jacking up a C5
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jacking up a C5
What is the deal about jacking up a Corvette? I have heard you should open the doors and the deck lid before jacking it up. Is this correct? Is there a need for jack pads as well? Thanks folks
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No need to open anything up first. The Corvette is a very stiff car and you will not encounter any chasis flex during jacking that would need you to open anything to prevent damage.
Yes, you will need jack pads. We call them lifting pucks and in a pinch hockey pucks will do the trick.
Here is a thread on how to lift a C6, which is for all purposes identical to a C5.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...ml?forum_id=74
Yes, you will need jack pads. We call them lifting pucks and in a pinch hockey pucks will do the trick.
Here is a thread on how to lift a C6, which is for all purposes identical to a C5.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...ml?forum_id=74
Last edited by TraceZ; Dec 5, 2009 at 09:34 AM.
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If you look under the car you will notice that the rocker panels hang lower than the frame rails.
Jacking pucks slip intothe tie down holes to ensure that one doesnot damage the rocker panels when jacking via the frame rails.
I use 2x6's at the front and rear cross members to avoid this issue entirely
Jacking pucks slip intothe tie down holes to ensure that one doesnot damage the rocker panels when jacking via the frame rails.
I use 2x6's at the front and rear cross members to avoid this issue entirely
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http://97vette.com/howto/mufflers/index.html
Lifting and jacking locations:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...-pictures.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://www.idavette.net/hib/C5diy/c5diy1.htm
Ramps other than Rhino ramps:
http://www.raceramps.com/
If you lift your C5 by the side frame rails you should use jacking pucks to avoid damage to the rocker panel. I have these: http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...6&dept_id=1095 I chose them for the non-slip rubber coating.
These work as well: http://www.corvettegarage.com/produc...-corvette.html
Neither of the above 2 jacking pads will crush or become uneven and distorted from the weight of the car like hockey pucks will.
C5 & C6 Corvettes have hydroformed frame rails and are MUCH stronger than most other cars on the road.
Read here: http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/tech/c5/frame.html
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Absolutely no need to open doors/hatch/trunk, etc. The car is built with a very stiff frame. Use the factory jacking points (see owners manual for location) or use the front/rear crossmembers along with jack stands. There are some threads that have been posted here with detailed diagrams on jacking up the C5. A search should bring a few up.
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Absolutely no need to open doors/hatch/trunk, etc. The car is built with a very stiff frame. Use the factory jacking points (see owners manual for location) or use the front/rear crossmembers along with jack stands. There are some threads that have been posted here with detailed diagrams on jacking up the C5. A search should bring a few up.
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1. Jack the rear. Place jack stands at the rear "Preferred Vehicle Jacking Locations" shown in Mr. Bill's post.
2. With enough clearance achieve from step 1, I simultaneously place the jacks by the front puck hole locations and start jacking. Once lifted to the desired height, I place jack stands at the front "Preferred Vehicle Jacking Locations" shown in Mr. Bill's post.
3. Before going under the car, I give it a good shake and expect it to be rock solid.
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