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Leave-in pucks work great with Quickjack. I have had both plastic and aluminum leave-ins. Both work great at home and at the dealer when you are in for service. Aluminum looks nicer, and I went with red to see them easier when aligning with the Quickjack pucks. Plastic come out easier if, by any chance, you need to get towed . . .
Hello folks. I just offered a quickjack and I actually don’t have pucks. I searched and I get mixed results. So I want to ask in a different way.
are there any negative reasons why the leave in pucks on Amazon will not work for me and the quickjack?
or should I get the rubber ones and keep them in the trunk and use as needed.
I have never used the jack or pucks before.
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2019 C7 Z06 3LZ (full side skirts and lip)
You'd need the blocks or something similar that come with the QuickJacks. There's "pockets" on the jacks to place the blocks in, and move as needed to align with the cars jacking points. Stay in or similar jacking pucks aren't thick enough to reach the bottom of the pocket in the jack. You might be able to to use jacking pucks and a block of wood, but either way, something is needed inside the pockets (x4) of the jacks.
Edit: maybe I misunderstood your question. If you have the blocks and are asking just about jacking pucks, then any would fine. I've used old hockey pucks and have a set of aluminum pucks now too.
I'll take a shot at this;
Using jacking pucks prevents metal jack to metal car and slipping while jacked. This would be the primary reason. Jacking on the GM recommended points is best for your safety and the car's. As far as side skirts no issue, other than clearance. I roll my front end up on a flat 2x8 just to bump it up for the clearance before jacking. With all this in account I think which one you use depends on your preference.
Exactly what I did... I got the leave-in red aluminum pucks for visibility. They work great with my QuickJack. Before I had them I used the rubber hockey puck type and they also worked well with the QJ. Just a little less convenient, and then would have to carry those or some others with on the road.
Originally Posted by JonMN
Leave-in pucks work great with Quickjack. I have had both plastic and aluminum leave-ins. Both work great at home and at the dealer when you are in for service. Aluminum looks nicer, and I went with red to see them easier when aligning with the Quickjack pucks. Plastic come out easier if, by any chance, you need to get towed . . .
I got the plastic pucks that stay in the slot from RPI. They are a tight fit and will stay there until it is time to take them out.
I bought into the argument that plastic is less likely to fall out, weight, if they do, i would rather have plastic bouncing around under my car than a puck made of aluminum. jmho
Aluminum is also very light... and the mounting bolts get a little blue (or green even) Loctite. They ain't falling out anywhere.
Originally Posted by Vette Jockey
I got the plastic pucks that stay in the slot from RPI. They are a tight fit and will stay there until it is time to take them out.
I bought into the argument that plastic is less likely to fall out, weight, if they do, i would rather have plastic bouncing around under my car than a puck made of aluminum. jmho
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Originally Posted by Myrddin6464
So how do I put these on if I can’t jack the car up without them? Might be a dumb question. But I can’t see how it’s possible while on the ground.
Jack the car from the crossmember in the front and use jack stands. You should be able to raise the front high enough to also install the rear pucks. That's my plan. I currently carry pucks with me but I like the idea of having them "permanently" installed.
I was able to put my pucks on without jacking it up in my driveway, but it was before I had side skirts on. Not sure if that helps but it should be doable.
Those should work fine, they look a lot like he ones I got from a forum supplier back in the day before they were more widely available. I installed mine with the car on the ground. I don't have a jack with a low enough bottom reach to get under there. Or ramps. You could drive one end at a time up on a 2x12 or whatever to get a little extra room to work.
Originally Posted by Myrddin6464
Sadly, I only have the quickjack. No floor jack or jack stands. I’ll figure out something.
As another member stated, ride up on 2X12's or other combination to get access so you can screw them in. I used the aluminum color from amazon for easy visibility.
Good luck,
Rich
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Last edited by Vette Ski; Apr 2, 2021 at 03:35 PM.
So how do I put these on if I can’t jack the car up without them? Might be a dumb question. But I can’t see how it’s possible while on the ground.
You'll have to lie flat on the ground... I did it without jacking my car or driving up anything. It's not comfortable but can be done. Get a bright flashlight to help see what is going on under there. Might be more challenging with skirts - not because the car is any lower, its just extra stuff in your way.
Any concerns about the "leave in" pucks should you find yourself in a situation where the car needs to be pulled onto a flatbed or dragged out of a ditch? The pucks will block the same holes that you'd put V-bridle hooks into to pull the car.
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Quickjack question about jacking pucks
