Removing wheels correctly???
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Drifting
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From: Fort Myers, Florida
Removing wheels correctly???
Would like to buy a low-profile jack stand and remove the wheels on my Grand Sport so I can clean the inside of the rim. My questions are..
1. What tools do I need to buy to accomplish this?
2. Any step-by-step instructions?
Thanks in advance
Michael
1. What tools do I need to buy to accomplish this?
2. Any step-by-step instructions?
Thanks in advance
Michael
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Front inside rims can be cleaned with a car wash brush from local auto parts store. Rears can be done by hand with normal car wash sponge. it's a tight squeeze but can be done without removing wheels. Do all accessible areas then let the car roll about 2 feet forward in neutral and get the remaning portions that were adjacent to the calipers.
Makes your life much easier trying this way first.
Makes your life much easier trying this way first.
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This is the jack I recommend as a low profile: http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...5429_200345429
If you need a jack, this one works well.
Cleaning the wheels can be done as described in post #2.
Elmer
If you need a jack, this one works well.
Cleaning the wheels can be done as described in post #2.
Elmer
Burning Brakes
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From: Dyer IN
First you will want to loosen the bolt on the wheel you are going to take off while the wheel is on the ground (otherwise the wheel will spin if it is raised). Then you will want to jack the car up by the frame rails (this can be done with the pad on the jack or people use pucks). Since the wheel will be off for a period of time it will be a wise choice to put a stand on the side you are working on. Once the car is secured take off the 5 lug nuts and the wheel will lift right off.
The only note on putting wheels back on are ensure you tighten the bolts in a star pattern to make sure they are centered on the hub. Then do the above steps in reverse order (tighten bolts as much as possible in the air, drop the car, and then tighten when they are down on the ground).
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Drifting
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From: Fort Myers, Florida
You need a jack, a stand, and a lug wrench.
First you will want to loosen the bolt on the wheel you are going to take off while the wheel is on the ground (otherwise the wheel will spin if it is raised). Then you will want to jack the car up by the frame rails (this can be done with the pad on the jack or people use pucks). Since the wheel will be off for a period of time it will be a wise choice to put a stand on the side you are working on. Once the car is secured take off the 5 lug nuts and the wheel will lift right off.
The only note on putting wheels back on are ensure you tighten the bolts in a star pattern to make sure they are centered on the hub. Then do the above steps in reverse order (tighten bolts as much as possible in the air, drop the car, and then tighten when they are down on the ground).
First you will want to loosen the bolt on the wheel you are going to take off while the wheel is on the ground (otherwise the wheel will spin if it is raised). Then you will want to jack the car up by the frame rails (this can be done with the pad on the jack or people use pucks). Since the wheel will be off for a period of time it will be a wise choice to put a stand on the side you are working on. Once the car is secured take off the 5 lug nuts and the wheel will lift right off.
The only note on putting wheels back on are ensure you tighten the bolts in a star pattern to make sure they are centered on the hub. Then do the above steps in reverse order (tighten bolts as much as possible in the air, drop the car, and then tighten when they are down on the ground).
1. Where do you put the stand under the car?
2. Do you tighten as hard as you can or to a certain amount of pressure?
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A $20 to $30 1 1/2 ton cheap jack will do just fine. Use jacking pads and lift from the side of the car. No need to go to the expense of a low profile jack to get in from the front. If the car is lowered just lay a couple of 2 ft long 2x6s on the ground with the upper one staggered a little bit forward of the bottom board. That will give you a ramp to drive up. Once on the boards just run the jack in from the side. Can do all 4 wheels this way.
You don't need all sorts of fancy equipment to lift these cars. Been lifting C5s and C6 this way since 1997 with no issues.
Bill
You don't need all sorts of fancy equipment to lift these cars. Been lifting C5s and C6 this way since 1997 with no issues.
Bill
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Jack stands go on the frame.
Use lifting pucks to get clearance of the jack and the rocker panels. (VERY expensive to repair if broken)
Star pattern and using a Torque wrench tighten the nuts to 100 lb ft.
Elmer
Use lifting pucks to get clearance of the jack and the rocker panels. (VERY expensive to repair if broken)
Star pattern and using a Torque wrench tighten the nuts to 100 lb ft.
Elmer
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From: Everett Wa
Just do one side at a time.
1. Install jaking puck in front location and posisiton jack.
2. If you don't have airtools, loosing lug nuts for both wheels
3. Raise vehicle until both tires come off the ground.
4. Remove one wheel and clean.
5. Reinstall wheel and remove other wheel and clean.
6. After both wheels are reinstalled and tightened up lower vehicle and remove puck.
7. Torque nuts to 100ft lbs.
8. Repeat for other side.
Don't need a jack stand and this method is much easier. Just as a note I had never cleaned the inside of my stock crome wheels. Took over 5 hours to get them clean. One thing I did found out is that the inside of the barrel is painted and was stained badly. I used paint stripper and remove the paint and there is a very nice aluminum under it. Polished it up and waxed it and it looks very good now and is much easier to maintain.
1. Install jaking puck in front location and posisiton jack.
2. If you don't have airtools, loosing lug nuts for both wheels
3. Raise vehicle until both tires come off the ground.
4. Remove one wheel and clean.
5. Reinstall wheel and remove other wheel and clean.
6. After both wheels are reinstalled and tightened up lower vehicle and remove puck.
7. Torque nuts to 100ft lbs.
8. Repeat for other side.
Don't need a jack stand and this method is much easier. Just as a note I had never cleaned the inside of my stock crome wheels. Took over 5 hours to get them clean. One thing I did found out is that the inside of the barrel is painted and was stained badly. I used paint stripper and remove the paint and there is a very nice aluminum under it. Polished it up and waxed it and it looks very good now and is much easier to maintain.
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From: Hurley New York
http://www.bugmanweb.com/c6/c6index.html
Boards,You'll drive up on these in order to get the car high enough so that you can get your standard jack under the front end. You only have a 5-inch ground clearance.
Jack pucks. These hook onto specific locations on the Vette, and protect your rocker panels from damage by the jack. Don't lift without them
$20 Jackstands
Boards,You'll drive up on these in order to get the car high enough so that you can get your standard jack under the front end. You only have a 5-inch ground clearance.
Jack pucks. These hook onto specific locations on the Vette, and protect your rocker panels from damage by the jack. Don't lift without them
$20 Jackstands
Melting Slicks
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From: California
Front inside rims can be cleaned with a car wash brush from local auto parts store. Rears can be done by hand with normal car wash sponge. it's a tight squeeze but can be done without removing wheels. Do all accessible areas then let the car roll about 2 feet forward in neutral and get the remaning portions that were adjacent to the calipers.
Makes your life much easier trying this way first.
Makes your life much easier trying this way first.
http://www.autogeekmobile.net/daytona-special.html
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Drifting
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From: Fort Myers, Florida
Thanks to everyone for all of the help and the very detailed descriptions...I feel very confident in being able to accomplish what I was looking to achieve now!!!
Michael
Michael
