Jacking points
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Jacking points
I am new to the corvette thing but what is the best way to lift front or rear to change tires etc.I would be using a hydraulic jack,I see places on side that say jack points but isnt this for jack from car.Do you need any protection from jack surface to frame surface. I seen other threads from c-5 s that need rubber like hockey puck? Any help would be appreciated.
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I am new to the corvette thing but what is the best way to lift front or rear to change tires etc.I would be using a hydraulic jack,I see places on side that say jack points but isnt this for jack from car.Do you need any protection from jack surface to frame surface. I seen other threads from c-5 s that need rubber like hockey puck? Any help would be appreciated.
You see 'jack points' embossed on the plastic strip. In back of that strip is the frame. You should get down there and take a look at the configuration of the frame. IMO, anywhere on the frame is safe to jack the car.
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I am new to the corvette thing but what is the best way to lift front or rear to change tires etc.I would be using a hydraulic jack,I see places on side that say jack points but isnt this for jack from car.Do you need any protection from jack surface to frame surface. I seen other threads from c-5 s that need rubber like hockey puck? Any help would be appreciated.
Make sure that the car is on a level surface and loosen up the lug nuts before you jack the car up in the air.
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jacking the car
If you get on your hands and knees and look under the car behind the front wheels, and in front of the rear wheels, you will see curved edges of steel that is welded to make up part of the frame.
I usually jack the car there on each side to change or rotate tires, change oil, etc.
I usually jack the car there on each side to change or rotate tires, change oil, etc.
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I am new to the corvette thing but what is the best way to lift front or rear to change tires etc.I would be using a hydraulic jack,I see places on side that say jack points but isnt this for jack from car.Do you need any protection from jack surface to frame surface. I seen other threads from c-5 s that need rubber like hockey puck? Any help would be appreciated.
