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Old Mar 25, 2009 | 12:10 AM
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hi all. looking to lift rear clip with engine hoist. what straps did you guys use? wher did u get them. thanks
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Here's a couple of posts I saved that may help you.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...ting-rack.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...with-pics.html
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I used the straps sold in the catalogs, I used an engine hoist but had to tie some knots in the straps to shorten them for the hoist to work. When I was done I sold the straps to another member. You might want to post to see if someone else is done with theirs and save a few $.
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if you want to lift the rear clip, just get another guy, one on each side and lift...
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thanks for the reply everyone. we were lifting it by hand but i need to do it a few more times and its hard to get a couple people here. will get lifting straps when i go to corvette america friday
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