are lifting pucks really needed?
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are lifting pucks really needed?
i just got done reading a horror story about a member who just brought their vette to the dealer and there was damage due to lifting. ouch. sorry to hear that. this is my question. isn't there a certain lifting procedure that the dealer must follow when lifting a vette? i mean if GM built the vette, and the dealer works on them, haven't they all experienced this situation before? if they needed the pucs to lift a vette, then the dealer would have to use them then, no? so how can damage be done due to lifting still? sounds crazy to me. maybe just a careless mechanic. my vette is in the shop right now for some normal maintenance and i just called them and talked to them about it. they told me that they are extra careful when lifting vettes and there's no need to worry. they said the pucs are an excellent choice for doing underbody work at home, but they reassured me that a the dealer there will be no damage and that they have lifted every vette they ever sold or worked on the same way. has anyone ever worked at a dealer themselves and seen more bad situations from lifting without the pucs?
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Re: are lifting pucks really needed? (CHRIS NJ C5)
not if you know how to put a C5 on a lift :)
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Re: are lifting pucks really needed? (Evil-Twin)
wherever you're bringing your car for service, ask if they have lift pucks for the c5 (even if it's a gm dealer). if the person/service writer/mechanic has no idea what you're talking about, go elsewhere. that's my $.02, speaking from experience...
i was at a gm dealer once in the bay area who was hosting a forum event--about 50 forum members in attendance, no less, and i quietly watched as some doofus hoisted up a brand new (!!) red c5 'vert under a platform lift for everyone to look at. the rockers just went CRUNCH! that dealer was in the bay area (walnut creek, but forget the dealer name) and a lot of members went there for service. (the best part was this same dealer had a $10k "market adjustment" sticker in the window of the car at the time). so, just because it's a gm dealer that works on vettes, that doesn't mean squat. my motto is: "if they ain't got the puck, they're outta luck!"
i was at a gm dealer once in the bay area who was hosting a forum event--about 50 forum members in attendance, no less, and i quietly watched as some doofus hoisted up a brand new (!!) red c5 'vert under a platform lift for everyone to look at. the rockers just went CRUNCH! that dealer was in the bay area (walnut creek, but forget the dealer name) and a lot of members went there for service. (the best part was this same dealer had a $10k "market adjustment" sticker in the window of the car at the time). so, just because it's a gm dealer that works on vettes, that doesn't mean squat. my motto is: "if they ain't got the puck, they're outta luck!"
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Re: are lifting pucks really needed? (kardashim)
I've had no problem w/my dealer. They lift it correctly!
But when I had my z06 chromies put on, I told the service center I had lift pucks for the car and they were happy to let me put them on!!
The answer is 'Yes', get the pucks!!
But when I had my z06 chromies put on, I told the service center I had lift pucks for the car and they were happy to let me put them on!!
The answer is 'Yes', get the pucks!!
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Re: are lifting pucks really needed? (ericwf1)
Pucks are the best way to go, but the lift I used was to long for the vette. I just used blocks of wood. One went in the rear cut out, the other on the forward frame just forward of the front cut out. No problems encountered. If you're careful and know what you're doing, pucks are not needed.
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Re: are lifting pucks really needed? (kardashim)
are lifting pucks really needed?
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Re: are lifting pucks really needed? (Flyin'Brian)
are lifting pucks really needed?
Not if you have "Rocker Rails" :thumbs:
Not if you have "Rocker Rails" :thumbs:
Thats what I have :cheers:
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Re: are lifting pucks really needed? (kardashim)
I am the one that had the bad dealer expirience. It is still on going and the dealership is not trying to help. I would recommend to everyone to buy some pucks and leave them in one of your cubby holes. Kaley
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Re: are lifting pucks really needed? (kardashim)
I just use blocks of wood to more evenly disperse weight across front and rear sections between wheels.I use rhino ramps if just lifting front for oil change etc. When I ran my nitrous line from rear to front through frame I drove up rhino ramps in front then used a sizzor jack to lift up rear high enough to put jack under then put second set of rhino ramps under rear. it was like it was sitting on the ground, it wouldn't budge and i gained enough clearence to roll under with creeper. no concerns about car falling on me, thats nice.
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Re: are lifting pucks really needed? (Evil-Twin)
not if you know how to put a C5 on a lift :) Yes Chris but there are only 27 people in the country know how to do this,.,, if you have the C5lift license you are ok but most places dont have anyone with a license... I keep track of all the licensees. yup 27 :seeya
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Re: are lifting pucks really needed? (ndirishr1)
$90 to protect your car? Get the pucks!
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Re: are lifting pucks really needed? (SLO VETTE)
pardon my ignorance, but what are rocker rails?