Help-wrong jacking point
Team Owner
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St. Jude Donor '15
"In honor of jpee"
Must be me, but I don't understand your last post OP. The fact is something is broken, probably the spring. Get it fixed. Probably a bad idea to drive it, therefore, flat bed it to whomever you trust to do the work--- dealer, indie shop, friend's garage, etc. If you feel like it, report back on what happened, how it got fixed and maybe the cost to repair. Thanks. 
Melting Slicks
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Good luck. Let us know how it turns out. Not quite sure of your last post though.
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I knew I would be burned, but read my last post it was a tire rim detail, but I keep hearing about my mud flap thing. I will come back with other things the are meaning to this web sight, I promise. I am not on any social media what so ever, no time, never will. I will give all a little kiss to all the high brows, my car was tagged "of special interest" so I have perfect fit and no orange peel. The total frame of the 2014 c7 sits in my building. I have learned alot and I owe knowledge back. Hey give me a man hug, only a Harley gets more tail!
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St. Jude Donor '14-'15
In fact, my first mistake was improperly lifting the car, so I can feel your pain. Thankfully, my stupidity (not calling yours that) didn't result in damage.
We have the info available for all of you now, though. Sorry to hear of your misfortune, but learn from it and always feel free to ask here before doing. There are a lot of us that will gladly help in any way we can.
Le Mans Master
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You guys are pretty ruthless. Very sad actually. With that said unloaded the spring Matt be very close to the oil pan. I've not looked at the c7 clearance but the c5 is right there and to the untrained eye the spring may appear bent as it has a natural bend to it when unloaded. Try to be nice to your fellow car enthusiasts.
Dave
Dave
Le Mans Master
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From: Streamwood illinois
You guys are pretty ruthless. Very sad actually. With that said unloaded the spring Matt be very close to the oil pan. I've not looked at the c7 clearance but the c5 is right there and to the untrained eye the spring may appear bent as it has a natural bend to it when unloaded. Try to be nice to your fellow car enthusiasts.
Dave
Dave
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You guys are pretty ruthless. Very sad actually. With that said unloaded the spring Matt be very close to the oil pan. I've not looked at the c7 clearance but the c5 is right there and to the untrained eye the spring may appear bent as it has a natural bend to it when unloaded. Try to be nice to your fellow car enthusiasts.
Dave
Dave
If the spring is cracked the car will be extremely low when put back on the ground.
OP... have you put the car back on the ground yet? You may not have broken the spring... best take some pictures. The spring has some flex to it and it may have touched the pan when you were jacking and not taken the full weight of the car. Check closely for cracks... if you see any I'd replace the spring. Again... put the car on the ground... you'll know quickly if you actually cracked it.
Le Mans Master
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From: Streamwood illinois
On a side note I'd be shocked if he even put a nick in that spring let alone damaged it in any way. Look for cracks as the post above me said. If you don't see any Im sure you are fine. When you lower it you'll know for sure if you cracked it as the ride height will be much lower. You could put it down and let it settle and Jack it back up to be even more sure. This way you apply force to the spring in the reverse direction than you did jacking and that will definitely bring any cracks to your attention.
Last edited by T_Vert; Jul 2, 2014 at 05:52 PM.
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St. Jude Donor '14-'15
The good news is that the spring is all of $250 list, $160 dealer cost...
The bad news is the labor and tools involved to change it are extensive.
We also have a How-To posted on that here.
The bad news is the labor and tools involved to change it are extensive.
We also have a How-To posted on that here.
Team Owner
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You don't need the special GM tool to do the swap. The service manual shows a complex method, but www.ls1howto.com has an easy DIY how-to.
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You don't need the special GM tool to do the swap. The service manual shows a complex method, but www.ls1howto.com has an easy DIY how-to.
Drifting
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this type of language reflects negatively on you (could care less), and also on the forum. maybe you can spend some time in a remedial writing course, and enhance our mutual image. or, respond with some silly inane personal shot.
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St. Jude Donor '14-'15
Bud... I think you should see a few of my other posts.
If you were offended, I'm sorry. Once you read through all of the How-Tos, etc. I'd appreciate an apology on the insult regarding the "remedial writing course".
No personal shots here, friend - in all seriousness, sorry to have offended you.
Mind if I ask what set you off?
If you were offended, I'm sorry. Once you read through all of the How-Tos, etc. I'd appreciate an apology on the insult regarding the "remedial writing course".
No personal shots here, friend - in all seriousness, sorry to have offended you.
Mind if I ask what set you off?
Drifting
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Good luck. Let us know how it turns out. Not quite sure of your last post though.
This site will often give some good insight and advice or share a laugh or two.
And then there's the handful of ***holes that exist to show how much time they have on their hands to belittle others....
This site will often give some good insight and advice or share a laugh or two.
And then there's the handful of ***holes that exist to show how much time they have on their hands to belittle others....