Floor jack/cross-beam

Done a lot of work lately on rear of TR, and usually requires wheels off. So I do the two-scissor jack shuffle making sure I don't twist the frame and crack window(s). Not much room on the sides so its a real PITA going back/forth raising a little at a time. I have intended to buy a welder and fabricate a lifting device as Mel did here http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/boxers-tr-m/304253-diy-rear-lift-tool-prevent-cracked-windows.html but still have not got around to it.

Shopping at Harbor Freight Tools recently, I found a similar cross-beam that mounts on a floor jack. It's made by Pittsburgh Mfg. and carries PN 60762. The arms telescope out and the pads screw up/down for a multitude of adjustments. I purchased and tried it on my Craftsman 2-ton jack and it would not fit under the back of the TR. The top of the standard Craftsman jack pad, when fully collapsed is ~5". When I went to return it I also looked at low-profile jacks. Pittsburgh has several, I decided to try PN 68050 before I gave up on the cross beam. This jack pad saddle height on this one is 2-5/8".

This setup is sweet. Collapsed it clears the back of the TR valence by ~2". It adjusts to the proper horizontal width to contact both frame rails securely without contacting the exhaust or any other sub-structure. It will not extend wide enough to reach the Ferrari-recommended body lift points, they are waaaay too far forward to reach from the rear. The jack will raise to 23-3/4", plus the height of the cross-beam, ~3-1/2" with pads down, ~5-1/2" with them full up (have not tried). I lifted the back with the pads fully down and raised easily and well high enough to remove the wheels, it will go plenty high. Of course always use jack stands when working underneath. For reference my TR is stock height and currently OEM exhaust. Both the jack and cross-beam have a 2-ton/4K lb. capacity.

I rarely raise the front and I'm very skeptical this will go back far enough to contact the forward frame rails (~31" from front lip of spoiler). The actual jack structure will clear the bottom of the spoiler by 1/4", I'll take a better look when I can roll the car out. If not, for me at least it is worth the cost to be able to quickly/simply/effortlessly jack the rear.

I always buy Harbor Freight tools with the knowledge they are not world-class but I am definitely first-impressed with the design/fit/finish/construction of both of these items and recommend them. The jack was $142.99 (Low Profile Floor Jack - 2 Ton, Rapid Pump® Jack) and the cross-beam $39.99 (Floor Jack Cross Beam). Harbor Freight regularly has 10/20% coupons (or more) so you should be able to pick these up pretty cheap. Happy lifting!!!
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Mixed comments on this forum, some posts say windscreen others (majority) the rear window--due to frame flex, and no real consensus on rear or front corners either. Many have said they don't worry about it and just jack but I don't want to risk it, OEM windows are already pretty extinct and top $$. I do carry the two scissors jacks in the boot in case I need to change to the spare while on the road but honestly if you just need enough clearance to change a tire it's probably OK jacking one corner...slowly and as little as possible. Regardless, you won't regret this setup.

 

Awesome, you guys will love this setup.

 

You indicate you are in the USA, so any Harbor Freight retail store (in many cities across US), or Harbor Freight Tools ? Quality Tools at Discount Prices Since 1977

It doesn't appear that you can purchase direct from Pittsburgh Manufacturing.