Rookie "jack" question
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Rookie "jack" question
When I went to use my 2.5 ton Sears jack on my 93 Corvette this weekend, I realized I would have a problem. Is there a trick to this or do I really have to use the jack that came with the car? Does someone sell a conversion kit? Any tips?
I've only had the car a month and wanted to really clean behind the rims and the rear tire wells.
Thanks -
I've only had the car a month and wanted to really clean behind the rims and the rear tire wells.
Thanks -
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From: Perth Amboy New Jersey
When I went to use my 2.5 ton Sears jack on my 93 Corvette this weekend, I realized I would have a problem. Is there a trick to this or do I really have to use the jack that came with the car? Does someone sell a conversion kit? Any tips?
I've only had the car a month and wanted to really clean behind the rims and the rear tire wells.
Thanks -
I've only had the car a month and wanted to really clean behind the rims and the rear tire wells.
Thanks -
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My jack fits under the car. It has a "cup" shape on the top of the jack. When I placed the jack in the spot where it says to allign the jack, the rail of the car started to flex and it also seemed to be pushing it's way into the floor on the driver's side.
The top of my jack is circular and has four "cut-outs" in the cup. I never had a problem on my previous vehicles. I didn't even know where to put the jack stands.
The top of my jack is circular and has four "cut-outs" in the cup. I never had a problem on my previous vehicles. I didn't even know where to put the jack stands.
Pro
Joined: Mar 2000
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From: Perth Amboy New Jersey
My jack fits under the car. It has a "cup" shape on the top of the jack. When I placed the jack in the spot where it says to allign the jack, the rail of the car started to flex and it also seemed to be pushing it's way into the floor on the driver's side.
The top of my jack is circular and has four "cut-outs" in the cup. I never had a problem on my previous vehicles. I didn't even know where to put the jack stands.
The top of my jack is circular and has four "cut-outs" in the cup. I never had a problem on my previous vehicles. I didn't even know where to put the jack stands.
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Burning Brakes
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The attached link is how I put my '96 on jack stands. Be safe.
http://www.zr1netregistry.com/jackupzr1.htm
http://www.zr1netregistry.com/jackupzr1.htm
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