always1961

I know where the jacking points are on my C5, but where is a good place to put the jack stands? I want to install my first to fourth bypass.

Thanks

RadnessWarrior

Front subframe, near the motor mounts.
Rear cradle

always1961

Ok, thanks so much

ArtGle

I cut a section of 2X4 and put it under the front suspension crossmember, this distributes the weight and the jack lift point.
I then place the jack stands where the Hockey Pucks would be.
I have wood 'plates' that I cut and place between the jack stands and the frame.

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always1961

Sounds good... Thanks for the advice.

Corvette_Ed

You're not supposed to use jack stands at the jacking points; I believe it even says so in the owner's manual.

DRAFT1

Anyone have photos of these areas? Thx

CalF

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...ck-stands.html

JBird3

I'm sure you're covered but I asked the same thing recently:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...with-pics.html

kasper-pA-

Great info on lifting the C5's:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...l?forum_id=103

ArtGle

After reading the "MANY" threads about "JACKING & Jack-Points", took her to the alignment guy, who's also a Frame Guy, and had him "MEASURE".... EVERYTHING!!
He questioned my sanity, paid him well "To Spend the TIME" to be thorough.
Everything is exactly where it should be, so no harm done.
Since I lift and lower SLOWLY, and my preference is to use the frame rails (a WIDE FOOTPRINT) for the safety of my own body, I'm going to stay with that method.
I "AM" however, going to look into locating that adjustable metal lift adapter for my floor jack. It's listed as "No Longer Available" at the links people have been providing.
I may just resort to manufacturing my own.

dadaroo

I would NEVER recommend using wood for jacking/supporting a car. Wood can split. NOT a good idea. If you feel like you have to use a wood product, use plywood if you need to use it for a "shim" to spread the load at a support point.

I do use some various size 3/4 inch hard rubber (internally reinforced) pads to spread a jacking load and/or jackstand load to protect the support points.

always1961

Go to bugmanweb.com and click on the Corvette picture and then click Jack on left column. He has some great advise and pictures.

neutron82

I use a block of wood between my jack and the front/rear crossmember to jack it up if I need to lift the whole front or rear at a time... I have the jacking pucks that stay in place if I need to jack up only one wheel... and I also use jack stands under the front and rear crossmembers or on the frame rails where the pucks go if I need to lower the front or rear cradles... just be careful to line them up properly and I don't see any harm being done... it's a solid car not a fragile little toy