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Feb 11, 2011 | 05:52 PM

#21

meflyfrc

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Couple YouTube clips

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHGcxCwMe5w

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnDLko-fFLs

Feb 11, 2011 | 06:04 PM

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SCM_Crash

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Perfect!

I need to go get some hockey pucks. I keep forgetting to do that. Been using a piece of woo for the front area, but that's not so possible on the back side areas.

Feb 11, 2011 | 06:28 PM

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Vettmann17

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Quote:

Originally Posted by meflyfrc

Couple YouTube clips

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHGcxCwMe5w

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnDLko-fFLs

Great Vid's, Thanks!

Feb 11, 2011 | 06:54 PM

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Where is the best place to get pucks like those?

After I posted the question, I found one source on the YouTube page. Is there a better place to get them than TPSMotorsports.com?

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Feb 11, 2011 | 07:01 PM

#25

Oldvetter

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I use a pressure treated 2X6 (they are harder) under my rear support. Even with my low profile jack, I need to jack up one side of the car with a second floor jack and a jacking puck to get the jack under the rear.

A 2X6 is very close to width of support, you need to check it before jacking up.

BTW, jacking rear up higher only drains 4 ounces more oil, but I do it anyway.

Feb 11, 2011 | 08:02 PM

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meflyfrc

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Pewter Scooter

Where is the best place to get pucks like those?

After I posted the question, I found one source on the YouTube page. Is there a better place to get them than TPSMotorsports.com?

I made my own.
Pucks from Play It Again
Eyes screws from Home Depot

http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/foru...d.php?t=119932

Feb 11, 2011 | 08:38 PM

#27

imavettegirl

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for 4 ounces or less i will keep jacking only the front for an oil change.

i do let the jack down with the bolt out of the oil pan and let whatever is left dribble out.

i will not lose any sleep if there still is an ounce or so left.

Feb 11, 2011 | 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by imavettegirl

why are you jacking up the rear to change the oil?

To change the oil you have to jack up the front and the rear with the rear being just a bit higher.

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Feb 11, 2011 | 09:44 PM

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imavettegirl

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From: either, ca/ohio

refer to post #27.

Feb 11, 2011 | 10:04 PM

#30

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refer to post #27.

My post wasn't a reply to #27, It was to your one before........

Feb 11, 2011 | 11:25 PM

#31

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Quote:

Originally Posted by meflyfrc

I made my own.
Pucks from Play It Again
Eyes screws from Home Depot

http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/foru...d.php?t=119932

Thanks meflyfrc... That saves me a lot of $$$

I'll make my own!

Feb 12, 2011 | 12:46 AM

#32

wetelvis

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From: Sooke BC

I use a low profile but to get the clarence drive the car onto some 2x10 s . For the cross member I use 2x6 about 21 inchs long with 2x6 blocks where the jackstands sit.

Feb 12, 2011 | 12:49 AM

#33

wetelvis

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bubye

I use a low profile but to get the clarence drive the car onto some 2x10 s . For the cross member I use 2x6 about 21 inchs long with 2x6 blocks where the jackstands sit.

Oh yeah screwed together too.

Feb 12, 2011 | 12:50 AM

#34

thisMSGgood4me

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack

Here's what I use - a low profile floor jack and I had an 8"x8" piece of 1/4" steel cut. No worries about wood splitting and it is big enough to cover the entire width of the crossmember.

Are you sure 8" is wide enough to provide support under the 2 lift points as shown in the diagram DeeGee posted (#3)? I thought those 2 lift points are wider apart than 8". I use a 2x10 about 20" long, and it's wide enough to support the crossmember under the 2 lift points.

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