Jacking The Front End
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Jacking The Front End
After scavenging the archives as best I could, I've determined the best way to jack up the front end of our C4's is to:
1. drive up on a length of 2x4's or 2x6's under the front tires, this allows for the extra 1" of lift necessary to roll a floor jack underneath (my new 3 ton floorjack measures 6" high, the black plastic lip underneath the front end of the vette is only 5")
2. use the centerpoint of the front crossmember as the jackpoint, using a hockey puck or a piece for 2x4 in the cup of the jack (i think i'll go with the puck, its color coordinated that way :lol:)
Does this sound good?
1. drive up on a length of 2x4's or 2x6's under the front tires, this allows for the extra 1" of lift necessary to roll a floor jack underneath (my new 3 ton floorjack measures 6" high, the black plastic lip underneath the front end of the vette is only 5")
2. use the centerpoint of the front crossmember as the jackpoint, using a hockey puck or a piece for 2x4 in the cup of the jack (i think i'll go with the puck, its color coordinated that way :lol:)
Does this sound good?
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St. Jude '03-'04-'05-'06-'07
Re: Jacking The Front End (bradvette)
I got 2 pieces of 2x12's , drive up on them, jack up at cross member and then place jack stands... I only use the hockey puck if i'm jacking the sides up...
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St. Jude Donor '08-'10
Re: Jacking The Front End (bradvette)
I skip the driving onto 2x4s and just put the hyd jack right on the jacking marks for the stock jack. I raise the car and put the stands in place. The jack does no damage to the car.
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From: Probably in the paint booth....
Re: Jacking The Front End
Every way mentioned works fine. I've done all of them. I always "break" my hood release before I raise the car !!! Some also crack the doors open !
