Jack stand point on a C7 ???
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Melting Slicks
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Jack stand point on a C7 ???
I have four 6 ton jack stands that have a good size "U" saddles and want to know if anyone has a solution to use the 4 "puck" points to net a secure lift. I will be installing headers, A&A kit and meth so it will need to be rock solid. Any ideas or should I just find other points around the suspension. I know I need to remove the steering rack and some other stuff so I'm concerned. Wish there was a jack stand to puck adapter!!!
EDIT:
No solid leads to my question so I fabricated my own. See post #18 for my solution!
EDIT:
No solid leads to my question so I fabricated my own. See post #18 for my solution!
Last edited by imxz28; Oct 13, 2015 at 11:27 PM.
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Pro
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Looks like C7Jake just used standard jack stands with the standard "u" shaped prong and set his car down on the two red spots shown for the rear, and the green spots on the front (using the diagram shown above. My question for you is...If you plan on using the jacking puck pads to set the car on...then how do you plan on jacking the car up?? Just a question.
As a side note, if you really want the puck style stands, you can use the ESCO flat top jack stands such as these (they are rather pricey though)....
As a side note, if you really want the puck style stands, you can use the ESCO flat top jack stands such as these (they are rather pricey though)....
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Melting Slicks
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Looks like C7Jake just used standard jack stands with the standard "u" shaped prong and set his car down on the two red spots shown for the rear, and the green spots on the front (using the diagram shown above. My question for you is...If you plan on using the jacking puck pads to set the car on...then how do you plan on jacking the car up?? Just a question.
I think the red and green zones are hard points.
I would jack the whole back up first from purple zone then same for the front. These stand I have are huge and will require stair stepping.
BTW I do like the stand you posted and appreciate everyone's advice. Thanks guys!
Last edited by imxz28; Oct 8, 2015 at 11:33 AM.
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Thanks for your thoughts on this. Haven't tried it yet, but was going to approach it the way the next writer/respondent suggests. Jacking on the hard points. Wasn't going to use the pucks. Need to buy a jack with a longer reach than the one I have now. Frank
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I have four 6 ton jack stands that have a good size "U" saddles and want to know if anyone has a solution to use the 4 "puck" points to net a secure lift. I will be installing headers, A&A kit and meth so it will need to be rock solid. Any ideas or should I just find other points around the suspension. I know I need to remove the steering rack and some other stuff so I'm concerned. Wish there was a jack stand to puck adapter!!!
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Try http://www.reverselogic.us/ -- seems like they have what you are looking for. Let me know, as I have the same question about jack stand/puck adapter. Frank
I think my plan is to custom grind the jack stand head and drill tap a bolt into the jack stand head to fit in the car's frame "puck" receiver.
That or may just take the whole ball of wax to Vengeance and pay them to do the install. I tend oscillate back and forth on which route to take.
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Yeah, I like those extended pucks but I'd still need to grind the jack stand head to mate and even then if I'm banging and tugging to torque bolts to 200+ lb/ft and these stands being 24+ inches tall, I'd fear they cold slip off their hard point.
I think my plan is to custom grind the jack stand head and drill tap a bolt into the jack stand head to fit in the car's frame "puck" receiver.
That or may just take the whole ball of wax to Vengeance and pay them to do the install. I tend oscillate back and forth on which route to take.
I think my plan is to custom grind the jack stand head and drill tap a bolt into the jack stand head to fit in the car's frame "puck" receiver.
That or may just take the whole ball of wax to Vengeance and pay them to do the install. I tend oscillate back and forth on which route to take.
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Yeah, I like those extended pucks but I'd still need to grind the jack stand head to mate and even then if I'm banging and tugging to torque bolts to 200+ lb/ft and these stands being 24+ inches tall, I'd fear they cold slip off their hard point.
I think my plan is to custom grind the jack stand head and drill tap a bolt into the jack stand head to fit in the car's frame "puck" receiver.
That or may just take the whole ball of wax to Vengeance and pay them to do the install. I tend oscillate back and forth on which route to take.
I think my plan is to custom grind the jack stand head and drill tap a bolt into the jack stand head to fit in the car's frame "puck" receiver.
That or may just take the whole ball of wax to Vengeance and pay them to do the install. I tend oscillate back and forth on which route to take.
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Fabricated my own.
For lack of a better solution, I fabricated my own. Here's a before and after pic of the 6 ton jack stands. The bolt is 3 inches long and threads deep into the drilled/tapped head. Also the top piece fits snugly into the puck receiver on the C7 frame. It should be quite secure.
