jacking
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From: garden city Long Island new york
jacking
Can anyone recommend a decent jack for a c5?Had it jacked up Saturday with a friends floor jack-had to drive up on wood first to get the jack under.Should probably have one in the car also-so what do you guys like as a floor jack and one for the trunk?Any info is appreciated.Jack in NY.
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From: Atlanta GA
It's pretty hard to avoid making some little ramps to get the necessary ground clearance. Pretty much anything long and "low profile" will work fine. There's a really good thread that includes instructions for building low ramps, jacking pads, etc.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...l?forum_id=103
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...-pictures.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...l?forum_id=103
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...-pictures.html
Last edited by TarHeelDan2001; Jun 29, 2009 at 04:30 PM. Reason: Links added
Le Mans Master
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From: Longview Texas
For in the car, Mercedes makes an aluminum, single foot, screw-type jack that will fit under the rocker panel.
A search should turn up a picture.
Check post #5.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...do-you-do.html
In less than perfect road conditions, I was afraid the jack could slip so I made an extra jacking puck with a slot cut in the bottom for the top of the jack head.
A search should turn up a picture.
Check post #5.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...do-you-do.html
In less than perfect road conditions, I was afraid the jack could slip so I made an extra jacking puck with a slot cut in the bottom for the top of the jack head.
Last edited by TEXHAWK0; Jun 29, 2009 at 06:08 PM.
