[Z06] stupid question
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Cruising
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From: plainville ks
stupid question
i know ive seen a thread before about what jack to use when changing your oil, but for the life of me i am unable to find it. I just came back from a supply store and the jacks they had wouldnt clear to get under my car. What jacks do the forum members use? Oh by the way i have a z06 2001. and what web site is good for ordering to get the jack? thanks in advance.
Advanced
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From: San Jose California
Or just buy a low-profile jack that will fit under the car as it sits. There are plenty of aluminum "race style" jacks out there that range in price from $70 and up. (I got mine for around $200.)
Burning Brakes
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From: KADS- If it has wings or an engine, I can break it. Dallas TX
Model DK13HLQ AC Hydraulics. Awesome jack, low profile, super long reach. THE BEST!!!
http://www.asedeals.com/hydraulicjacks2.html
http://www.asedeals.com/hydraulicjacks2.html
Pro
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Harbor Freight sells an aluminum low profile jack for under $100 that many of us here on the forum like. Look for a thread here on the forum that describes using 2x6 wood as pads to spread out the contact point where the jack lifts the cradles. You can also use 2x12 lumber to roll the wheels onto and raise it enough that you do not need a low profile jack. You also need them to raise the front a little so that when lifting the rear you do not break the front air dam. Ramps as mentioned already also are good to have for working on cars. Lifting Corvettes is not a task to be taken lightly.
A pun is the lowest form of humor,
Jeff
And do not forget to use jackstands with 2x6 lumber. Hydraulic jacks can sometimes lose their seals and drop vehicles down unexpectedly.
A pun is the lowest form of humor,
Jeff
And do not forget to use jackstands with 2x6 lumber. Hydraulic jacks can sometimes lose their seals and drop vehicles down unexpectedly.
Last edited by jclarksnakes; Mar 19, 2009 at 05:26 PM.
Safety Car
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St. Jude Donor '08
i know ive seen a thread before about what jack to use when changing your oil, but for the life of me i am unable to find it. I just came back from a supply store and the jacks they had wouldnt clear to get under my car. What jacks do the forum members use? Oh by the way i have a z06 2001. and what web site is good for ordering to get the jack? thanks in advance.
Racer
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From: Mesa AZ
As someone metioned before, if you already have a normal jack you can make some ramps for your car for less thant 40$ in materials that will allow you to use any jack. I built mine out of 2x10 board and basically measured from the front wheel to the edge of the front spoiler and made the step ups that distance, so as not to damage the plastic lip(not that it would actually do any real damaged). If you need pics i'll be more than happy to take some for you.
Or you could go out and purchase a low profile jack and do it that way. Personally this wasnt an option for me because my car is so low to the ground, thats why I went with the ramps.
Or you could go out and purchase a low profile jack and do it that way. Personally this wasnt an option for me because my car is so low to the ground, thats why I went with the ramps.
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I have the aluminum low profile from Harbor Freight. It is worth it's money just by being soo much lighter. You can either drive the car on a pair of 2x4s to get the jack under the front or do what I do. I turn the wheels all the way in one direction and the jack will slip between the front of the tire and the fender on the side that that the wheels are turned. (turn left, jack goes on left side) You just have to hold the little side air dam piece out of the way. Then you can get it under the cradle.
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Model DK13HLQ AC Hydraulics. Awesome jack, low profile, super long reach. THE BEST!!!
http://www.asedeals.com/hydraulicjacks2.html
http://www.asedeals.com/hydraulicjacks2.html
If you are not going to be carrying the jack for pit stops, I would still go with a steel jack for garage use. You don't have to carry it, just roll it.
Last edited by TEXHAWK0; Mar 20, 2009 at 05:57 PM.
