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What I did with my '08, and will do with my '12. Bought a set of 4 pucks with eyebolts ($23). Applied sealant/adhesive to the surface that contacts the puck location. Installed them, then tightened the eyebolts in the slots by turning the pucks as far as possible by hand. In place, permanently. Virtually invisible without getting down and looking at the rail. Certainly no ground clearance problems, and I don't have to carry them around with me in the event the car has to go on a lift.
If any shop is going to work on my car, I tell them to be sure and use the pucks for their lift.
Translation: Jacking pucks are not needed and by asking about them, the OP (and anyone else) must be crazy for wanting them.
Then you got called on the carpet because....
1) GM does offer pucks
2) Just because you don't have a need for them, doesn't mean other people don't have a need for them
The rest of your post is self-justification.
: I called a dealer and was told that they don't sell and never have sold jacking pucks.
Last edited by Cherokee Nation; 02-15-2018 at 11:01 PM.
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I'll join this silly debate. I've owned 4 Vettes. never had one in a shop... do my own work. Having said that, I can't say that I've ever had the need for (4) "custom" jacking pads. I put a 3" chunk of 2X4 on my jack. Once I get the car up on a stand, the jack comes out.
The only reason I can see for needing (4) separate pads that attach in the slots, is if I were to have a post lift.
I am seriously thinking of having a velvet pouch made for the block.
That other dude don't get it tho.The wood will "Crush"....Use hard oak!..
Translation: Jacking pucks are not needed and by asking about them, the OP (and anyone else) must be crazy for wanting them.
Then you got called on the carpet because....
1) GM does offer pucks
2) Just because you don't have a need for them, doesn't mean other people don't have a need for them
mine's lowered, so it's tough to get my low-profile jack under the rear cradle with clearance for a piece of wood unless i drive the rear tires onto boards first (and impossible to reach the front cradle), so i usually just use hockey pucks on the side jacking points for simple wheel-area work.
I'll join this silly debate. I've owned 4 Vettes. never had one in a shop... do my own work. Having said that, I can't say that I've ever had the need for (4) "custom" jacking pads. I put a 3" chunk of 2X4 on my jack. Once I get the car up on a stand, the jack comes out.
The only reason I can see for needing (4) separate pads that attach in the slots, is if I were to have a post lift.
I am seriously thinking of having a velvet pouch made for the block.
When you slide the floor jack under the side of the car, the pucks keep jacks with a large saddle from f'ing up the rocker panel. One of the jacks I have will not work unless I want to crush the rocker panel or use a puck.....the saddle is too large.
Once again, a response that is typical of someone who polishes and cruises. All the while refusing to understand that some of us race and therefore have a need to lift the car often, at a minimum to bleed brake fluid, change brake pads, rotors, wheels, etc. in the garage/shop while prepping as well as at the track should the need arise.
use whatever you like.page 0-25 to page 0-29 in factory service manual show diagrams and procedures for the use of the Kent-Moore supplied J43625 jacking pads.Gm LS tool kits are made and supplied by Kent Moore to GM dealers.anyone that cares to use the factory tool kits can purchase online.Kent Moore manufactures great tools or just use a 12 pound sledge hammer.your choice
I believe these pictures are of the BMW pucks the OP is referring too.
They've been on my C6 for a few years, they're tight and stay in place so the sills don't get crushed by someone having a mental lapse.
That's them. Is this a pic of your car? any fitment issues with them?
Originally Posted by Phred2
I believe these pictures are of the BMW pucks the OP is referring too.
They've been on my C6 for a few years, they're tight and stay in place so the sills don't get crushed by someone having a mental lapse.
use whatever you like.page 0-25 to page 0-29 in factory service manual show diagrams and procedures for the use of the Kent-Moore supplied J43625 jacking pads.Gm LS tool kits are made and supplied by Kent Moore to GM dealers.anyone that cares to use the factory tool kits can purchase online.Kent Moore manufactures great tools or just use a 12 pound sledge hammer.your choice
Thanks,But like I said I don't need any more tools or a Puck I'm 74 years young and the Dr said NO more working on cars after my 3rd surgery on my left shoulder last year.......That 12 pound sledge hammer sounds good tho....I can't do it but I will have some teens use it to put my 08 to death.BTY irok: Do you buy Kent Moore tools (Never heard of them) from GM?
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02-15-2018, 09:26 PM
That other dude don't get it tho.The wood will "Crush"....Use hard oak!..
BTY irok: Do you buy Kent Moore tools (Never heard of them) from GM?