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I am 72 and never had issues working under any car using floor jack and jack stands. But when I got my 2012 c6 I got a set of Quickjacks. 5k capacity. Really made life easy.
Low-profile jack, and some jackstands or if you don't mind spending a little money and investing in something that will make your life 10x easier, race ramps.Jack is easy enough sure but luggig in out, placing stands, lining them up, lowering, all 1 by 1 gets old. Super convenient to just lay down some ramps and drive right up.
this vehicle quickly morphed into my wife's new baby, and she goes the extra mile to keep her spotless, so have to proceed cautiously
should have been more specific, my concern is putting any scuff marks on her during the lifting and holding up process. Well, that and whether my wife would even let me play mechanic at all!
but really like to get a better look at the trans fluid leak and hard to do so while she's planted on the ground.
Congrats on the ride. If your that worried, maybe find a local Vette mechanic that you can take it to. Other than that, if you are intent on doing it yourself with the least amount of work and possible scuffing, buy a set of QuickJacks and call it a day. Otherwise, you are going to jack it up from the front and back and use jackstands.
If you're not aware, there are four slots in the frame, two on each side, made for "pucks" that are available on line and probably e-bay. By using the pucks it not only places the jacks in the right place but also spaces the lifting points about 1-1/2" lower so there's much less of a chance of scratching the body with your jack. The pucks are quickly installed and removed, made of hard rubber and fit into the slots and twist to lock in. I use them anytime I want to lift the car. You do need to get down on your hands and knees to install them, although I believe there are a few out there that are permanent. Still best advice is two floor jacks even with the pucks. Other option is build some blocks like Corvette Ed in the picture of his C5. PS, look close at the picture and see the car is only resting on 3 of the jack stands!!
Yeah you will want something soft like wood or material designed for supporting vehicle weight
Do not lift directly by the pinch without some soft materials
You may use wood on the frame rail depending on the vehicle, although the service manual may discourage this.
I recommend read the service manual if it is your first time to raise the vehicle, to ensure your placement is correct.
Also, Remember the car can kill you. Double up everything, two stands, two jacks, dont be cheap. Make sure the ground is level and strong surface. Make sure the vehicle will not roll. Use a wheel chock. This is my safety talk, many find unnecessary but if the jack or stand fails, they aren't around to tell us that they should have used two of anything.
Also be aware that the rocker panel underneath the sides from behind the front wheel to in front of the rear wheel will crack if you try to jack the vehicle up and the jack contacts it. As already mentioned you need the jacking pucks and you need to know where to locate them, the rockers are cut out in those areas just behind the front wheel and in front of the rear wheel on each side of the car, good luck!
Basic question….New Vette Owner
