Jacking points
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From: Westminster MD
Jacking points
I track my z51; the car is lowered with suspension mods. I can't get the jack to fit the suggested jacking points because of the rocker spoiler. Any suggestions where I can safely jack my car.
Dazed Confused & Verklemp
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Try a 1.5 ton Harbor Freight Aluminum Racing Jack. They're on sale for $60-$90. Also, have you tried a scissors jack? Both work on my Z51 which is lowered all the way on the stock bolts plus I have 1 inch aluminum jacking pucks locked/glued in permanently that have to clear the jack.
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Get 2 two foot long 2x8 boards. Stack them together and place them behind the front wheel or behind/ahead of the rear wheel with them staggered so you have a 6 inch long step. Then back up on them so the tire is resting on the top board. That will get the car high enough to get the jack plus jacking puck under the car.
The HF jack plus puck doesn't fit well under a stock height car and the boards work. I do this at the track all the time. Just changed 4 brake pads at the Glen a couple of weeks ago.
Bill
The HF jack plus puck doesn't fit well under a stock height car and the boards work. I do this at the track all the time. Just changed 4 brake pads at the Glen a couple of weeks ago.
Bill
Last edited by Bill Dearborn; Jul 24, 2016 at 08:45 PM.
