where to put jack stands
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Re: where to put jack stands (phils C5 vette)
You need to place the jackstands under the front and rear cross members. Make sure to span at least two of the ribs of the casting. It is best to place a pad of some sort between the jack stand and the cross member. I use a piece of 3/4 in plywood about 8" square or an 2x8 square. This spans the casting and protects it from the jack stand head. :steering:
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Re: where to put jack stands (Zen06)
Depends on what you're doing. I first put stands under the crossmembers for best stability. Can be tough if you have to wrench in that area, though--so pucks at the sides would help in those cases. I got fed up and bought a used KwikLift; raising the car now takes 3 minutes, and I can creep underneath. The peace of mind was worth a few hundred bucks.
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Re: where to put jack stands (phils C5 vette)
From a safety point of view.. I use Rhino ramps ( 20 dollars ) drive up on them then jack the back end up spanning the cross member with a 2 X 6.. then I put my puck "IN" the rear slots.. lower the car in the rear, to the Jack stands.. I leave my racing jack in the back... but not under load.. If I need to get the front higher.. which is rarely the case... I use my 3 ton jack in the front at the lower A frame jacking points.. leaving the Rhino ramps in place...
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Re: where to put jack stands (jl240z)
You need to place the jackstands under the front and rear cross members. Make sure to span at least two of the ribs of the casting. It is best to place a pad of some sort between the jack stand and the cross member. I use a piece of 3/4 in plywood about 8" square or an 2x8 square. This spans the casting and protects it from the jack stand head. :steering:
