using a lift on the vette
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Racer
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From: spartanburg sc
using a lift on the vette
is there a lift you can use on the vette? im wantin to get a stinger cat back and not do the install myself, i'd rather take it to the exh shop, but i'd wanna make sure they knew either what lift to use, if you cant use a lift, i'd rather just do the install myself, (asking this bc i read about the fram being hydraformed dont nkow if there are rules on using a lift on that
Melting Slicks
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From: Jamison Pa
St. Jude Donor '11-'25
Using a Lift
I have a Mohawk A-7 lift in my garage. I have the jacking pucks that fit into the lift points when I need to lift the car. I also use some small pieces of 1/2" plywood that I place between the pucks and the lift pads.
So far I've had no problems.
Bob K.
So far I've had no problems.
Bob K.
Racer
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From: Clayton North Carolina
Originally Posted by glennxx1
is there a lift you can use on the vette? im wantin to get a stinger cat back and not do the install myself, i'd rather take it to the exh shop, but i'd wanna make sure they knew either what lift to use, if you cant use a lift, i'd rather just do the install myself, (asking this bc i read about the fram being hydraformed dont nkow if there are rules on using a lift on that
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Most exhaust shops use 4 post drive on lifts or two post lifts. That way they have access to the complete underside of a car. You will need the pucks for the two post lift. Just show the operator where they go and they will use them. It won't take long so you might as well wait and watch.
Bill
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From: Naples Florida
Originally Posted by Bill Dearborn
Most exhaust shops use 4 post drive on lifts or two post lifts. That way they have access to the complete underside of a car. You will need the pucks for the two post lift. Just show the operator where they go and they will use them. It won't take long so you might as well wait and watch.
Bill
Bill
Just make sure they have a drive on lift. Then you will not have to worry about jacking points.
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From: York PA
Originally Posted by glennxx1
cut the exhaust? it wouldnt bolt up up then woudl it? or is it not a bolt up kit, got to weld it?
Oh your question about jacking - don't worry about the foam filled frame, all you will need to do is put a floor jack under the rear carriage and use some high jack stands or back your car up on a set of ramps.
Last edited by 4DRUSH; Jun 23, 2006 at 12:04 AM.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Rehoboth MA . . . NRA Life Member
St. Jude Donor '06-'07
I don't have the head room for a 4-post lift so I opted for the next best. I bought a Kwiklift and it's a good investment if you work on your own vehicle.
Bob
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I keep a set of lifting pucks in my car - if it needs to go up on a lift I make sure to educate the tech on how they will lift my car, and I supervise the process to make sure it is done the way I want it to be.
For those of you that are new to C5s, there are 2 shipping lock down slots on either side of the car (just below the front edge of the door, and just under the door handle) - the lifting pucks lock into those slots and keep the lift from engaging on the body panels.
For those of you that are new to C5s, there are 2 shipping lock down slots on either side of the car (just below the front edge of the door, and just under the door handle) - the lifting pucks lock into those slots and keep the lift from engaging on the body panels.
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From: Rehoboth MA . . . NRA Life Member
St. Jude Donor '06-'07
Originally Posted by yellow01
Is there a way to use the quicklift for lifting and taking wheels off?
I'd guess no.
TIA
I'd guess no.
TIA
Here's the lift completely assembled. Notice the black channel between the ramps, this is called a cross bridge. Jacking and support can be done from it or jack stands can placed directly on the ramp under the jacking pucks.
Go to www.kwicklift.com , they have a lot of photos showing the lift and a great Q&A section as well.
Bob