2x4s and jacking pucks. I live in Texas and had no problem with inspection. 
Lowered C5 Owners Only!!!!
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Racer
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From: Litchfield NH
Lowered C5 Owners Only!!!!
Ok, so this is ridiculous... I lowered my car at the end of last year and the time has come for new wheels and tires. How do I even begin to jack this thing up. Ive done it before but I'm not sure if its lower now or Ive forgotten how. Any good recommendations as to how to get this done without screwing up the car would be greatly appreciated! Also wondering if any of you guys have gotten your cars inspected since you lowered yours because I'm nervous about that situation too. Thanks for the help!
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I used to drive onto a little piece of 2x4 scrap with the left front wheel. Then I go around to the back and jack the rear end up and put on jackstands(otherwise, my jack wouldn't be able to fit back under with the front in the air) At this point, there should be enough room to jack the front up...but I place the jack between the front of the door and side vent on the front fender. I jack it up just enough to get a small jackstand on the frame rail...so its resting on the 2 rear jackstands, the right front wheel on the ground, and the last jackstand underneath the left door area. Slip the jack under the car and jack it up on the front crossmember....thats the only way I could do it with a standard 2ton floor jack
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I used to drive onto a little piece of 2x4 scrap with the left front wheel. Then I go around to the back and jack the rear end up and put on jackstands(otherwise, my jack wouldn't be able to fit back under with the front in the air) At this point, there should be enough room to jack the front up...but I place the jack between the front of the door and side vent on the front fender. I jack it up just enough to get a small jackstand on the frame rail...so its resting on the 2 rear jackstands, the right front wheel on the ground, and the last jackstand underneath the left door area. Slip the jack under the car and jack it up on the front crossmember....thats the only way I could do it with a standard 2ton floor jack
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From: Litchfield NH
I also have another question, who did your alignment after you lowered them. I had pep boys do it... the wear on my tires was bad. had threads showing on the inside tread and about 1/6 of an inch on the outside. i guess that would be the camber angle but are those adjustable?
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I also have another question, who did your alignment after you lowered them. I had pep boys do it... the wear on my tires was bad. had threads showing on the inside tread and about 1/6 of an inch on the outside. i guess that would be the camber angle but are those adjustable?
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My 99 is lowered with suspension AND on bolts. There is 3-1/8" clearance under the rocker, and I looked everywhere for a jack with 3" or less clearance. I finally found one at Harbor Freight that I could get under my car. It works great with pucks and is light enough to move around the garage easily. If you need help lifting, use lumber. I have a few pieces of 2x8 cut about 18" long that I drive on.
Here's info on the jack. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=91039
Here's info on the jack. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=91039
