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Old Oct 21, 2003 | 12:53 PM
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What are the preferred jack points for a '93 coupe? I'd love to get under the thing... but it's so low, and I don't want to break anything!
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Old Oct 21, 2003 | 12:56 PM
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Hi Ed, First things first. If you don't have one, go out and buy a Helms Service Manual for your year Vette. What kind of jack do you have?
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Old Oct 21, 2003 | 01:12 PM
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No jack yet... looking for some advice...
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Old Oct 21, 2003 | 01:34 PM
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Welcome to the forum.

As for jack points, look at the rocker panel on each side. You will see something that looks like this:

/\ Jack point /\

One will be behind the front wheel and in front of the rear wheel.
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Old Oct 21, 2003 | 02:11 PM
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For the rear, there is a nice piece that fits on to an axle jack. Look back in the archives for this item. If you plan on doing a lot of work on your Vette, I'd suggest the Kwik-Lift as it is much safer than jacks and jack stands. The other thing to look for is plans for a good drive on ramp. I know someone on here has made ramps that work nicely with the C4 Vette.
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Old Oct 22, 2003 | 08:27 AM
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Thanks.. I'll look into this. Does anyone have a favorite (read: inexpensive but effective) floor jack that they can recommend?
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Old Oct 22, 2003 | 09:18 AM
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Try walmart, I found yest. a Two ton floor jack, two-two ton jack stands, and wheel chocks that come in a handy portable(although i don't know where you'd take it?) duffle type bag with carrying strap all for under $30. Its made by AC DELCO.
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Old Oct 22, 2003 | 09:34 AM
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When buying a jack, make sure it is the low style jack that will roll under the front of your vette. I bought a 3 ton jack from Northern Hydraulic that has a good lift and sits low enough to easily roll under the front. It was less than $100. Jacks advertise the low measurement and range of lift.
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For jacking up the rear, this is the only way to go..
http://www.corvettegadgetman.com/products3.html

Works like a charm....
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check http://corvettegadgetman.com
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Old Oct 22, 2003 | 03:11 PM
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That's awesome. I'm goint to get one of those. Thanks, Guy :thumbs:
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