Jacking 1995 coupe
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From: Crawfordsville Indiana
Jacking 1995 coupe
Just got this baby and I love it. I need to get it on jack stands to change shocks and get the new Firestones mounted. I bought a low profile jack at NAPA. Can I use the front aframe and put the jack stands under the lower control arms in the front? How about the rear? Iam awear of the factory jacking points.
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Good PDF and copied.
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Last edited by Red Dwarf; Feb 22, 2008 at 08:34 PM. Reason: additional info
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2-Jacks R worth a mention...
I recently had the same question, and I copied some of the same links and PDF files for reference (very nicely done, BTW). However, one suggestion in addition to where to jack and place stands was a recommendation to get TWO floor jacks and jack the front and rear at the same time. Not only is it a lot quicker, but it reduces concern about stressing the frame and cracking something - not that it has been an issue...yet.
One other thing, a "how to" on the ZR-1 Registry suggested using a hockey puck between the jack lift plate and the car. I've used wood blocks, but they sometimes split and end up putting stress where I don't want it. Anywayz, I went to SAM's Club and got a 3½ ton floor jack for $64 that comes w/ a rubber puck. I have a feeling I'm really gonna appreciate having two jacks, next time the Z "needs a to get high"!
Now...The next best thing would be a lift, doancha know!!! (I'm working on that!)
P.
I recently had the same question, and I copied some of the same links and PDF files for reference (very nicely done, BTW). However, one suggestion in addition to where to jack and place stands was a recommendation to get TWO floor jacks and jack the front and rear at the same time. Not only is it a lot quicker, but it reduces concern about stressing the frame and cracking something - not that it has been an issue...yet.
One other thing, a "how to" on the ZR-1 Registry suggested using a hockey puck between the jack lift plate and the car. I've used wood blocks, but they sometimes split and end up putting stress where I don't want it. Anywayz, I went to SAM's Club and got a 3½ ton floor jack for $64 that comes w/ a rubber puck. I have a feeling I'm really gonna appreciate having two jacks, next time the Z "needs a to get high"!
Now...The next best thing would be a lift, doancha know!!! (I'm working on that!)
P.
