Single-Wheel Jacking
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Le Mans Master
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From: Midland TX
Single-Wheel Jacking
I have read most of thr posts which explain how to lift the entire front and/or back of the vehicle, but my question is: "Is it safe to simply jack the vehicle from the SIDE-RAIL ONLY (using an aluminum puck) one wheel at a time just far enough to remove a single wheel at a time?" I am not sure if these points on the rails will even lift a single corner of the vehicle - or require too much force?
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From: Ohio
Originally Posted by Choreo
I have read most of thr posts which explain how to lift the entire front and/or back of the vehicle, but my question is: "Is it safe to simply jack the vehicle from the SIDE-RAIL ONLY (using an aluminum puck) one wheel at a time just far enough to remove a single wheel at a time?" I am not sure if these points on the rails will even lift a single corner of the vehicle - or require too much force?
Le Mans Master
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From: Waldorf MD
I agree, you can lift the C5 at any of the jacking points. The C5's frame is very stiff, gone are the days of opening the doors so that panels don't rub against each other due to the flexible frame.
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From: Charlotte, NC (formerly Endicott, NY)
Originally Posted by Oldvetter
I agree, you can lift the C5 at any of the jacking points. The C5's frame is very stiff, gone are the days of opening the doors so that panels don't rub against each other due to the flexible frame.
By the way I never had a problem jacking any of my C3's or C4's that required opening the doors, hood, etc. Another myth.
Bill
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