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Old May 22, 2002 | 06:24 PM
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Default Jack a Vette?

What is it? Or what does it do? Are they still available? I am assuming this is an attachment for a floor jack to raise the rear of a Vette without crushing exhaust pipes etc. Any idea why they are not available if the posts I have read are true? Thanks, Dave
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Old May 22, 2002 | 06:42 PM
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Default Re: Jack a Vette? (GS583)

the jack points are on the sides... inside the wheel base.

there are 2 little arrows that designate the jack points.

ecklers used to sell this little thing that would allow you to use the rear diff as a jack point.
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Old May 22, 2002 | 06:54 PM
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The Jack a Vette is the best tool for jacking up the rear of any C4. It allows you to slip between the exhaust pipes and use the diff as a jack point. It's great!
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Old May 22, 2002 | 08:26 PM
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The Jack a Vette is the best tool for jacking up the rear of any C4. It allows you to slip between the exhaust pipes and use the diff as a jack point. It's great!
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Old May 23, 2002 | 11:57 AM
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Can you please tell me where I can purchase a "Jack a Vette"? Also, when jacking a wheel, is it common to use a piece of wood at the jack point to protect the paint?
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Old May 23, 2002 | 11:03 PM
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I believe corvette central sells a version of it
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Old May 23, 2002 | 11:33 PM
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Default Re: Jack a Vette...... Another cheap alternative.

I typically use blocks if I know I am going to be under the car for a while. These are industrial strength pressure treated blocks that we used for our trailer when we had to replace an axle. They are heavier than anything and sturdier than a brick you know what. I place a piece of 2x4 at the top and you can see that I have removed the lower molding to prevent cracking or breaking.

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