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Old Dec 12, 2018 | 11:58 AM
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Does anyone know if the C5 pucks can be used with a C7?
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I have the Reverse Logic ones and it states they are for C5/C6/C7.....I'm pretty sure the hole is the same across the models...
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Does anyone know if the C5 pucks can be used with a C7?
My C5 pucks fit my C7 perfectly.
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I suspect not. The C5 had steel frame rails while the C7 has aluminum frame rails. The aluminum wall thickness is thicker so it depends on how tight the jacking pucks fit when turned 90 degrees. As I recall, the normal C6 pucks would not work on the C6 Z06, which also had aluminum frame rails.
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Old Dec 12, 2018 | 12:56 PM
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The length of the T-nut shaft plus the thickness of the spacer between the T-nut and puck on the Reverse Logic jack pad is such that it will work with either the steel of aluminum chassis. That's why the tool is sold for C5/C6/C7 cars.

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I suspect not. The C5 had steel frame rails while the C7 has aluminum frame rails. The aluminum wall thickness is thicker so it depends on how tight the jacking pucks fit when turned 90 degrees. As I recall, the normal C6 pucks would not work on the C6 Z06, which also had aluminum frame rails.
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Old Dec 12, 2018 | 02:15 PM
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Very likely yes.
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Old Dec 12, 2018 | 11:48 PM
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Originally Posted by FireRoc
I suspect not. The C5 had steel frame rails while the C7 has aluminum frame rails. The aluminum wall thickness is thicker so it depends on how tight the jacking pucks fit when turned 90 degrees. As I recall, the normal C6 pucks would not work on the C6 Z06, which also had aluminum frame rails.
Not all of them are the same.

I have a set that fit on my '05 and my '08 base, but do not fit on my '14. I also have a set that fit on my '09 Z06 that fit perfectly on my '14. The aluminum frame is thicker than the steel frame.

However, if you have a set hanging around, check and see. I doubt they'll fit, but, your knees will curse me.
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Yes, they should work. I reused the BMW jacking pucks from my C5 in my C7.
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I had a c5 z and now a c7 GS. The jacking areas on the sides look indentical to my recollection.

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If anyone needs jacking pucks that work well & don't cost much I bought a set of these for $25 during the summer of 2017 (1 year before I bought my car since the price was so low). Their current price is $25.99. The pucks work well once you adjust the eye bolt so you get a snug fit. They even stayed in place during the 22+ mile drive down to Discount Tire last month (I didn't want to mess with installing them in parking lot at Discount).

BTW, the box they come in is just the right size to fit in the storage compartment in the back & it keeps all of your pucks together so you'll have them when you need them.

http://www.wildvettes.com/index.php/cPath/26


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Old Dec 13, 2018 | 10:33 AM
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Yes they will work. I have used the same pucks on my C5, C6, and my C7.
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Old Dec 13, 2018 | 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Oneslackr
If anyone needs jacking pucks that work well & don't cost much I bought a set of these for $25 during the summer of 2017 (1 year before I bought my car since the price was so low). Their current price is $25.99. The pucks work well once you adjust the eye bolt so you get a snug fit. They even stayed in place during the 22+ mile drive down to Discount Tire last month (I didn't want to mess with installing them in parking lot at Discount).

BTW, the box they come in is just the right size to fit in the storage compartment in the back & it keeps all of your pucks together so you'll have them when you need them.

http://www.wildvettes.com/index.php/cPath/26

Make your own with used hockey pucks. Much cheaper....unless you like the colors.
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Originally Posted by Vet Interested

Make your own with used hockey pucks. Much cheaper....unless you like the colors.
I just got through answering a similar comment to yours over the same thing in the Z06 section.

Yeah, that's what some people do if they have hockey pucks lying around. Most don't want to hassle with tracking down hockey pucks to make their own. Many places charge more for a set ($30+, $40+ etc..) than the ones I listed above. In 2017 I paid a flat $25 and that also included shipping.

The majority of Vette owners probably never use jacking pucks on their cars & that's fine too. I was just making people aware of a set that's relatively inexpensive compared to what others charge. I can understand if someone can't scrounge together $25 ($25.99 now) because that kind of money doesn't grow on trees.
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Originally Posted by Vet Interested

Make your own with used hockey pucks. Much cheaper....unless you like the colors.
Just grab a drill and a tap. Thread the I-bolts right in.
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Just grab a drill and a tap. Thread the I-bolts right in.
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Originally Posted by Oneslackr
I just got through answering a similar comment to yours over the same thing in the Z06 section.

Yeah, that's what some people do if they have hockey pucks lying around. Most don't want to hassle with tracking down hockey pucks to make their own. Many places charge more for a set ($30+, $40+ etc..) than the ones I listed above. In 2017 I paid a flat $25 and that also included shipping.

The majority of Vette owners probably never use jacking pucks on their cars & that's fine too. I was just making people aware of a set that's relatively inexpensive compared to what others charge. I can understand if someone can't scrounge together $25 ($25.99 now) because that kind of money doesn't grow on trees.
I did not have them laying around either. But I went to Play It Again Sports, (used sporting goods) and got them for $2.25 each plus hardware. Grand total..$12.00.
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I did not have them laying around either. But I went to Play It Again Sports, (used sporting goods) and got them for $2.25 each plus hardware. Grand total..$12.00.
If I had pucks lying around I probably would have made my own lifting pads. They can also be bought cheaply from places like Academy, Dicks Sporting Goods etc..for less than $2 each (even less than you paid). Not all Play It Again Sports have hockey pucks in stock either. But here is the thing, from my house to the nearest:

  • Academy - 21 miles
  • Dick's Sporting Goods - 31 miles
  • Play It Again Sports - 34 miles
I would have to waste time & gas to drive 42 - 68 miles round trip & spend lets say $8 - $12 for the pucks plus the eye bolts (also needing to make sure I buy right ones so the eyelet isn't too small or too big for the slots in the car) & then spend the few minutes to drill/assemble them. By that point how much money did I really save vs. buying a set online for $25 shipped that is ready to use out of the box.

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Of course I could go on Amazon & buy these (as was pointed out by another poster):
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Originally Posted by Oneslackr
If I had pucks lying around I probably would have made my own lifting pads. They can also be bought cheaply from places like Academy, Dicks Sporting Goods etc..for less than $2 each (even less than you paid). Not all Play It Again Sports have hockey pucks in stock either. But here is the thing, from my house to the nearest:
  • Academy - 21 miles
  • Dick's Sporting Goods - 31 miles
  • Play It Again Sports - 34 miles
I would have to waste time & gas to drive 42 - 68 miles round trip & spend lets say $8 - $12 for the pucks plus the eye bolts (also needing to make sure I buy right ones so the eyelet isn't too small or too big for the slots in the car) & then spend the few minutes to drill/assemble them. By that point how much money did I really save vs. buying a set online for $25 shipped that is ready to use out of the box.
You make it sound so complicated! LOL
I was trying to point out what worked for me CHEAP with very little time and gas needed. Showing members there are other options available if you are handy and have these businesses close by.
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Originally Posted by Vet Interested
You make it sound so complicated! LOL
I was trying to point out what worked for me CHEAP with very little time and gas needed. Showing members there are other options available if you are handy and have these businesses close by.
It's not complicated but if you have everything around the corner, unlike me, then that makes things a whole lot easier. I posted that Amazon link above, $6.61 for 6 pucks. That's a good deal. You could build a set for less than $10. But the convenience of just pulling them out of the box ready to use for $25 is worth it to me. As I said most places charge more for a set. Like you I was just giving people another option. To each their own.
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