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Hi All,
My '69 Coupe came "sans Jack", that is, with an empty jack storage compartment (with the exception of some loose nuts and bolts, a wheel bearing, the alarm system relay, and a good layer of mystery goop at the bottom).
I've since bought and installed a replacement bin, which is where I keep a small fire extinguisher, but still leaves me without a jack and tools.
Since the car also came without a spare tire/wheel, the road jack rig really isn't missed yet.
But hoping to start the spring out right, and upgrade 2 of the existing tires, buy a 5th rim, and mount one of the old tires on it to use as a spare.
What recommendations are there for replacement jack set-ups?
I see that OEM, dated jacks are pushing $400, which is not a place where I want to put that much cash.
Reproduction scissor jacks are upwards of $150, but also seem to come with a warning, that they are mainly for show only (at least the Corvette Central offering).
I was thinking of searching for a small hydraulic bottle jack that would fit in the compartment, then invest in repro lug tool and hold-down spring.
Has anyone come up with a good aftermarket set-up for this?
Thinking ahead to some nice summer-time weekend road trips, and I sure would feel better knowing I could do a little road-side emergency management.
Thanks!
Thanks Revi,
I have just search with the "1969 Corvette Jack" title.
I would think that a generic scissor jack could work, but I'd be concerned about:
- Fit in the compartment
- Proper amount of lift (and ground clearance when flat)
- Proper frame interface plate
Not sure if any of those are legitimate concerns, but............
You can pick up a later C3 jack fairly reasonably and it will fit the compartment and work as it should. I would think in the $100 range.
Sold a few months back...... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-Cor...BYMhXy&vxp=mtr
I had the same question about the 'reproduction' jack for my '58 working because it was contradictory on the Corvette Central site. It said "The strength of these jacks is limited by size and original design. They are intended for display purposes only."
I called to talk to them and I got to one of the parts experts. He said it worked as designed and intended ... to change spare tires.
I ordered one and I'll immediately test it to jack up a corner for wheel clearance (they're back-ordered until early March).
The "repo" jacks are not as strong and are meant for show. Go on ebay and look for an army surplus scissors jack. I got one for under $50 that has a 2 ton capacity and fits in the compartment.
Hi All,
My '69 Coupe came "sans Jack", that is, with an empty jack storage compartment (with the exception of some loose nuts and bolts, a wheel bearing, the alarm system relay, and a good layer of mystery goop at the bottom).
I've since bought and installed a replacement bin, which is where I keep a small fire extinguisher, but still leaves me without a jack and tools.
Since the car also came without a spare tire/wheel, the road jack rig really isn't missed yet.
But hoping to start the spring out right, and upgrade 2 of the existing tires, buy a 5th rim, and mount one of the old tires on it to use as a spare.
What recommendations are there for replacement jack set-ups?
I see that OEM, dated jacks are pushing $400, which is not a place where I want to put that much cash.
Reproduction scissor jacks are upwards of $150, but also seem to come with a warning, that they are mainly for show only (at least the Corvette Central offering).
I was thinking of searching for a small hydraulic bottle jack that would fit in the compartment, then invest in repro lug tool and hold-down spring.
Has anyone come up with a good aftermarket set-up for this?
Thinking ahead to some nice summer-time weekend road trips, and I sure would feel better knowing I could do a little road-side emergency management.
Thanks!
Head over to your local scrap yard and score a jack with foam and handle for 10 bucks. Measure your compartment size and bring a sample lug nut and search. I found a perfect scissor jack and a foldable lug nut wrench for 8 bucks
Bergerboy,
I agree completely with you about the cost of these original jacks. Exactly when did they become so "rare" that they could command $200 and up for a B.S. scissor jack? I think only a fool would pay that much for something so readily available. I don't care about date codes, etc. I just want a jack that will work if I get a flat.
I posted here in the For Sale section, this week and in less than 24 hours one of the members offered me what I needed, jack, lug wrench and hold down spring for $100 including shipping. Now THAT'S what this forum is all about. Sure there are some greedy ones too but if you post, asking for what you need at a reasonable price, there is sure to be a Corvette brother here that has one at a good price for you.
Good Luck,
Greg
Here is a hold down spring from a known good eBay seller.....I bet if you ask he has a later model jack as well....I think he gets around $75 for them.
have you checked at some corvette Junk Yards??/ like Doc's corvettes in Tulsa, or SoCal corvettes in California(supporting vendor here)??????? there is another in St. Louis are, but I had problems with him before, another down in Arkansas. Some of the other guys here have lots of junk parts(so to speak).
I picked up a scissors jack and handle from a 2008 Jeep Patriot, and a pair of wheel chocks from a 1999-2006 GM PU all for $10. Fits the Vette’s jack well perfectly. I also got a collapsible X-wrench from Harbor Freight for $16. I just need to fab some sort of hold-down using the jack well’s two hooks.
Replacement Jack/Tools Suggestions?
