Jacking-up a C4
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Jacking-up a C4
I just ran a search for a floor-jack adaptor for my '89 C4. The Gadgetman came-up as a source, but the website is apparently down.
Any other options for a floor jack adaptor for the rear-end? Just purchased a low-profile jack from HF, but need some way to get the entire rear of the car raised evenly.
Thanks!!
mb
Any other options for a floor jack adaptor for the rear-end? Just purchased a low-profile jack from HF, but need some way to get the entire rear of the car raised evenly.
Thanks!!
mb
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Fastest way to jack up a C4....
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...-in-swamp.html
Seriously, I know the adapter you're talking about (and I think it was the Gadgetman who made it). Let me see if I can remember what it's called.....
FWIW, if you can get to the pumpkin with a floor jack, use a block of wood. I've jacked on the pumpkin but I don't have the pipes in the rear to deal with. How about a 2x4 with "legs" to stradle any piping?
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...-in-swamp.html
Seriously, I know the adapter you're talking about (and I think it was the Gadgetman who made it). Let me see if I can remember what it's called.....
FWIW, if you can get to the pumpkin with a floor jack, use a block of wood. I've jacked on the pumpkin but I don't have the pipes in the rear to deal with. How about a 2x4 with "legs" to stradle any piping?
Last edited by GREGGPENN; Feb 19, 2012 at 05:00 PM.
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Jack it up like any other car and throw some jack stands under it.
It was high enough in this picture to get the exhaust and rear end out with plenty of room to spare.
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I know I will get beat up for this but: I have jacked the rear of my car many times by placing a 2X4 on the jack and placing it under the exhaust pipes under the pumpkin. I don't have a single mark or dent on the pipes. With that being said , If I had the adapt a jack I would use it.
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I know I will get beat up for this but: I have jacked the rear of my car many times by placing a 2X4 on the jack and placing it under the exhaust pipes under the pumpkin. I don't have a single mark or dent on the pipes. With that being said , If I had the adapt a jack I would use it.
That you tried jacking the rear by the pipes --or--
That they don't crush/collapse under the weight!
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Fastest way to jack up a C4....
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...-in-swamp.html
Seriously, I know the adapter you're talking about (and I think it was the Gadgetman who made it). Let me see if I can remember what it's called.....
FWIW, if you can get to the pumpkin with a floor jack, use a block of wood. I've jacked on the pumpkin but I don't have the pipes in the rear to deal with. How about a 2x4 with "legs" to stradle any piping?
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...-in-swamp.html
Seriously, I know the adapter you're talking about (and I think it was the Gadgetman who made it). Let me see if I can remember what it's called.....
FWIW, if you can get to the pumpkin with a floor jack, use a block of wood. I've jacked on the pumpkin but I don't have the pipes in the rear to deal with. How about a 2x4 with "legs" to stradle any piping?
but could you explain your ide a little more ?
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I picture something like a piece to sit under the pumpkin, two "feet" that drop below the pipes, and another piece to connect those legs?
If not, maybe you can use a 5-6" piece to go up thru the exhaust -- like the tool pictured by Mr. Mojo?
IOW, get creative.
How about a 2x4 with arms to reach up to the axle? Maybe even double-thick for strength? Cut "V" shape in arms to pick up the axle.
Keep thinking....
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I think this might be what you are looking for.
http://www.zr1specialist.com/HAT%20W.../C4%20Lift.htm
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Here is a link to the Gadgetman adapter:
http://www.corvettegadgetman.com/products3.html
It's pretty easy to fabricate one. The part you don't see is the round pipe welded to the bottom that slides into the hole in your floor jack. I made an adapter out of some 1x3 rectangular box steel, with a top and bottom plate, and the pipe on the bottom. If you don't have a welder, someone should be able to make one up for you for not too much money.
A piece of wood resting on your floor jack is not safe IMHO.
http://www.corvettegadgetman.com/products3.html
It's pretty easy to fabricate one. The part you don't see is the round pipe welded to the bottom that slides into the hole in your floor jack. I made an adapter out of some 1x3 rectangular box steel, with a top and bottom plate, and the pipe on the bottom. If you don't have a welder, someone should be able to make one up for you for not too much money.
A piece of wood resting on your floor jack is not safe IMHO.
