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If you ever have to work under your car there is more to just jacking it up in the air. The past video I posted on that subject helped a lot of folks out. This time I wanted to show exactly where GM recommends safety jack stands for a C7. Never get under a car even if you think it's only going to be for a second without properly placing a safety stand. I personally have been tired or feeling lazy while doing a repair job and thought, ehhhh I don't need a jack stand. Wrong, wrong, wrong! The jack hydraulics can fail without any notice in an instant or the car itself could roll and slip. That can become a quick disaster in more than one way. I guess the older I get the wiser I get because nowadays it's mandatory to use a stand when going under the vehicle. I hope this video helps you out and please share with family, friends and collogues that do this kind of work. 2020 was bad enough, let's keep '21 as good as we can. Thanks and stay safe! -(Ozz) Glen
If you ever have to work under your car there is more to just jacking it up in the air. The past video I posted on that subject helped a lot of folks out. This time I wanted to show exactly where GM recommends safety jack stands for a C7. Never get under a car even if you think it's only going to be for a second without properly placing a safety stand. I personally have been tired or feeling lazy while doing a repair job and thought, ehhhh I don't need a jack stand. Wrong, wrong, wrong! The jack hydraulics can fail without any notice in an instant or the car itself could roll and slip. That can become a quick disaster in more than one way. I guess the older I get the wiser I get because nowadays it's mandatory to use a stand when going under the vehicle. I hope this video helps you out and please share with family, friends and collogues that do this kind of work. 2020 was bad enough, let's keep '21 as good as we can. Thanks and stay safe! -(Ozz) Glen
The video claims not to jack on the very rear crossmember.I always jack their per Jerry illustration.
Late owners manual added rear location A excellent diagram added to my phone.Thanks again
Great video and safety reminder, Thanks
Just a recommendation, as opposed to using a block of wood between jackstands and placement point, I use a piece of rubber tire as less chance of slippage and don't have to worry about an old piece of wood possibly splitting out on you.
Floor jacks of the proper low profile/ style as depicted in OzzRockStar's video, are essential to use floor jack stands. Besides, ramps ARE risky. It's just that simple. Cheap insurance....
Last edited by Skid Row Joe; Jan 4, 2021 at 03:57 PM.
Proper Jack Stand Placement
