Cyber2010

I'm looking to buy a jack, stands, ramps for use with my Corvette (and my daily drivers as well). Any recommendations, advice, tips to share?

I primarily need them for oil changes, removing wheels to clean, maybe installing splash guards, etc. I don't need race ramps, just very typical DIY type stuff.

Thanks in advance!

GTJim

I plan on getting these from Griots Garage.

http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...+set+of+two.do

http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...+set+of+two.do

They also have a set of extension ramps for ultra low vehicles. About $500.00 for the two so it's not cheap.

Richor

I bought my low pro jack from amazon. Other than that I got the jack stands etc from pep boys. IMO you dont need anything fancy besides the low profile jack, everything else is over kill. Just be sure to use the pucks for jacking

Hogvette

Here are the ramps I use for oil changes... low profile so the car rolls onto them with no dragging:





Then they just hang on the wall when not in use:



I also use the Omega low profile hydraulic jack... again it slides under the vette (front and back) with zero rubbing.

Richor

Check out the sticky and it will answer all of your questions

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...nd-the-c6.html

breakskeet

Those are Race Ramps. Just sold by Griot's Garage.

I have a whole bunch of the different products that Race Ramps offers!
Yes they are expensive but well worth it!

cheers!

GotVett?

Just a few pics of the RaceRamps. Have the "cradels" from them also but haven't used them yet. A little pricey but a good product and I bought directly from them. Got the jack and stands from Freight Harbor at a very good price. Happy with all of it.

fun12bet

That looks great and secure. What is the part number of the jack that you bought from Harbor freight?

GotVett?

Mine is the U.S. General 2-ton "low profile" race jack (part # 92782). Pretty happy with it but alot of the guys have a problem with some jacks (various brands of cheap jacks) leaking.

LT1 Z51

As others have said, you can't go wrong with Race Ramps.

I've got a US General Floor Jack as well and it's always worked as expected minus one small issue (see below, no big deal though).

LT1 Z51

Have you ever had a problem with having to apply pressure to it during lowering? Mine seems to not self lower without a "load." I've swapped the hydraulic fluid and then it works again, but I don't use it enough so I am thinking that could be it.

Otherwise I agree, awesome jack.

Rossi6998

Are the extensions needed for the C6 Corvette???

griff99

If I hadn't inherited a perfectly working floor jack for free, I'd be buying the Norco 71232...

http://www.norcoindustries.com/products_71232.shtml

I don't know if any forum vendors carry it, but it comes with a lifetime warranty and although it is no longer made in the USA, they supposedly use much better components and seals than the other Chinese made jacks.

I also have a set of the Craftsman 3-ton high lift jack stands, don't really need the high lift for the Corvette but they come in handy for the SUV, and the height differential between the high lift ones and the regular ones at the short end is only a little over 1".

Before I go dropping hundreds of dollars on Raceramps, I am saving my $$$ for a MaxJax.

3LZZ06

Race Ramps are a great product!!!

I also got (4) aluminum jack stands and a low profile aluminum jack from Harbor Freight for under $150.

CodyC6

No. The 67" ramps are fine for the C6. I have the 67" 2-piece ramps from Race Ramps and they work fine.

http://www.raceramps.com/67racerampsxt.html

I recommend their wheel chocks also. Great product.
http://www.raceramps.com/wheelchocks.html

Wayne O

I use a slightly modified Craftsman 2-ton aluminum floor jack (with adaptor beams) and jack stands from Sears. Other than a simple board ramp to gain enough clearance to get my floor jack and attached adaptor beam under the car, I've never had the need to use Race Ramp or Rhino ramps. As a general rule I shy away from places like Harbor Freight. When it comes to tools (especially hand tools) I've always been satisfied with Craftsman quality.

Top_Fuel

Me too...until I bought this 2 Ton Craftsman Aluminum Jack. It barely outlasted the 1 year waranty it came with before it started leaking. Read the reviews at that link. 98 reviews with an overall rating of 1.5 out of 5 stars.

PaulEddie

Been looking for a low profile jack myself. Several out there with different brand names but look like they are made by the same manufacturer. Bought this one today, lowest delivered price I have found, $299.

http://tools.usatoolwarehouse.com/se...query=atd+7325

00Nassau

Just buy a set of Rhino Ramps and two 2" x 8" boards 3 feet long to get up on the Rhino Ramps without dragging the air dam.

HuskerBullet

I also have the Race Ramps and I really like 'em. I also have the Omega low profile jack and jack stands along with a cross beam....I think its a great combo for our Vette's, but to each their own, good luck!