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I have read most of the comments/messages about the necessity of jack pads to prevent body damage and also for shops that don't have or use them. This just raises more questions for me such as:
if they are so important why aren't they included or at least an option?
Should I have them installed during the PDI by the dealer?
How many have had/not have had problems for not having them?
for $40 why even take the chance. I plan to leave them installed full time, that way anytime I need to take it anywhere, it is obvious where to jack it at.
for $40 why even take the chance. I plan to leave them installed full time, that way anytime I need to take it anywhere, it is obvious where to jack it at.
I don't even have my car yet, but bought these for $40 why even take the chance. I plan to leave them installed full time, that way anytime I need to take it anywhere, it is obvious where to jack it at.
I did the same as well as did a friend of mine. These can be attached "permanently".
I don't even have my car yet, but bought these for $40 why even take the chance. I plan to leave them installed full time, that way anytime I need to take it anywhere, it is obvious where to jack it at.
I purchased the deeper, but permanently installed Elite Manufacturing pucks. I like the idea of permanent installation. Does it really matter how tall the puck is - 1/2" vs 2" ????
If I get replacement pucs, I may just have to get the BLUE instead of the Red.
I don't even have my car yet, but bought these for $40 why even take the chance. I plan to leave them installed full time, that way anytime I need to take it anywhere, it is obvious where to jack it at.
While agreeing with your premise, it may be an over reach to "assume" that because they are there that someone will "consider it obvious" that that is where to jack-it. You can never be sure just who (re: idiot) may be doing the "jacking" and they may be just as likely to think that these nice shiny pucks shouldn't be marred by placing a jack under that point. Regardless, I think you have to go a bit overboard (even to the level of ****) to make sure that everyone who is likely to touch your car knows just where the jack-points are. If you hear "I've been doing this for 30-years" then that should be a warning sign!!
You just have to mention it to whomever jacks your car - A bright vibrant color (Red or Blue) will assist their memory of your discussion with them. Hopefully.
Good grief, not a big deal. Just buy a set and keep in the car.if nothing else.. they don't have to be the semi-permanently installed if you don't want.
I honestly don't see the need for this at all. First of all, nobody but a Chevy dealer should ever have this car on a lift IMO, because, they are liable to drop the car due to their unfamiliarity with the mid engine balancing. Shops all over the country are dropping these cars off the lifts, so I will NEVER let ANY shop including dealer lift mine without having the conversation with the tech that's gonna lift it. Sure I know they'll think im an *** for suggesting they don't know the danger of lifting the car, but Im ok with that, its better than having the conversation with the shop manager later "I'm really sorry, the tech made a mistake" or "It just happened, Were really sorry" ...instead, Ill be the *******, tech can think im a jerk, at end of day, my car didn't get dropped. A dealer tech that knows how to lift the car doesn't need the pads, Therefore they are a waste of time and money, and potentially cover up the trailering tie down mount holes needed to pull it onto a flatbed in the case of a breakdown. I wouldn't do it.
If I ever get mine, it will be going in for powder coating the wheels, I'll make sure to point out the jack pads to them. When I need tires, it won't be going to the dealer, it will be going to discount tire. Will be sure to point out to them as well. But hey, you do you.
I honestly don't see the need for this at all. First of all, nobody but a Chevy dealer should ever have this car on a lift IMO, because, they are liable to drop the car due to their unfamiliarity with the mid engine balancing. Shops all over the country are dropping these cars off the lifts, so I will NEVER let ANY shop including dealer lift mine without having the conversation with the tech that's gonna lift it. Sure I know they'll think im an *** for suggesting they don't know the danger of lifting the car, but Im ok with that, its better than having the conversation with the shop manager later "I'm really sorry, the tech made a mistake" or "It just happened, Were really sorry" ...instead, Ill be the *******, tech can think im a jerk, at end of day, my car didn't get dropped. A dealer tech that knows how to lift the car doesn't need the pads, Therefore they are a waste of time and money, and potentially cover up the trailering tie down mount holes needed to pull it onto a flatbed in the case of a breakdown. I wouldn't do it.
Thank you for an informative answer to my question and the first reasonable "no jack pads" response. I'm curious to read other opinions.
Good grief, not a big deal. Just buy a set and keep in the car.if nothing else.. they don't have to be the semi-permanently installed if you don't want.
I would agree with Charlie Brown. I would get them.
I purchased the deeper, but permanently installed Elite Manufacturing pucks. I like the idea of permanent installation. Does it really matter how tall the puck is - 1/2" vs 2" ????
If I get replacement pucs, I may just have to get the BLUE instead of the Red.
You are kidding, right? With 2" pucks for my C6Z, I would not be able to get my floor jack under them and I'd rip them out of the frame on at least one multi-level parking garage I go to. I cannot imagine the C8 is that much higher frame to ground than a C6Z.
You are kidding, right? With 2" pucks for my C6Z, I would not be able to get my floor jack under them and I'd rip them out of the frame on at least one multi-level parking garage I go to. I cannot imagine the C8 is that much higher frame to ground than a C6Z.
Seriously, you still do your own work?
Pucks are for shops - JIC.
You apparently didn't catch the humor.
Seriously, you still do your own work?
Pucks are for shops - JIC.
You apparently didn't catch the humor.
I do my own work as I track my car and swap brake pads/rotors, check everything out and use the pucks for my floor jacks and QuickJack. I do have shops use the pucks when they do work. Attempt at humor was more like it. Have a good day/night.
I have read most of the comments/messages about the necessity of jack pads to prevent body damage and also for shops that don't have or use them. This just raises more questions for me such as:
if they are so important why aren't they included or at least an option?
Should I have them installed during the PDI by the dealer?
How many have had/not have had problems for not having them?
Thanks,
Paul
Hey Paul- I got pucks that are permanently mounted in the car. To be safe, I got them in bright red and they say "Lift Here" on them. They will be installed as part of PDI to make sure that no issues come up down the road as I don't live close to the dealer I am buying it from. Since we have all seen the pics of cars falling off of lifts, I felt it was a bit of insurance for a cheap price ($100). I agree with you that they should be a factory option from Chevrolet, especially since it is so important with this new configuration. If you think you will have all of your service done where you buy the car, maybe it isn't such a big deal. My main concern was being on a road trip and getting service at some place I am not familiar with. Though I do agree with @Eating Tires about having a chat with the service tech to make sure he is aware. Not sure if this helps or not, but wanted to pass along my 2 pennies worth. Best wishes!!
From: Virginia Beach, VA & Port Charlotte, FL (snowbird)
Originally Posted by Undy
Exactly right! I built 4ea "2 puck high" lifting pads for under 10 bucks and they work great! A side benefit is that the compliant rubber doesn't scratch the frame like the aluminum ones do. You use a "eye" lag bolt to connect the tw0 pucks.
made my own 20+ years ago used them on many cars . Back then there were no mail order pucks
why you need them? Cause you never know when the car may need lifted. You’re on a trip get a flat on a weekend you’ll be glad you have them. Worse case scenario.
what are they not standard issue? Why do you need to add transmission fluid to track your car? Gm saving money.
I installed, Permanently, the Blue ones mentioned above from Amazon shortly after getting the car last year. Last month I had my service place install a set of HRE rims, as they are an HRE dealer. I did NOT mention to them about where to lift the car as they routinely do work on R8's, Lambos and Ferrari's. Needless to say, it went flawless.
But I do realize that not every place that might work on the car will have experience with mid engine cars.
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