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Nov 4, 2017 | 11:29 PM

Track

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Burning Brakes

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Jacking the C7

Love my new Z06, and I see in the owner’s manual where the jack points are on the frame. But, like, how do you get a jack under the ground effects skirts??

Nov 4, 2017 | 11:46 PM

badhabit_wb

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Really low jack and jacking pucks. I use the red pucks from Katech and an AC jack. Works like a charm.

Nov 5, 2017 | 09:47 AM

Track

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Burning Brakes

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Thanks! Hate to have another jack lying around...but I guess I have no choice.

Nov 5, 2017 | 09:50 AM

ferraf

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Originally Posted by Track

Thanks! Hate to have another jack lying around...but I guess I have no choice.

I have a set of ramps I use for the front to get my low profile jack in place.

Nov 5, 2017 | 09:57 AM

badhabit_wb

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That works too. Especially if you want to use the center jacking point to raise the front end. I also bought cross beam adapters off ebay to help when I did that.

Nov 5, 2017 | 11:14 AM

Mad Dog 24

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From: Syracuse-Central Square New York Winer of the all Corvette race WGI 8/23!

I change tires at the track sometimes and found with a jack puck (aluminum) and very low profile jack I can lift the complete side of the car using only the rear most mount. It sure save time moving around everything. BTW my car is lowered about and inch from stock.

I bought 4 pucks years ago and what a waste I only carrier 2 with me now to the track. PM me and make me an offer on the other two I will UPS them to you. Jeff

Nov 5, 2017 | 11:16 AM

Track

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Burning Brakes

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The pucks are new to me. It looks like they key into slots in the frame...making a more solid lift point?

Nov 5, 2017 | 12:03 PM

VictorBarron

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The pucks are new to me. It looks like they key into slots in the frame...making a more solid lift point?

Yes they do and they are a must have to keep in the car.

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Nov 5, 2017 | 02:53 PM

Mad Dog 24

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From: Syracuse-Central Square New York Winer of the all Corvette race WGI 8/23!

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The pucks are new to me. It looks like they key into slots in the frame...making a more solid lift point?

Yes they do that and keep the jack from damaging the rockers and other parts and pieces underneath your car. They fit very snug, we had to grind a bit off our to get them to turn to lock properly. Not a bad idea to keep one or two in the car for that unknown situation.

Nov 6, 2017 | 09:43 AM

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hebegb

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I drive my car onto a 16 inch long piece of 2x8 per wheel. Works perfectly without the need for a low profile jack to lift her up.

Nov 6, 2017 | 11:28 AM

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0Terry@BMS

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From: terry@burgertuning.com Simi Valley, CA

Some photos here: http://www.burgertuning.com/corvette...d_adapter.html

Nov 6, 2017 | 03:34 PM

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rikhek

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I'm a tight *** and never understood the whole jacking puck thing. I've used the same 4" long scrap piece of 2x4 on my last 4 vettes. That and a Harbor Freight $80 jack and you're good to go.

https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-V69ddUpmT...4%2Bcrafts.jpg

https://shop.harborfreight.com/media...mage_25551.jpg