Portable Jack
03-24-2019, 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by mike3LT
Thank you. I am aware of this method. It does not answer my question however. I love this forum and everyone's willingness to help but I feel like Tom Cruise in A Few Good Men trying to get an answer at this point. Maybe it's me, maybe I can't handle the truth 
I am abandoning further attempts at trying to get more answers. I will take my chances with whatever decision I make. Thank you to those who provided feedback on their own experiences - very helpful.
I do sincerely appreciate everyone's time.
I am abandoning further attempts at trying to get more answers. I will take my chances with whatever decision I make. Thank you to those who provided feedback on their own experiences - very helpful.
I do sincerely appreciate everyone's time.
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Luzifer (04-09-2021)
03-24-2019, 03:12 PM
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I bought a used C4 jack many years ago (Corvettes at Carlisle) when I dumped the runflats on my C5. Sold the car but kept the jack for my 13GS which doesn’t have runflats. You can still find used C4 jacks on eBay.
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mike3LT (03-24-2019)
03-24-2019, 04:04 PM
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Racer
As TorchRedFred noted, rarely is your Vette going to be on a flat, level solid ground. Odds are higher it will be in dirt on the side of a highway or roadway. Who wants to drive on a rim to a solid area? I wouldn't risk jacking up this car in most places.
03-24-2019, 04:28 PM
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Mike, I tried the roll and find technique once. It was a no go because the sight line to the tread is very limited, even with an inflated rear. Small nail or staple very hard to find. Slow leak, I aired up went home and got it fixed.
I agree, pulling the wheel is safest surest way.
I spend a lot of time in Baja (but sadly, not with the Corvette). Hence, I am somewhat biased towards being able to fix a flat in remote places on my own, and that has carried over to sporting around in the C6 in the lower 48.
Thanks for posting about this. This place remains one of the best resources for Corvette knowledge I have found, just trying to give back a fraction of what I have gained here. And PS: my sis lives up the road from you in Marion, I hope to be out that way in August, we can compare flat fix notes!
I agree, pulling the wheel is safest surest way.
I spend a lot of time in Baja (but sadly, not with the Corvette). Hence, I am somewhat biased towards being able to fix a flat in remote places on my own, and that has carried over to sporting around in the C6 in the lower 48.
Thanks for posting about this. This place remains one of the best resources for Corvette knowledge I have found, just trying to give back a fraction of what I have gained here. And PS: my sis lives up the road from you in Marion, I hope to be out that way in August, we can compare flat fix notes!
03-24-2019, 04:45 PM
#26
my aluminum low profile race jack fit in the car, for long trips. it does take space but I have room
03-24-2019, 07:51 PM
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Thanks guys - great stuff! Did some more searching on the forum and it looks like ACDelco 34111 was mentioned as a good solution to my problem. This may ultimately be the direction I choose to go. As always, and like another poster said, this place is the best resource I have found for these cars. You guys rock.
03-24-2019, 08:45 PM
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I don't see how that jack solves your problem either, but I give up.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...k-failure.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...k-slipped.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...k-slipped.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...k-failure.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...k-slipped.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...k-slipped.html
03-25-2019, 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by TorchRedFred
I don't see how that jack solves your problem either, but I give up.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...k-failure.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...k-slipped.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...k-slipped.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...k-failure.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...k-slipped.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...k-slipped.html
03-25-2019, 09:12 PM
#31
Drifting
Unpopular opinion here but I like to be self sufficient. I’ve been carrying a jack from my Infiniti G37. Previously had a harbor freight jack but I retired it when it wore out. Been running non run flats for 29K miles. I’ve received about 5 punctures the first 20K miles so you could say I’m probably the most unlikely driver ever.
I also carry a dynaplug kit and mini compressor in the cubby. 100+ piece tool set and jack behind the seat. i dont know if you’ve ever been to central North Dakota, but there aint jack **** out here. It’s so much easier to just repair the tire myself and keep on going. If you’re breaking torque on the lugs while on jacks, you’re doing it wrong.
Break torque before you jack the car, jack car, remove lug and wheels, find puncture, repair, install wheels and lugs hand tight, lower and torque.
I’ve also removed the clutch master cylinder in a parking lot and repaired it so I could continue autocrossing. This was way before GM sent out the recall. Much faster, easier, cheaper than waiting till the weekday for the dealer to open.
This was when my tick master cylinder came and I swapped it out. Same procedure as when I repaired the stock one. I was lucky that tractor supply co. Was across the street so I could get a jackstand instead of having to place a wheel under the car.
I also carry a dynaplug kit and mini compressor in the cubby. 100+ piece tool set and jack behind the seat. i dont know if you’ve ever been to central North Dakota, but there aint jack **** out here. It’s so much easier to just repair the tire myself and keep on going. If you’re breaking torque on the lugs while on jacks, you’re doing it wrong.
Break torque before you jack the car, jack car, remove lug and wheels, find puncture, repair, install wheels and lugs hand tight, lower and torque.
I’ve also removed the clutch master cylinder in a parking lot and repaired it so I could continue autocrossing. This was way before GM sent out the recall. Much faster, easier, cheaper than waiting till the weekday for the dealer to open.
This was when my tick master cylinder came and I swapped it out. Same procedure as when I repaired the stock one. I was lucky that tractor supply co. Was across the street so I could get a jackstand instead of having to place a wheel under the car.
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Luzifer (04-09-2021)
03-25-2019, 09:49 PM
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Team Owner
Just drive on the run-flat tire, or air up a non-run-flat. Ain't no way I'd be carrying a jack in my Vette. Air pump? Ok. Jack? nope...
03-25-2019, 09:49 PM
#33
Team Owner
Maybe it's helpful to add conditions. Pretend it's 7PM Saturday night of a holiday weekend, meaning all shops are closed until Tuesday 8am. You are 400 miles away from home and absolutely have to be back Monday evening. There's a nail in [pick a tire] that can be plugged safely.
Will the jack, as previously described, work?
Will the jack, as previously described, work?
03-25-2019, 10:38 PM
#34
Le Mans Master
This thread gives new meaning to the line "Paralysis by analysis".
You do realize that, when you have a flat tire, you may not be able to get any jack under under your car, right? Often, the only way to plug a flat is to roll the vehicle to such a position that the hole/puncture is moderately accessible, then plug it at that point, with the tire on the car.
Have you ever plugged a flat? I have plugged tires that I had to push and/or pull on so hard that if the tire were not mounted on the hub, I could not have done it.
You are developing a repair strategy that will not likely work out. Keep your plug kit, air compressor, and fix-a-flat handy, and LEAVE THE JACK AT HOME! JMO, though....
You do realize that, when you have a flat tire, you may not be able to get any jack under under your car, right? Often, the only way to plug a flat is to roll the vehicle to such a position that the hole/puncture is moderately accessible, then plug it at that point, with the tire on the car.
Have you ever plugged a flat? I have plugged tires that I had to push and/or pull on so hard that if the tire were not mounted on the hub, I could not have done it.
You are developing a repair strategy that will not likely work out. Keep your plug kit, air compressor, and fix-a-flat handy, and LEAVE THE JACK AT HOME! JMO, though....
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03-25-2019, 11:00 PM
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Team Owner
03-26-2019, 02:13 AM
#36
Drifting
This thread gives new meaning to the line "Paralysis by analysis".
You do realize that, when you have a flat tire, you may not be able to get any jack under under your car, right? Often, the only way to plug a flat is to roll the vehicle to such a position that the hole/puncture is moderately accessible, then plug it at that point, with the tire on the car.
Have you ever plugged a flat? I have plugged tires that I had to push and/or pull on so hard that if the tire were not mounted on the hub, I could not have done it.
You are developing a repair strategy that will not likely work out. Keep your plug kit, air compressor, and fix-a-flat handy, and LEAVE THE JACK AT HOME! JMO, though....
You do realize that, when you have a flat tire, you may not be able to get any jack under under your car, right? Often, the only way to plug a flat is to roll the vehicle to such a position that the hole/puncture is moderately accessible, then plug it at that point, with the tire on the car.
Have you ever plugged a flat? I have plugged tires that I had to push and/or pull on so hard that if the tire were not mounted on the hub, I could not have done it.
You are developing a repair strategy that will not likely work out. Keep your plug kit, air compressor, and fix-a-flat handy, and LEAVE THE JACK AT HOME! JMO, though....
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VetteofSD (09-11-2019)
03-26-2019, 02:20 PM
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Melting Slicks
What about one of those air bags like the off roaders use? Will that lift a Vette without breaking anything? Need a pretty high volume compressor.
03-26-2019, 02:38 PM
#38
Burning Brakes
My emergency kit; Run flats, AAA card, phone, and credit card. Maybe a handheld CB if going out of range of cell tower - though a handheld will only get you a few miles, so still needs to be traffic around you. Oh, and a first aid kit (in each of my cars). I have a battery jumper that I've carried in other vehicles - better than jumper cables.
I wouldn't have anything other than run flats.
And last but not least, I do have race ramps for working at home. Not cheap, but well worth it.
I wouldn't have anything other than run flats.
And last but not least, I do have race ramps for working at home. Not cheap, but well worth it.
03-26-2019, 11:26 PM
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Burning Brakes
I had a small screw in my drivers side rear with RUN FLATS had 4000 miles on them. I drive it home and pulled the wheel and had it plugged. The TPMS sensor illuminate. Drove for 6 miles that way to get home. PS. I use a low profile floor jack with a hockey puck. If I jack up at the rear location in front of the rear wheel with my 2.5 Ton floor jack lifts the rear and the front at the same time.