Jacking Question For Newbie
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Racer
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From: Port Orchard WA
Jacking Question For Newbie
Hi all. I'm a new 2002 coupe owner and I will eventually jack the vehicle for brakes and oil changes. Hopefully that is all I'll need it for.
I did a search and couldn't find what I'm looking for.
Forget ramps and hydraulic lifts. What do you use that it efficient and effective? The car has not been lowered.
I'm thinking a 2 or 5 ton hydraulic jack with 4 jack stands (how tall??)
Thanks Alan
I did a search and couldn't find what I'm looking for.
Forget ramps and hydraulic lifts. What do you use that it efficient and effective? The car has not been lowered.
I'm thinking a 2 or 5 ton hydraulic jack with 4 jack stands (how tall??)
Thanks Alan
Race Director
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From: Lake Havasu City, AZ
I use a 3.5 ton jack
4 standard jack stands...
here is the way I jack My '01
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...s&forum_id=103
4 standard jack stands...
here is the way I jack My '01
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...s&forum_id=103
Melting Slicks
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This is a great writeup, use it!
Instructor
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From: San Mateo, Ca CA
Can someone answer a question for me with a simple YES or NO?
I want to paint my calipers, while they are STILL attached to the car. All I want to do is:
Remove the wheels
Paint the Calipers while they are still on the car. (ive been inspired by FINE99)
NOW.. my question is.
Can I just stick my hydraulic jack under the REAR or FRONT side rail and jack the car up?
THEN take off the wheels, one at a time and paint them?
Jacking up the WHOLE car on stands seems a tad overkill for what I want to do.
I have ONE hydraulic jack.. and thassit
I want to paint my calipers, while they are STILL attached to the car. All I want to do is:
Remove the wheels
Paint the Calipers while they are still on the car. (ive been inspired by FINE99)
NOW.. my question is.
Can I just stick my hydraulic jack under the REAR or FRONT side rail and jack the car up?
THEN take off the wheels, one at a time and paint them?
Jacking up the WHOLE car on stands seems a tad overkill for what I want to do.
I have ONE hydraulic jack.. and thassit
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 6,937
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From: Waldorf MD
Originally Posted by Streetgrime
Can someone answer a question for me with a simple YES or NO?
I want to paint my calipers, while they are STILL attached to the car. All I want to do is:
Remove the wheels
Paint the Calipers while they are still on the car. (ive been inspired by FINE99)
NOW.. my question is.
Can I just stick my hydraulic jack under the REAR or FRONT side rail and jack the car up?
THEN take off the wheels, one at a time and paint them?
Jacking up the WHOLE car on stands seems a tad overkill for what I want to do.
I have ONE hydraulic jack.. and thassit
I want to paint my calipers, while they are STILL attached to the car. All I want to do is:
Remove the wheels
Paint the Calipers while they are still on the car. (ive been inspired by FINE99)
NOW.. my question is.
Can I just stick my hydraulic jack under the REAR or FRONT side rail and jack the car up?
THEN take off the wheels, one at a time and paint them?
Jacking up the WHOLE car on stands seems a tad overkill for what I want to do.
I have ONE hydraulic jack.. and thassit
Instructor
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 222
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From: Rapid City SD
Originally Posted by Streetgrime
NOW.. my question is.
Can I just stick my hydraulic jack under the REAR or FRONT side rail and jack the car up?
THEN take off the wheels, one at a time and paint them?
Unless you use the proper jackpad and lift the car at the appropriate location. Hope this isn't too long an answer for you.
Instructor
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From: San Mateo, Ca CA
Originally Posted by mfrejek
NO.
Unless you use the proper jackpad and lift the car at the appropriate location. Hope this isn't too long an answer for you.
Unless you use the proper jackpad and lift the car at the appropriate location. Hope this isn't too long an answer for you.
I WILL use the hockey pucks....
and..
I will use the points on the side of the car specified by the manual.
but no jackstands... I am just gunna jack it up and leave it on the hydraulic jack
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Burning Brakes
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From: San Francisco Bay area CA
Originally Posted by rws.1
I use a 3.5 ton jack
4 standard jack stands...
here is the way I jack My '01
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...s&forum_id=103
4 standard jack stands...
here is the way I jack My '01
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...s&forum_id=103
I really want to build these, but seeing as were talking about supporting a lot of weight, I wanted to hear any assurances that you see no buckling or flexing.
Oh yeah, these would be a great addition to the EG wood ramps I built this weekend!
Last edited by UncleFodder; Sep 11, 2006 at 01:56 PM.