Babaron

So I don't want to do anything that will risk damage to me or the car, so I'll ask this before I get started.

I have read the How-to that is posted on the Sticky's and found it very helpful. Also read the OM. I'm going to swap wheels and change brake fluid at the same time.

But to nail it down as a best method, do I place the floor jack with reverse-logic puck on the shipping slot, jack it up, then place a jack stand just FORWARD to it to support the car? Or, is it the other way around? Place the floor jack next to the shipping slot, then place the jack stand under the shipping slot with the puck?

Or something else all together?

Thanks for the help.

Ron

CDH76

Not sure I am following you. How would you put a jack stand there before jacking up the car? I think you read this post: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...fications.html

If not place jack stands at green circles after you jack up the car.

Babaron

Ok, so jack it using the shipping slot (red circle) then place jack stand at green circle on same side? I can do that.

CDH76

Correct. Do you have jacking pucks? You will want to purchase some or make some before placing a jack there.

Babaron

Yes, I bought the reverse logic pucks to use while jacking up using the shipping slots. Do I need anything between the jack stand and the green circle?

CDH76

I personally use some 2x4's I cut into small pieces and put them between the jackstand and the body.

Babaron

Great! Thanks!

Are the green circles the same as the "Cradle" lifting points referred to in the OM section 10-4?

meyerweb

That's a good question. The manual seems to imply a single jacking point on the front and rear cross members.

CDH76

For a second there I thought that 2nd picture was pointing at the composite spring! lol do not jack there!

Babaron

Yes, I was also confused and want to make sure I place the jack stand in the safest place.