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I have the Quickjack 3500, same as someone up above.  It fits the once you figure out where to position the two sides to get the right place for balancing the car once raised.  

So it fits the Speedster and I have also used in on a Subaru Outback and Nissan Rogue but found that it was too short for a Porsche 996.  For that you'll need the longer QJ 5000.

@Alan Merklin had a really nice 48" scissors jack that came from an older SOC member who sold his Speedster.  It was a Bend Pack LR-60.  It was slightly higher quality overall than those from Harbor Freight and we all know how much Alan has used it on his builds with no issues.  Here's the SOC write-up for it:

https://www.speedsterowners.co...ges/articles-bendpak

I lifted my Audi Allroad(4700 lbs.), a couple Imprezas, a Suby Legacy, my friend's old Boxster, a sand rail, the back half of my Dodge 1500(1/2" steel plate positioned under the hitch), my Spyder of course, and even my Cayman.

Placement of the vehicles is critical on the longer ones: Audi, Legacy, Cayman and Boxster. The pads/arms have a limited range, but are long enough to reach the jack-points.

The lift has a 6000 pound capacity. It has two hydraulic rams and a heavy-duty safety catch. All the welds look great, and the powder-coat appears to be durable after 3 years. I'm sure the Bend-Pak is slightly better made(I've been to Alan's PA house/shop), but for my intended use I'm really glad I bought the "cheapo" HF lift.

This is based on my real-world experience, not internet chatter or guesses.

Last edited by DannyP
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