Jack pads
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Jack pads
Just got my jack pads from Bavarian autosports. Part #51 71 8 268 885 put them in last night and they fit great.Great investment for $5.95 a piece.Thanks for the info ProfMoriarty.
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I'll be putting mine in today. I have the round ones in now but liked the taller profile of the rectangular ones.
I'm adding a small stainless steel screw in the end of each pin so they can be easily removed if I would want to. This will just give me something to grab with the pliers to pull the pin out.
Here's a photo with the screw in:
I'm adding a small stainless steel screw in the end of each pin so they can be easily removed if I would want to. This will just give me something to grab with the pliers to pull the pin out.
Here's a photo with the screw in:
Last edited by C-INRED; May 27, 2006 at 01:14 PM.
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Originally Posted by c6 rocket
Can you send me a link to the pads?
And a link to the Bavarian Autosport site: http://www.bavauto.com/
Last edited by C-INRED; May 26, 2006 at 01:35 PM.
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Originally Posted by C-INRED
Here's a link to the thread comparing both types. Post #3 has both part numbers: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...light=bavarian
And a link to the Bavarian Autosport site: http://www.bavauto.com/
And a link to the Bavarian Autosport site: http://www.bavauto.com/
Where are the recommended locations for the jack pads? How many pads are needed? Why did Chevy not install these at the factory? At some time a car is jacked-up during its service life. Little details like this customers should not have to deal with.
Thanks,
Gburg
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Originally Posted by see3see6
Just got my jack pads from Bavarian autosports. Part #51 71 8 268 885 put them in last night and they fit great.Great investment for $5.95 a piece.Thanks for the info ProfMoriarty.
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St. Jude Donor '06
Originally Posted by Gburg
Where are the recommended locations for the jack pads? How many pads are needed? Why did Chevy not install these at the factory? At some time a car is jacked-up during its service life. Little details like this customers should not have to deal with.
Thanks,
Gburg
Thanks,
Gburg
I guess the assumption is that the (qualified) mechanic will insert his/her own jacking pads before jacking the car...but you know what ***-U-ME spells!
Many of us want to play it safe and have our own pads in there (or have a set readily available) so if the mechanic isn't so well qualified or doesn't happen to have pads that no damage will be done. Of course this will not protect from the totally clueless or those who don't care...so you still need to ask questions before anyone lifts your vehicle!
I'd rather just put the BMW type in and leave them there. Others prefer the fancier aluminum type and keep them in their car to be put in as needed.
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Originally Posted by Gburg
. . . Why did Chevy not install these at the factory? At some time a car is jacked-up during its service life. Little details like this customers should not have to deal with.
Thanks,
Gburg
Thanks,
Gburg
I have the rectangular pads, and am tempted to glue them in with silicone rubber sealant. Any thoughts? Flame away - - -
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You would be better off not glueing them in. Some flatbed haulers use those same slots for tie downs. If you block the slots the hauler might be tempted to tie off to your suspension parts which is just asking for trouble.
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Originally Posted by clevitekid
Because a Chevy is not a BMW, and because they can get away with it. And I agree with you totally.
I have the rectangular pads, and am tempted to glue them in with silicone rubber sealant. Any thoughts? Flame away - - -
I have the rectangular pads, and am tempted to glue them in with silicone rubber sealant. Any thoughts? Flame away - - -
What would you gain by using an adhesive? Besides aggravation if you ever needed to remove them that is...
What the hell, might as well use a couple pop rivets while you're at it!
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Originally Posted by ProfMoriarty
The rectangular pads snap in place firmly and have an expansion pin which makes their installation rock solid and immobile.
What would you gain by using an adhesive? Besides aggravation if you ever needed to remove them that is...
What the hell, might as well use a couple pop rivets while you're at it!
What would you gain by using an adhesive? Besides aggravation if you ever needed to remove them that is...
What the hell, might as well use a couple pop rivets while you're at it!
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Originally Posted by see3see6
Just got my jack pads from Bavarian autosports. Part #51 71 8 268 885 put them in last night and they fit great.Great investment for $5.95 a piece.Thanks for the info ProfMoriarty.
