How do you lift your C5?
02-05-2008, 02:15 PM
#22
Heel & Toe
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Does anyone use the sears craftsman 2 ton aluminum jack? #50239 ~$180. Will it reach the front support or is a 2x10 or 2x8 under the front wheels necessary?
Last edited by orange; 02-05-2008 at 02:26 PM.
02-05-2008, 03:38 PM
#23
Melting Slicks
(Good jack however)
06-14-2008, 07:31 PM
#27
Drifting
After Wednesday I will be using this (Mohawk System 1 lift)!!!! ...and I can't wait! 
http://www.mohawklifts.com/consumer/system1.php
http://www.mohawklifts.com/consumer/system1.php
06-14-2008, 08:40 PM
#28
Safety Car
I use the long rhino ramps and when I get up there I have a craftsman motorcycle/atv jack I put under the rear end to get it level. Then I just stick a couple of jackstands.
06-14-2008, 10:36 PM
#29
Le Mans Master
The ghost of February past. 
Hi vsocks1 -
Here is a link I found when I searched google for "automotive scissor lift", which is what that type of lift is called.
http://www.asedeals.com/scissor_lifts.html
best regards-
mqqn
Hi vsocks1 -
Here is a link I found when I searched google for "automotive scissor lift", which is what that type of lift is called.
http://www.asedeals.com/scissor_lifts.html
best regards-
mqqn
07-09-2008, 08:52 AM
#33
Melting Slicks
07-10-2008, 03:06 AM
#35
Drifting
I got [4 months ago] an 8,000lb. 4 post lift from Greg Smith in DEL. My bigest mistake was i should have gotten one years ago when i was in my 50's. Damn, i got about 5 vehicles and just to change the fluids and keep them clean it was worth the $1,645.00 I paid for it. Plus i now have space for another vehicle under it.
07-10-2008, 10:14 AM
#37
Melting Slicks
Hi crosskeystv -
I just have the cheap $45 harbor freight flloor jack and I never have a problem getting the jack under a lowered C5 -
Sometimes I have to slightly lift up on the body to raise the car up in the springs a tiny bit - but again, have done this many many times and I do not use any boards or special low-profile jack etc.
In this picture, you can see my "vette board" and the jack I use, and the front end is up on rhino-ramps.
Note that I have removed the white metal cup from the end of the jack to lower the height of the jack's contact point.
What you see above is probably the cheapest way to get going, the rhino ramps were about $25 at autozone when I bought em.
I would think it would be more expensive to make your own ramps than just buying these - but that is just my opinion.
best regards -
mqqn
I just have the cheap $45 harbor freight flloor jack and I never have a problem getting the jack under a lowered C5 -
Sometimes I have to slightly lift up on the body to raise the car up in the springs a tiny bit - but again, have done this many many times and I do not use any boards or special low-profile jack etc.
In this picture, you can see my "vette board" and the jack I use, and the front end is up on rhino-ramps.
Note that I have removed the white metal cup from the end of the jack to lower the height of the jack's contact point.
What you see above is probably the cheapest way to get going, the rhino ramps were about $25 at autozone when I bought em.
I would think it would be more expensive to make your own ramps than just buying these - but that is just my opinion.
best regards -
mqqn
