Sorry, I know this has been discussed more than enough times.

I don't know if it's because the search function sucks, I worked all weekend, or I suck, but I can't find any posts that show the proper lift points for putting a C5 on jack stands?

 

There are 2 slots on each side of the Vette. Thats where you need to put your jacking pucks. If you dont have jacking pucks, you may cause damage. I used to put the jack under the rear cradle to lift the rear up. Mine is lowered so the front is difficult to get it under there. I usually pick mine up on the front radiator cradle. But only for a short period of time. Good Luck

 

There are actually 4 lift points. 2 located behind the front wheels and 2 more located in front of the rear wheels.

 

good luck

 

Wow I thought I was the only one who did that with the front radiator cradle.

 

Here are the correct lift and jacking points. To get to the recommended jacking points under the car you need a low profile jack with a long reach.

(1)Preferred Vehicle Jacking Locations
(2)Optional Vehicle Jacking Locations
(3)Frame Contact Hoist Locations, Optional Vehicle Jacking Locations
(4)Suspension Contact Hoist Locations
Vehicle Lifting -- Frame Contact Hoist

Tools Required
J 43625 Lift Pad Adapter
Front Hoist Pads




Important

The front hoist pads must not contact the rocker panels, the front fenders, or the floor pan.


Position the (frame contact) front hoist pads as follows:

• Under or immediately forward of the front frame rail shipping slot reinforcements.
• The long sides of the hoist pads parallel to the frame rails.

Rear Hoist Pads




Important

• The rear hoist pads must not contact the rocker panels to the outside of the frame rail shipping slot reinforcements.
• The rear hoist pads must not contact the floor pan.

Install the J 43625 into the rear frame rail shipping slots, lock into place and position the rear hoist pads as follows:

• Under the J 43625 .
• The long sides of the hoist pads perpendicular to the J 43625 .

Vehicle Lifting -- Suspension Contact Hoist

Front Lift
Position the (suspension contact) front lift under the outer edge of the front suspension lower control arms.
Rear Lift
Position the (suspension contact) rear lift under the rear tire and wheel assemblies.
Vehicle Jacking

When you are lifting a vehicle with a vehicle jack or a service jack, block the wheels at the opposite end from which you are lifting. Use jack stands to provide additional support.
Under the Frame Rails -- Front



Important

Use only service jacks utilizing 64 mm (2½ inch) or smaller diameter lifting pads, to reduce the possibility of contact with undesired areas of the vehicle:
The service jack lift pad must not contact the front fenders, or the floor pan.

Position the service jack lift pad as follows:
Under the frame rail shipping slot reinforcements (1).
Under the Frame Rails -- Rear



Important

Use only service jacks utilizing 64 mm (2½ inch) or smaller diameter lifting pads, to reduce the possibility of contact with undesired areas of the vehicle:
The service jack lift pad must not contact the rocker panels, or the floor pan.

Position the service jack lift pad as follows:
Under the frame rail shipping slot reinforcements (2).
Under the Front Suspension Crossmember -- Preferred Front Location



Notice

When you are jacking the vehicle at the front locations, be certain that the jack or the jack lift pad does not contact the front fascia, front fascia air dam, or the front fenders. If such contact occurs, vehicle damage may result. When jacking at selected front locations additional clearance may be required for the jacking points.


Important

• The service jack lift pad must not come in contact with the engine oil pan (2) or the front suspension monoleaf spring.
• Carefully observe the following:
  • Be sure to place a block or pad between the jack lift pad and the vehicle.
  • Make sure the jack lift pad spans at least 2 suspension crossmember ribs (1).
  • Lift only in the areas shown.

Position the service jack lift pad as follows:

• In the preferred location (3) if possible, spanning at least 2 of the suspension crossmember ribs (1).
• In the optional location (4) if necessary, spanning at least 2 of the suspension crossmember ribs (1).

Under the Front Suspension Crossmember -- Optional Front Location



Notice

When you are jacking the vehicle at the front locations, be certain that the jack or the jack lift pad does not contact the front fascia, front fascia air dam, or the front fenders. If such contact occurs, vehicle damage may result. When jacking at selected front locations additional clearance may be required for the jacking points.


Important

• The service jack lift pad must not come in contact with the front suspension monoleaf spring.
• Carefully observe the following:
  • Be sure to place a block or pad between the jack lift pad and the vehicle.
  • Make sure the jack lift pad spans at least 2 suspension crossmember ribs (1).
  • Lift only in the areas shown.

Position the service jack lift pad as follows:
Spanning the 2 suspension crossmember ribs (1).
Under the Rear Suspension Crossmember



Important

• The service jack lift pad must not come in contact with the rear suspension monoleaf spring.
• Carefully observe the following:
  • Be sure to place a block or pad between the jack lift pad and the vehicle.
  • Make sure the jack lift pad spans at least 2 suspension crossmember ribs (1).
  • Lift only in the areas shown.

Position the service jack lift pad as follows:
Spanning the 2 suspension crossmember ribs (1).
Supporting the Vehicle with Jack Stands


Important

Do not place jack stands under the frame rails.

Under the Front Suspension Crossmember -- Preferred Front Location



Important

• The jack stand support pads must not come in contact with the engine oil pan (2) or the front suspension monoleaf spring.
• Carefully observe the following:
  • Be sure to place a block or pad between the jack stand support pads and the vehicle.
  • Make sure the jack stand support pads span at least 2 suspension crossmember ribs (1).
  • Support only in the areas shown.

Position the jack stand support pads as follows:

• In the preferred location (3) if possible, spanning at least 2 of the suspension crossmember ribs (1).
• In the optional location (4) if necessary, spanning at least 2 of the suspension crossmember ribs (1).

Under the Front Suspension Crossmember -- Optional Front Location



Important

• The jack stand support pads must not come in contact with the front suspension monoleaf spring.
• Carefully observe the following:
  • Be sure to place a block or pad between the jack stand support pads and the vehicle.
  • Make sure the jack stand support pads span at least 2 suspension crossmember ribs (1).
  • Support only in the areas shown.

Position the jack stand support pads as follows:
Spanning the 2 suspension crossmember ribs (1).
Under the Rear Suspension Crossmember



Important

• The jack stand lift pads must not come in contact with the rear suspension monoleaf spring.
• Carefully observe the following:
  • Be sure to place a block or pad between the jack stand lift pads and the vehicle.
  • Make sure the jack stand lift pads span at least 2 suspension crossmember ribs (1).
  • Support only in the areas shown.

Position the jack stand support pads as follows:
Spanning the 2 suspension crossmember ribs (1).


Bill

 

Lifting and jacking locations:

http://home.earthlink.net/~theadmira...tible/id5.html

Lifting without pucks. :

http://www.z06vette.com/diy_lift.php

Other links to recommended lifting & jacking locations. A hydraulic jack should NOT be placed directly under the CENTER of the front cross-member to lift the vehicle:

http://home.earthlink.net/~theadmira...tible/id5.html

http://www.idavette.net/hib/C5diy/c5diy1.htm

Ramps other than Rhino ramps:

http://www.raceramps.com/

 

Here you go.