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Jacking a Convertible

Old Sep 15, 2021 | 10:05 PM
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I have a 98 convertible, and I was wondering if there was any special method of jacking a vert. I have searched, and all i get are generic jacking instructions for a C5. Any opinions or advice would be appreciated.

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Old Sep 15, 2021 | 10:59 PM
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The convertible is the same as other C5s. Just use the designated lifting points.

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Old Sep 15, 2021 | 11:52 PM
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Originally Posted by SilverC54me
The convertible is the same as other C5s. Just use the designated lifting points.

Gary
Thanks Gary. I have a set of pucks, just wasn't sure if there was a specific procedure.
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Old Sep 15, 2021 | 11:57 PM
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C5 was designed from the ground up to be a convertible, which means that it's fairly stiff roofless; apart from the benefits towards handling, the relevance to your question is that there are no special requirements to jack up a C5 convertible. Don't need to open the doors, etc. Just slap those jacking pucks into the right spots and go, or use the crossmembers (with wood or rubber in between, I'd say.)
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Old Sep 16, 2021 | 01:13 AM
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Originally Posted by gimp
C5 was designed from the ground up to be a convertible, which means that it's fairly stiff roofless; apart from the benefits towards handling, the relevance to your question is that there are no special requirements to jack up a C5 convertible. Don't need to open the doors, etc. Just slap those jacking pucks into the right spots and go, or use the crossmembers (with wood or rubber in between, I'd say.)
I have had aluminum rocker rails for 18 years now and have never used jacking pucks...
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Old Sep 16, 2021 | 02:55 AM
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A great alternative!
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