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Old Jan 29, 2013 | 09:18 PM
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I'm looking at the jacking pucks on corvettemods, and I'm wondering which ones to get. I don't want the plastic, leave in ones, I'm looking at the metal ones. One says that it replaces the jack's lift cradle, the other ones just fit into the jacking point and secure with a twist. I'm not even sure if the lift cradle is removable on my jack, so I'm leaning towards the other ones, but if anyone could give me some advice, I'd appreciate it.

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Old Jan 29, 2013 | 09:22 PM
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I'm looking at the jacking pucks on corvettemods, and I'm wondering which ones to get. I don't want the plastic, leave in ones, I'm looking at the metal ones. One says that it replaces the jack's lift cradle, the other ones just fit into the jacking point and secure with a twist. I'm not even sure if the lift cradle is removable on my jack, so I'm leaning towards the other ones, but if anyone could give me some advice, I'd appreciate it.

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Here are the one's I have. They work great http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/p-3...013-c5-c6.aspx

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Old Jan 29, 2013 | 09:22 PM
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Can't help with your question but have to ask......are you opposed to making your own with hockey pucks?

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...-and-11-a.html
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Old Jan 29, 2013 | 09:27 PM
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I have the ones that you leave in - they work great! Don't scrape even on speed bumps.
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Old Jan 29, 2013 | 09:33 PM
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Contact forum member FRISKY he makes a great metal jacking puck,
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Old Jan 29, 2013 | 09:34 PM
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Just make your own, $12 and half hour of your time...
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Old Jan 29, 2013 | 10:29 PM
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Save you money for worth while mods to the car. Make your own out of hockey pucks. Free pucks from you local practice rink and $3.50 worth of eye screws from Home Depot.
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Old Jan 29, 2013 | 10:32 PM
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I went with these from Elite Engineering.

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Originally Posted by RO55
I have the ones that you leave in - they work great! Don't scrape even on speed bumps.
And the are tough as nails too.
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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 01:54 AM
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I use a puck but no eyehooks...place it on the jack...roll it under the hole...not going anywhere with a few pumps of the jack
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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 02:08 AM
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Originally Posted by switchblade six
I use a puck but no eyehooks...place it on the jack...roll it under the hole...not going anywhere with a few pumps of the jack
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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 02:28 AM
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I have both also, but, I just leave the plastic ones in all the time..Ed
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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 03:09 AM
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Hockey pucks work great, with or without the eyebolts.
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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by mpuzach
I went with these from Elite Engineering.

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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 08:04 AM
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Metal to metal is more likely to slip than metal to rubber. With twist in or permanent mount it is almost impossible to scratch anything compared to something mounted on the jack being slid under the car.

I am very happy with my twist in rubber hockey pucks. Check The-Auction-Site-That-Shall-Not-Be-Mentioned.
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Originally Posted by FortMorganAl
Metal to metal is more likely to slip than metal to rubber. With twist in or permanent mount it is almost impossible to scratch anything compared to something mounted on the jack being slid under the car.

I am very happy with my twist in rubber hockey pucks. Check The-Auction-Site-That-Shall-Not-Be-Mentioned.
I've never used all 4 at one time.. just go buy one hockey puck

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Just cut yourself two pieces of 2x4 about 4" long. That's what they use at two different dealers that I know of and it works for me.
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I seldom use jacking pucks when lifting one corner/side of the car but when I do use jacking pucks I use the rectangular, beveled, hard plastic, BMW jacking pucks. They snap and 'lock' in-place but they're for temporary use only. I would never leave jacking pucks installed 24/7. I like the rectangular, beveled, BMW pucks because they 'lock' in-place and the beveled contour fits the cradle of my jack stands better than a flat, round puck. The car seems more secure when sitting on jack stands.

(I know I saved which specific BMW pucks I use but I can't find it at the moment).
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Originally Posted by 96GS#007
Better use an eye screw to secure the puck. I have personal knowledge of a non-secure puck slipping off the frame rail and severely cracking the front fender. this is a $1,000 fix if a shop does it. Don't take the chance.
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Originally Posted by RO55
I have the ones that you leave in - they work great! Don't scrape even on speed bumps.
have them in both vettes.....always there if I need them......
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