First time jacker!!!!!!!!!
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First time jacker!!!!!!!!!
What capacity hydraulic floor jack should I use if I want to lift my C5 using the cross members? Wal-Mart has an aluminum one that's nice and light but it's only 1 1/2 ton. Do you think it's safe? Also, any suggestions on jack stands and jacking points? Thanks in advance for the feedback.
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One and a half tons is equivelent to 3,000 lbs. Our whole car only weighs about 3,300 lbs.
As long as the jack is of quality it should be just fine.
RULE # 1
Always use jack stands when elevating a vehicle
As long as the jack is of quality it should be just fine.
RULE # 1
Always use jack stands when elevating a vehicle
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Originally Posted by allegro
One and a half tons is equivelent to 3,000 lbs. Our whole car only weighs about 3,300 lbs.
As long as the jack is of quality it should be just fine.
RULE # 1
Always use jack stands when elevating a vehicle
As long as the jack is of quality it should be just fine.
RULE # 1
Always use jack stands when elevating a vehicle
I agree, use jack stands !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Will send pics this afternoon if some of these guys don't
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Originally Posted by YBNORML
What capacity hydraulic floor jack should I use if I want to lift my C5 using the cross members? Wal-Mart has an aluminum one that's nice and light but it's only 1 1/2 ton. Do you think it's safe? Also, any suggestions on jack stands and jacking points? Thanks in advance for the feedback.
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I believe this is ONE time when "Bigger Is Better"... I've a 2 ton jack from Sears, cost $175. Worth the price. Oh, and yes, I use jack stands.
Last edited by DaBoz; Jan 12, 2005 at 05:35 PM.
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I have a $50 2-ton and never once got under the car without having jack stands in-place. Jacks are designed with a built-in safety factor but regardless, use stands or ramps if you need to go underneath.
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1.5 ton should be fine, but I have a 2 ton floor jack that I use. A little extra can't hurt. I always use jack stands though to be sure it doesn't fall.
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Thanks for the input everyone. I don't think I was clear enough. I will absolutly use jack stands, just wondered what capacity and where to put them. I think I will buy a larger jack. Thanks again.
By the way ET, my arm is killing me!!!
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I used a hockey puck and the spare tire jack from my neon on one of the sides. Once I got it snugged up, I used an air gun to turn the bolt on the jack. No sore arms! It was the only jack that I owned that was low enough!
I was only doing brakes, and had no intention getting under the car....
I was only doing brakes, and had no intention getting under the car....
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Originally Posted by stamford52
Does anyone have any pictures that shows how to jack (location) car up.
Where jack goes and how to use hockey pucks.
1st time corvette owner.
Thanks
Joe
Where jack goes and how to use hockey pucks.
1st time corvette owner.
Thanks
Joe
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I just bought the jack you are talking about. I've only used it once but jacked the front up and put rhino ramps underneath the wheels. Not a bad looking jack, but as with all jacks safety first. I thought about a better one like the Sears, but all I really bought it for was oil changes.
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