CorvetteForum - Chevrolet Corvette Forum Discussion

C4 General Discussion General C4 Corvette Discussion not covered in Tech

jack point on a c4

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 2, 2011 | 05:55 PM
Share
  #1  
tehcarguy's Avatar
tehcarguy
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 833
Likes: 1
Default jack point on a c4
Where is a good jack point on the front of my 86? Are the two under the gills the only points?
Reply
0
Old Jan 2, 2011 | 06:02 PM
Share
  #2  
c4cruiser's Avatar
c4cruiser
Team Owner
20 Year Member
Veteran: Army
 
Joined: Dec 1999
Posts: 34,873
Likes: 487
From: Lacey WA RVN 68-69
NCM Sinkhole Donor
Default
There is a frame rail just in front of the engine and behind the steering rack but unless you have a really long and low floor jack, it's difficult to get from the front of the car. There is nothing in front of that crossmember that will support the car.

Do you want the entire car off the ground on jack stands? If so, look under the rocker panels about midway between the jacking arrows. On each side of the car there is a small threaded stud that holds the fuel lines on the right side and brake lines on the left. The pinch weld for the bottom frame runs just behind the lip of the rocker panel.

Use a floor hack with a flat saddle and raise the entire car at a point just ahead of these studs. Place jack stands either between the jacking arrows or to the outside of them. The go to the other side of the car and raise that side. Go back and forth to get the car up as high as needed and safely supported.

I can get my 87 about 18" off the ground in 5 minutes including hauling out the 4 jack stands and the floor jack.
Last edited by c4cruiser; Jan 2, 2011 at 06:04 PM.
Reply
0
Old Jan 2, 2011 | 06:04 PM
Share
  #3  
tehcarguy's Avatar
tehcarguy
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 833
Likes: 1
Default
I just need the front up, trying to drain the power steering fluid and none of the containers I have will fit under the car with it on the ground.
Reply
0
Old Jan 2, 2011 | 06:17 PM
Share
  #4  
Chuck Tribolet's Avatar
Chuck Tribolet
Burning Brakes
 
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 1,021
Likes: 7
From: Morgan Hill and Marina California
Default
You can get a floor jack under the frame rail in front of
the engine if you run the front tires up on a couple of
pieces of 2x10 or better 2x12. The local (non-chain)
lumber yard gave me a couple of pieces of scrap for
free (Morgan Hill is still a small town). If you want to
get really fancy, fabricate a double thickness so it's
about three inches thick.


Chuck
Reply
0
Old Jan 2, 2011 | 06:29 PM
Share
  #5  
PLRX's Avatar
PLRX
Team Owner
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 34,988
Likes: 515
From: Riverside County Southern California
Co-winner 2020 C4 of the Year - Modified
2018 Corvette of Year Finalist
2017 C4 of Year
2016 C7 of Year Finalist
St. Jude Donor '09 thru '20
Default
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/j.../SearchGIF.gif

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...t-my-95-a.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...placement.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...cking-lt1.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...nd-stands.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...-question.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...-jack-car.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...p-the-car.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...-lowering.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...-question.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...ing-sleep.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...ack-point.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...ck-stands.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...oesnt-fit.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...-87-vette.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...acking-up.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...the-c-4-a.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...e-jacking.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...e-92-vert.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...ng-points.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...ng-car-up.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...g-up-a-c4.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...the-vette.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...g-an-88-a.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...-up-my-c4.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...-up-my-c4.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...ts-1985-a.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...n-the-air.html

Reply
0
Old Jan 2, 2011 | 06:51 PM
Share
  #6  
CorvetteMike2024's Avatar
CorvetteMike2024
Corvette Enthusiast
Supporting Lifetime Gold
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 6,797
Likes: 2,721
From: So. Cal.
2025 C7 of the Year Finalist- Unmodified
2024 C7 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2023 C7 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
Default
Thank you for this info. Im going to try that.

Mike



Originally Posted by c4cruiser

Do you want the entire car off the ground on jack stands? If so, look under the rocker panels about midway between the jacking arrows. On each side of the car there is a small threaded stud that holds the fuel lines on the right side and brake lines on the left. The pinch weld for the bottom frame runs just behind the lip of the rocker panel.

Use a floor hack with a flat saddle and raise the entire car at a point just ahead of these studs. Place jack stands either between the jacking arrows or to the outside of them. The go to the other side of the car and raise that side. Go back and forth to get the car up as high as needed and safely supported.

I can get my 87 about 18" off the ground in 5 minutes including hauling out the 4 jack stands and the floor jack.

Thanks for using the search function for us PLRX. I will never be confused about jacking up my vette anymore.
Last edited by CorvetteMike2024; Jan 2, 2011 at 07:11 PM.
Reply
0
Old Jan 2, 2011 | 07:01 PM
Share
  #7  
joesgulfstream's Avatar
joesgulfstream
Drifting
 
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 1,884
Likes: 0
Default
Originally Posted by PLRX
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/j.../SearchGIF.gif

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...t-my-95-a.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...placement.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...cking-lt1.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...nd-stands.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...-question.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...-jack-car.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...p-the-car.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...-lowering.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...-question.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...ing-sleep.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...ack-point.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...ck-stands.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...oesnt-fit.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...-87-vette.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...acking-up.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...the-c-4-a.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...e-jacking.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...e-92-vert.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...ng-points.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...ng-car-up.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...g-up-a-c4.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...the-vette.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...g-an-88-a.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...-up-my-c4.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...-up-my-c4.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...ts-1985-a.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...n-the-air.html

You never sease to amaze me Pete ( not sure of my spelling ) but anyway, WOW.
Reply
0
Old Jan 2, 2011 | 07:50 PM
Share
  #8  
PLRX's Avatar
PLRX
Team Owner
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 34,988
Likes: 515
From: Riverside County Southern California
Co-winner 2020 C4 of the Year - Modified
2018 Corvette of Year Finalist
2017 C4 of Year
2016 C7 of Year Finalist
St. Jude Donor '09 thru '20
Default
anything for my C4 brothers
Reply
0
Corvette Stories

The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts

story-0

10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

 Brett Foote
story-2

10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

 Michael S. Palmer
story-3

8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

 Joe Kucinski
story-6

Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-7

Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Jan 2, 2011 | 08:27 PM
Share
  #9  
socalman's Avatar
socalman
Safety Car
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 4,738
Likes: 15
From: OC Calif
St. Jude Donor '10
Default
Originally Posted by PLRX
anything for my C4 brothers
Pete, you're amazing

btw, don't ya just stick the jack under the rocker panel edge in front of the rear tire or in back of the front tire where the 4 little arrows are????
Reply
0
Old Jan 2, 2011 | 08:48 PM
Share
  #10  
PLRX's Avatar
PLRX
Team Owner
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 34,988
Likes: 515
From: Riverside County Southern California
Co-winner 2020 C4 of the Year - Modified
2018 Corvette of Year Finalist
2017 C4 of Year
2016 C7 of Year Finalist
St. Jude Donor '09 thru '20
Default
Originally Posted by socalman
Pete, you're amazing

btw, don't ya just stick the jack under the rocker panel edge in front of the rear tire or in back of the front tire where the 4 little arrows are????
Yes, I realized that back in 1997 with my 92. That was before CF was invented.

I wish Mike would go and pick me up, bring me to 1999 for me to start the very first Jack Point thread in the CF. Then, I would ask savewave to make it a sticky.

Reply
0
Old Jan 2, 2011 | 08:59 PM
Share
  #11  
socalman's Avatar
socalman
Safety Car
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 4,738
Likes: 15
From: OC Calif
St. Jude Donor '10
Default
Originally Posted by PLRX
Yes, I realized that back in 1997 with my 92. That was before CF was invented.

I wish Mike would go and pick me up, bring me to 1999 for me to start the very first Jack Point thread in the CF. Then, I would ask savewave to make it a sticky.

Does Mike own a Delorean with a Flux Capacitor?
Reply
0
Old Jan 2, 2011 | 10:07 PM
Share
  #12  
CorvetteMike2024's Avatar
CorvetteMike2024
Corvette Enthusiast
Supporting Lifetime Gold
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 6,797
Likes: 2,721
From: So. Cal.
2025 C7 of the Year Finalist- Unmodified
2024 C7 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2023 C7 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
Default
Originally Posted by PLRX
Yes, Mike took this picture himself.

Reply
0
Old Jan 2, 2011 | 10:08 PM
Share
  #13  
kenv's Avatar
kenv
Le Mans Master
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Feb 1999
Posts: 6,470
Likes: 2
From: levittown pa. usa Even a bad day with my `Vette, is better than a good day at work
St. Jude Donor '10
Default
Originally Posted by PLRX
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/j.../SearchGIF.gif

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...t-my-95-a.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...placement.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...cking-lt1.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...nd-stands.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...-question.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...-jack-car.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...p-the-car.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...-lowering.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...-question.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...ing-sleep.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...ack-point.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...ck-stands.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...oesnt-fit.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...-87-vette.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...acking-up.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...the-c-4-a.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...e-jacking.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...e-92-vert.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...ng-points.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...ng-car-up.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...g-up-a-c4.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...the-vette.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...g-an-88-a.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...-up-my-c4.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...-up-my-c4.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...ts-1985-a.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...n-the-air.html

Damn Pete, He diden`t have to search. it looks like you found every thread on the subject for him.
Reply
0
Old Jan 2, 2011 | 10:11 PM
Share
  #14  
PLRX's Avatar
PLRX
Team Owner
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 34,988
Likes: 515
From: Riverside County Southern California
Co-winner 2020 C4 of the Year - Modified
2018 Corvette of Year Finalist
2017 C4 of Year
2016 C7 of Year Finalist
St. Jude Donor '09 thru '20
Default
Originally Posted by kenv
Damn Pete, He diden`t have to search. it looks like you found every thread on the subject for him.
You are correct Sir. It must be the Christmas Spirit leftover
Reply
0
Old Jan 3, 2011 | 01:43 AM
Share
  #15  
tehcarguy's Avatar
tehcarguy
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 833
Likes: 1
Default
some of you guys really know how to make someone seem like a dumbass...
Reply
0
Old Jan 3, 2011 | 03:37 AM
Share
  #16  
SQUIRMIN VERMIN 84's Avatar
SQUIRMIN VERMIN 84
Drifting
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,908
Likes: 3
From: Supreme Soviet Peace-Loving Pipple's Kollektive of Seattle Wa
Default
Originally Posted by tehcarguy
some of you guys really know how to make someone seem like a dumbass...
like he said, "here to help"..
Reply
0
Old Jan 3, 2011 | 03:38 AM
Share
  #17  
SQUIRMIN VERMIN 84's Avatar
SQUIRMIN VERMIN 84
Drifting
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,908
Likes: 3
From: Supreme Soviet Peace-Loving Pipple's Kollektive of Seattle Wa
Default
Originally Posted by PLRX
Yes, Mike took this picture himself.

you guys are too much!!
Reply
0

Get notified of new replies

To jack point on a c4

Old Jan 3, 2011 | 01:23 PM
Share
  #18  
prinzSD455's Avatar
prinzSD455
Safety Car
20 Year Member
Community Builder
All Eyes On Me
Photogenic
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 4,295
Likes: 153
From: Antioch Ca
Finalist 2020 C4 of the Year - Unmodified
Default
Thanks guys, I needed the same info for my 86. Rear tire had a flat and so i used a jack (not the stock one that came with the Vette) and put it where the arrows are. When I was finished I noticed I chipped some paint off the rail right passed the second arrow. Oh well, live and learn.
Reply
0
Old Jan 3, 2011 | 03:28 PM
Share
  #19  
usmc_butler's Avatar
usmc_butler
Racer
 
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 356
Likes: 1
From: Tahlequah ok
Default
Originally Posted by PLRX
Yes, Mike took this picture himself.

OH That gets me laughing everytime!!!!
Reply
0
Old Jan 3, 2011 | 11:01 PM
Share
  #20  
tehcarguy's Avatar
tehcarguy
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 833
Likes: 1
Default
I got the power steering pump drained, and found out that the PO had used motor oil in place of power steering fluid...
Reply
0
Tags
Back to Subforum
C4 General Discussion
View Next Unread
Help me choose the right tool for the job...




Click for Advanced Search
Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump
Trending Topics

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 10:31 AM.

story-0
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Corvettes that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 10:34:17


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

A lot of money has changed hands at the online auction house over the years.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-03 10:21:50


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: 10 great gifts Corvette enthusiasts actually want for Father's Day!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Slideshow: These are the quirks, annoyances, and oddly lovable problems that every Corvette owner eventually learns to live with.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 09:31:39


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Slideshow: 10 reasons why the C6 Z06 is still a performance benchmark after 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 17:20:09


VIEW MORE
story-5
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Slideshow: How much horsepower every Corvette engine lost in 1972.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:54:53


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Slideshow: The 10 most explosive Corvettes ever built based on power-to-weight ratio.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 07:23:03


VIEW MORE
story-8
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-9
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE