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Old Sep 27, 2001 | 11:30 AM
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can you jack under the engine x meber in front? Under the diff or spring attactment point in rear?

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Old Sep 27, 2001 | 11:37 AM
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Default Re: Jacking points on shark? (Racer78)

I do it all the time, you will dent up the front cross member tho.
Do it from the side on the frame rails if you can...
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Old Sep 27, 2001 | 12:02 PM
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Yes you can.
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Old Sep 27, 2001 | 01:19 PM
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At the rear, jack the differential. It's risky jacking from beneath the spring.
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Old Sep 27, 2001 | 01:37 PM
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Mike,

Thanks, i figured it out, can't get to spring anyway exhaust in the way.

After i had the front up, i wenr under middle and jacket on cross member ahead of diff, not much weight with front up on stands at frmae corners, went right up.

Man the diff lube check plug is in a nice place

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Old Sep 27, 2001 | 02:19 PM
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BTW, here is a diagram of jacking points: http://users.erols.com/jerryp58/corvette/jackpts.jpg

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Old Sep 27, 2001 | 03:43 PM
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thanks Terry
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