Jacking locations
Racer
Joined: Aug 2001
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From: Mobile AL
Any relatively dark and unpoliced part of town, probably. OnSpy can find the car later though.
As a shrink, I find it interesting that I assumed this interpretation first instead of Swancoat's. Hmmm. Not sure if that's more negative toward me or him. Maybe I'm more paranoid than he is horny...
As a shrink, I find it interesting that I assumed this interpretation first instead of Swancoat's. Hmmm. Not sure if that's more negative toward me or him. Maybe I'm more paranoid than he is horny...
Heel & Toe
Joined: May 2005
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From: Lebanon Oregon
C6 Jacking & Lift Locations -- Okay here is where I found it
I don't know if I am breaking any rules, but since some wanted to know I found it here......
http://corvettemechanic.com/board/in...10&hl=jacking&
http://corvettemechanic.com/board/in...10&hl=jacking&
Heel & Toe
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 15
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From: Lebanon Oregon
C6 Jacking -- Okay here is where I found it
I don't know if I am breaking any rules, but since some wanted to know I found it here......
http://corvettemechanic.com/board/in...10&hl=jacking&
http://corvettemechanic.com/board/in...10&hl=jacking&
Racer
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 443
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From: AZ
I keep seeing this damn thread
and the title is irritating me. You really deserve to be flamed more for using a title like "Jacking Locations"
I learned my lesson when I started a thread called "What is considered Bad Gas?" hoping to get some insight into gasoline additives.
Sheeesh!
I learned my lesson when I started a thread called "What is considered Bad Gas?" hoping to get some insight into gasoline additives.
Sheeesh!
Safety Car
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Lewes DE
Originally Posted by redvetteC6
So, is jacking at the #3 spot passenger side to do an oil change a bad idea?
Not a bad idea. plenty of guys to that. The only reason I don't is because my jack does not have a cup that is big enough to hold the jack pucks. If your jack will hold the jack pucks securely, it's ok to jack there. Make sure you put a jack stand or two under the car of course.
What works great for me is this: just jack the entire car front up with one jack.
"B" is the area labelled "2" in the diagram. My jack location is in front of that.
this is not even noted on that diagram as an option, but it works great. No damage to the car, have done it about 10 times already.
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Drifting
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From: Huntington Beach Ca 1 out of 4 Americans are mentally unstable, so if 3 of your friends are OK . . . .
St. Jude Donor '05
Originally Posted by bugman
#3 = the jack puck locations.
Not a bad idea. plenty of guys to that. The only reason I don't is because my jack does not have a cup that is big enough to hold the jack pucks. If your jack will hold the jack pucks securely, it's ok to jack there. Make sure you put a jack stand or two under the car of course.
What works great for me is this: just jack the entire car front up with one jack.
"B" is the area labelled "2" in the diagram. My jack location is in front of that.
this is not even noted on that diagram as an option, but it works great. No damage to the car, have done it about 10 times already.
Not a bad idea. plenty of guys to that. The only reason I don't is because my jack does not have a cup that is big enough to hold the jack pucks. If your jack will hold the jack pucks securely, it's ok to jack there. Make sure you put a jack stand or two under the car of course.
What works great for me is this: just jack the entire car front up with one jack.
"B" is the area labelled "2" in the diagram. My jack location is in front of that.
this is not even noted on that diagram as an option, but it works great. No damage to the car, have done it about 10 times already.
) just to be sure. By jacking it up on the passenger side the drain plug is now pointed downward being on the drivers side and drains everything. I did it for the first time and it took me all of about 10 minutes, so easy.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2005
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Originally Posted by lmtcec
I don't know if I am breaking any rules, but since some wanted to know I found it here......
http://corvettemechanic.com/board/in...10&hl=jacking&
http://corvettemechanic.com/board/in...10&hl=jacking&
Instructor
Joined: Jun 2009
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If this diagram is correct, then when lifting the rear of the vehicle, it must be done one side at a time. Putting a floor jack in the center of the rear crossmember and lifting the entire rear is a no no. Also, the front can be lifted by a floor jack in the center, using the second crossmember (near the oil pan?) and not the first (mine doesn't reach that far).
There have been a few posts that do not following the jacking points in this diagram. Does anyone know where this diagram came from?
There have been a few posts that do not following the jacking points in this diagram. Does anyone know where this diagram came from?
Racer
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Atmore AL
Just changed my oil for the 1st time. Used race ramps for the front and a low profile jack with a 4x4 wood block that is about the width of the rear cross member and jacked away. Use the race ramp blocks under rear tires after lifted.
Not an expert by any means, but seemed to work fine for me on my GS. If I'm not doing this right, I'd sure like to know now before I damage something.
Not an expert by any means, but seemed to work fine for me on my GS. If I'm not doing this right, I'd sure like to know now before I damage something.
Safety Car
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From: LINCOLN RI - 2010 GS Coupe - 2007 Coupe
Just changed my oil for the 1st time. Used race ramps for the front and a low profile jack with a 4x4 wood block that is about the width of the rear cross member and jacked away. Use the race ramp blocks under rear tires after lifted.
Not an expert by any means, but seemed to work fine for me on my GS. If I'm not doing this right, I'd sure like to know now before I damage something.
Not an expert by any means, but seemed to work fine for me on my GS. If I'm not doing this right, I'd sure like to know now before I damage something.
Racer
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Atmore AL
I realize you can't pull your tires/wheels with this method, but if it's something that requires that, I will probably get a mechanic to do the work. I am basically just looking to change oil and simple things like this.
Thanks,
Billy
Advanced
Joined: Apr 2010
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Alright so all I want to do is take off one tire at a time so I can paint the brake calipers. Can I not use the jack point on the side of the car?
I just got the car a week ago, so i just want to be sure of what I can and can not do. From the sounds of the thread, the car can only be jacked up from the center?
I just got the car a week ago, so i just want to be sure of what I can and can not do. From the sounds of the thread, the car can only be jacked up from the center?