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Old May 3, 2006 | 03:40 PM
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A couple of people have mentioned an adapter for a floor jack designed to fit a vette. I assume you are referring to a jack that will fit on the side lifting points, and that will (at least for some designs) fit a floor jack. Could anybody point me in the right direction on how to get ahold of one of these?
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Old May 3, 2006 | 03:52 PM
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I think you mean something like this.

http://www.corvettegadgetman.com/products3.html

I have something similar, called "jack-a-vette" that I no longer have use for. I'm pretty sure I know where in the garage it is. You can have it for $30 + shipping. Let me know.
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Seems like alot of weight to put on a differential housing and I've read cautions about jacking like that. I use a regular floor jack at the marked jacking points with no problem, but I'll admit I had to get over the initial fear of damaging the body first. I also added a thick rubber pad to my jack at the contact point and work slowly.
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Old May 3, 2006 | 05:29 PM
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I use a jacking point, a floor jack, and hockey pucks.

If you do a search on this, you'll find that more answers to your question.

Good Luck,
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