes
0
Unsuccessful attempts
1
Discussions
Read evidence and context
Explicit resolution reports before identified causes, performed actions and suggestions. Within each level, matching component labels precede direct query mentions and inherited thread context; successful versus unsuccessful discussion counts, owner confirmations and independent discussion support determine order. This is not a probability of success.
Discussions that contain suggestions
1
0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.
0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.
Suggestion
I think car is supposed to be level for an oil change, can we use rhino ramps?
Leading evidence: 'Replace can we' (no explicit attributable resolution; this is a reported action or suggestion). Across 1 matching discussions, The most frequently discussed action is 'Replace can we' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.
Source reports, not a diagnosis or a success probability. Counts refer to discussions and can overlap.
Explicit resolution reports before identified causes, performed actions and suggestions. Within each level, matching component labels precede direct query mentions and inherited thread context; successful versus unsuccessful discussion counts, owner confirmations and independent discussion support determine order. This is not a probability of success.
Discussions that contain suggestions
1
0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.
0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.
Suggestion
For oil change only, you can Jack up the right rear to get access to the filter and drain plug.
Explicit resolution reports before identified causes, performed actions and suggestions. Within each level, matching component labels precede direct query mentions and inherited thread context; successful versus unsuccessful discussion counts, owner confirmations and independent discussion support determine order. This is not a probability of success.
Discussions that contain suggestions
1
0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.
0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.
Suggestion
I think car is supposed to be level for an oil change, can we use rhino ramps?
Explicit resolution reports before identified causes, performed actions and suggestions. Within each level, matching component labels precede direct query mentions and inherited thread context; successful versus unsuccessful discussion counts, owner confirmations and independent discussion support determine order. This is not a probability of success.
Discussions that contain suggestions
1
0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.
0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.
Suggestion · Original poster
Personally, I think the liftbars are the better solution as they provide more height options using standard jack stands.
Counts describe captured discussions, not unique people or a diagnosis. Author identities are not reliably stored. Exact duplicate evidence is counted once across matching discussions; one discussion counts at most once per action/state. Multiple repairs reported together remain a combination. Suggestions and failed attempts do not establish a fix. Matches cover whole discussions and can include related faults, model variants and incomplete threads.
19 eligible posts · 0 unverified posts · 1 discussions match the subject in their title or opening post.
Rennlist: 1 discussions
0 evidence records excluded for query context · 0 excluded by outcome qualification · 0 adjusted by outcome qualification.
0 acknowledgements have no verified action link; they do not establish a repair result.
Generation: 20261026T212127Z · outcome-qualification-6. Deterministic extraction; no AI model inference. How we use sources
Just curious if anyone has experience using
Liftbars
with a 996. I'm down to either these, or the
Jackpoints
jack stands. Personally, I think the liftbars are the better solution as they provide more height options using standard jack stands. I'm trying to avoid using the engine case or the rear crossmember as jack points, and I'd rather not spend $2k on a lift. Thanks in advance
I LOVE lift bars. Here is my 996 jacked up on lift bars. I can get the car jacked up in 5 minutes and I am not exaggerating. It really is that quick after you have done it a couple times. Note that you will need a low profile jack. I picked one up from Summit Racing.
Both are good ideas. jamren, how do you get everything lined up before jacking? Does the lift bar sit and balance on the jack so you can line up the pegs with the jacking holes?
The jackpoints make sense, but you only get one height. That's a big limitation.
Unless I really need to go high, I typically jack from the back jack point which can lift the entire car, then put jack stands at the front jacking point and under the rear crossmember.
Thanks for all the input! I was about to pull the trigger on jack points when I came across a thread for liftbars. While I love the concept of jackpoints, I don't think they provide enough clearance for dropping the engine and tranny
That's exactly how I raise mine but I have two jack points for the rear and two regular jack stands up front. I can't believe how quick I have the car up. It takes longer to break the lugs. It's rock solid too.
I don't have any knowledge of the liftbar but wanted to give a Jackpoint call-out for a great product. +1
I bought a set of liftbars last year and to be honest I havn't used them, because if your car is even slightly lowered (mines +/- 20mm lower), forget it.
I bought the liftbars and even with a low profile jack, I can't get it under the liftbar, so you still have to get your car jack out and blocks of wood to get the car high enough.
And the weight of about 10kg each (25lb) its not exactly easy manouvering jack centres & small locating nipples either. I wish I had saved my money!
Perhaps I'm weak & don't like challenges, but its not that hard to jack up the car once or twice a year.....
That's what i was afraid of. I'm considering installing the ROW MO30 suspension kit, which will drop the car approx. 20mm. I'm going to get a set of rhino ramps today for my first DIY oil change, then i'll figure out lifting the car for other maintenance. Thanks for the post btw
For oil change only, you can Jack up the right rear to get access to the filter and drain plug. You can unjack the car to make it level while draining.
You can even get away by driving your right rear wheel on a couple of 2x4 without jacking.
Make sure the oil is at least warm for faster draining.
I went with this one:
Amazon.com: Arcan XL2T Black Low Profile Steel Service Jack - 2 Ton Capacity: Automotive
Amazon.com: Arcan XL2T Black Low Profile Steel Service Jack - 2 Ton Capacity: Automotive
It will reach anywhere under my car (lowered) Quality is decent.
This is a source reference. Confirm exact model applicability in the original material.
