Jacking Up the Vette
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Drifting
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Jacking Up the Vette
So I decided to try changing the oil in the vette this past weekend...
I couldn't even get the jack under the darn thing!
I had to turn the wheel to the left and put a tiny jack under the vehicle and catch part of the a-frame...eleveted a few inches and then slid the real jack under the car to catch the intended jack point.
Are there specially designed jacks for the vette?
thanks!
al
I couldn't even get the jack under the darn thing!
I had to turn the wheel to the left and put a tiny jack under the vehicle and catch part of the a-frame...eleveted a few inches and then slid the real jack under the car to catch the intended jack point.
Are there specially designed jacks for the vette?
thanks!
al
Racer
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From: Austin TX
There are a few low profile aluminum jacks, I got one at Wal-Mart for $30 not aluminum, but it’s a low pro, called the "Blackjack".
But the easiest way to slide the jack under is to drive the car onto some boards, like two by fours, or just any sturdy looking wood laying around the house....that gives the needed few inches to slide the jack under....
But the easiest way to slide the jack under is to drive the car onto some boards, like two by fours, or just any sturdy looking wood laying around the house....that gives the needed few inches to slide the jack under....
Melting Slicks
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From: Middletown DE
There are low profile "racing" style jack's. I use the one from Harbor Freight... It was $100 i think?
My wife also gave me a low profile craftsman 3-ton jack.. That doesnt fit (mine is lowered a little), but i still use it to get the car higher if the little one doesnt do the job.
My wife also gave me a low profile craftsman 3-ton jack.. That doesnt fit (mine is lowered a little), but i still use it to get the car higher if the little one doesnt do the job.
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From: Minerva Ohio
Pro
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From: Southington Connecticut
Make yourself a set of wood ramps from one 2x8 10 foot. Cut two pieces at 36 inches, two pieces at 20 inches. Make cuts at 45 degrees. Screw the shorter piece to the longer piece. Cut the remaining 8 inch piece in half and screw at the end of the two pieces previously joined to make a "stop" so you don't accidently drive off the end. You now have two ramps that will raise the car 3 1/2 inches, enough to get a standard jack under the car at the side lift points... and don't forget to use lifting pucks!
Safety Car
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From: Naples Florida
This seems to be the easiest and safest way to jack the car up!
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