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Advice on 456GT jack and spare

Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by Angel Bello, Esq., Mar 8, 2004.

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  1. Angel Bello, Esq.

    Angel Bello, Esq. Rookie

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    #1 Angel Bello, Esq., Mar 8, 2004
    My 1995 456GT came with no jack, tools or spare.
    Needless to say, I continually find myself fearing the next blow-out, especially with the family on board.
    Need info on where to buy a spare that would fit the 4 corners of the car, plus the lug wrench and exact socket size, plus factory tool kit.
    Would love to buy a professional rolling jack like the ones mechanics use, but the car is too low for the ones I have had access to, plus I don't know the recommended jack-up points for this tipe of jack.
    Thanks in advance.
     
  2. bobafett

    bobafett F1 Veteran

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    #2 bobafett, Mar 8, 2004
  3. Angel Bello, Esq.

    Angel Bello, Esq. Rookie

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    #3 Angel Bello, Esq., Mar 9, 2004
    Dan:

    Thanks a million for your prompt response.

    The trunk on my 456 has a "round basement" underneath the level you first see when you open the trunk, with the diameter of a regular space saver tire.

    I wonder whether there exists such a spare for my particular car, with the appropriate offset to clear both front and rear hubs... just food for thought.

    Regarding the jack, I am placing my order tomorrow for one, obviously in red.

    Happy motoring,

    Angel.
     
  4. jimveres

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    #4 jimveres, Mar 10, 2004
    Ferrari sells a spare tire kit for the 456. There are different part numbers for different countries and different part numbers for the 456GTA.

    The part number for a USA GT is: 163054. Back when I bought one in 2000 the cost was $1,370.88. The kit includes a mini spare tire that fits in the wheel well in the trunk and a jack kit in the usual nice leather case.
     
  5. zan

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    #5 zan, Mar 10, 2004
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  6. Kenny94945

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    #6 Kenny94945, Mar 10, 2004
    Part # 17.....knee pads?
     
  7. f355spider

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    #7 f355spider, Mar 10, 2004
    Actually, they look like some sort of gauntlet or sleeve, but they should just put some gloves with a long gauntlet on them, like those dishwashing gloves... :)
     
  8. Angel Bello, Esq.

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    #8 Angel Bello, Esq., Mar 10, 2004
     
  9. BigTex

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    #9 BigTex, Mar 10, 2004
    They are sleeve covers, so you don't snag on your cufflinks!
     

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