What is the best way to lift my c5 rear end

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10-20-2006, 12:42 PM

fastfb350

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What is the best way to lift my c5 rear end

I know this has been done before, and I know a lift is the best. I searched and couldn't find it and i don't have a lift.

That out of the way, I have a floor jack and jack stands, what are good points or ways to lift it to put my slp loudmouth cat back on????

Thanks in advance

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10-20-2006, 01:17 PM

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I have found wooden jacking pads the best way to go...
follow this link for DIY instructions
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...g&forum_id=103

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10-20-2006, 01:22 PM

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this is how I lift my Vette.

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10-20-2006, 01:27 PM

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Here's what I have been using. I have a Sears floor jack and had an 8x8 inch, 1/4" thick steel plate made that I put on the lift pad. I then place the jack and plate under the center of the rear crossmember and lift. It works great. Just be sure to use some jack stands too. Remember that if you still have the stock pipes on the car, you will need to get it about 30+ inches in the air.