2003 zo6
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
by far the easiest way is to install the elite engineering rocker rails and you can jack it up from those using a low profile jack from Harbor Freight.
you don't even need the pucks
i even made these before i found the easy button .
to use these you drive the car up on the 2x10s to get it up in the air then a normal floor jack with these on top go under the front and rear cradle
gluing down the rubber pads
you don't even need the pucks
i even made these before i found the easy button .
to use these you drive the car up on the 2x10s to get it up in the air then a normal floor jack with these on top go under the front and rear cradle
gluing down the rubber pads
Last edited by bobs77vet; May 13, 2018 at 09:15 AM.
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From: Omaha Nebraska
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Congrats on your new Z0a 6! And welcome to the forum.
For our cars, a low profile floor jack is a must. They typically collapse to <3". FOr some lowered Vettes, that may not be enough... so many will drive onto four pieces of wood to get the car a bit higher.
Also, you'll find that using the Advanced Search function on the board will be a huge help. Many have shared tips and experiences to help others work on and/or modify these great cars.
Enjoy!!
For our cars, a low profile floor jack is a must. They typically collapse to <3". FOr some lowered Vettes, that may not be enough... so many will drive onto four pieces of wood to get the car a bit higher.
Also, you'll find that using the Advanced Search function on the board will be a huge help. Many have shared tips and experiences to help others work on and/or modify these great cars.
Enjoy!!
Pro
Joined: Dec 2017
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From: Kirkland WA
Like Frank said, a low profile jack (I bought mine from Harbor Freight) on the side will give you the height you need to get a regular jack under the front or rear.
Welcome to the world of owning 2 jacks.
Welcome to the world of owning 2 jacks.
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I agree with the others, get a Harbor Freight low profile jack. I also agree with Bob on the side rails though I got mine from A&A Corvette. I can put a thin piece of rubber on the jack pad and still get the jack under my lowered Vette.
https://www.harborfreight.com/automo...ump-62326.html
https://www.harborfreight.com/automo...ump-62326.html
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I’ll join in and give another recommendation for a low profile jack from Harbor Freight. I have one, made by Pittsburgh, that easily slips under the side of the car for lifting at the jacking points.
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Joined: Sep 2002
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From: Bonita Springs, Florida
I have 2 low profile jacks; one Larin 2-ton aluminum jack and one Harbor Freight 1.5-ton aluminum jack.
I installed these frame rails with built in pads from Elite Engineering:
See Elite Engineering frame rails here: http://www.eliteengineeringusa.com/c...nd-mtg-screws/
I also have a set of 57" 2-pc Race Ramps, Trax Jax and 2-pc wheel cribs.
Here is an illustration of the C5 and C6 lifting & jacking locations:
Always use jacking pucks when lifting from the frame contact hoist locations if you don't have frame rail protection.
Here are some helpful links:
http://www.97vette.com/howto/carlift/index.html
http://www.z06vette.com/diy_lift.php
I installed these frame rails with built in pads from Elite Engineering:
See Elite Engineering frame rails here: http://www.eliteengineeringusa.com/c...nd-mtg-screws/
I also have a set of 57" 2-pc Race Ramps, Trax Jax and 2-pc wheel cribs.
Here is an illustration of the C5 and C6 lifting & jacking locations:
Always use jacking pucks when lifting from the frame contact hoist locations if you don't have frame rail protection.
Here are some helpful links:
http://www.97vette.com/howto/carlift/index.html
http://www.z06vette.com/diy_lift.php
Last edited by Mike98SilVert; May 13, 2018 at 06:29 PM.
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Joined: Nov 2012
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From: Sunnyvale Texas
Race ramps - drive it up on the ramps for oil changes, I jack the rear up with a low profile jack and a 2x4 on a rear crossmember. If I need to take the wheels off - Once the rear is on jack stands I jack the front up just enough to get jack stands under the front and pull the ramps out.
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From: Bella Vista, AR
Race ramps - drive it up on the ramps for oil changes, I jack the rear up with a low profile jack and a 2x4 on a rear crossmember. If I need to take the wheels off - Once the rear is on jack stands I jack the front up just enough to get jack stands under the front and pull the ramps out.
That's what I do!
Last edited by Ceedub53; May 14, 2018 at 11:01 AM.
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From: Chicago
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I have 2 low profile jacks; one Larin 2-ton aluminum jack and one Harbor Freight 1.5-ton aluminum jack.
I installed these frame rails with built in pads from Elite Engineering:
See Elite Engineering frame rails here: http://www.eliteengineeringusa.com/c...nd-mtg-screws/
I also have a set of 57" 2-pc Race Ramps, Trax Jax and 2-pc wheel cribs.
Here is an illustration of the C5 and C6 lifting & jacking locations:
Always use jacking pucks when lifting from the frame contact hoist locations if you don't have frame rail protection.
Here are some helpful links:
http://www.97vette.com/howto/carlift/index.html
http://www.z06vette.com/diy_lift.php
I installed these frame rails with built in pads from Elite Engineering:
See Elite Engineering frame rails here: http://www.eliteengineeringusa.com/c...nd-mtg-screws/
I also have a set of 57" 2-pc Race Ramps, Trax Jax and 2-pc wheel cribs.
Here is an illustration of the C5 and C6 lifting & jacking locations:
Always use jacking pucks when lifting from the frame contact hoist locations if you don't have frame rail protection.
Here are some helpful links:
http://www.97vette.com/howto/carlift/index.html
http://www.z06vette.com/diy_lift.php
There is a lot of useful information in this thread. When I got my new tires on mine, Firestone couldn't even get the lift under the car.
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
will they help in the car wash....well it will hit the "sacrificial" frame rail as opposed to hitting the fiber glass rocker panel. so it will still hit but their is no damage to the car.
