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Old Nov 8, 2021 | 11:26 AM
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Hey Guys,
As I am patiently awaiting my C8 allocation I'm curious about my Advantage 4 Post Lift. I current use it to store my C6 Base Convertible and do not have any clearance issues or rubbing on the ramps. Has anyone experienced any clearance issues particularly with the front splitter or bumper etc when driving their their C8 onto their 4 post? Is the C8 front end any lower than my C6? Also I'm wondering when I do build my car what my options may be as far as upgraded splitter etc and still avoiding any scraping issues on my ramps. I have the standard aluminum ramps that come with the lift. Thanks for your input !
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^ ^ ^ I'd like to know what the owners of lifts and C8s have to say about that, too.

I think I read that the C8 is not any lower than a C7, and if that's the case, then I'm okay, since my '17 GS cleared my lift.
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I have a '22 C8 and a 4 post lift, but I have not attempted to put it up. Given the nose "clearance" is better on paper than my C7 Z06 I'm not expecting any issues. I will post pictures when I do, possibly this weekend with "flurries" due Sunday (its a balmy 66F today).
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I have Backyard Buddy 4 post lifts. Both my C7 and C8 handle the lifts just fine.


C8 in front, C7 on lift behind. Truck (Colorado) usually resides beneath the C8.
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I have the Advantage DX 9000 HD Lift and my C8 is to be built any day now, however, my buddy did bring his C8 over to put on my lift so he could look underneath it and it fit fine and loaded fine with the Advantage Aluminum ramps that came with the lift.

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I have an Eagle 4 post lift and there is not problem. Worked on my '16 Vette and works well with the '21. The front camera will keep you centered and the wheels fit right up to the edge. But keep the mirrors folded in. I do not have the front lift option.

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Originally Posted by need4sspeed85
Hey Guys,
As I am patiently awaiting my C8 allocation I'm curious about my Advantage 4 Post Lift. I current use it to store my C6 Base Convertible and do not have any clearance issues or rubbing on the ramps. Has anyone experienced any clearance issues particularly with the front splitter or bumper etc when driving their their C8 onto their 4 post? Is the C8 front end any lower than my C6? Also I'm wondering when I do build my car what my options may be as far as upgraded splitter etc and still avoiding any scraping issues on my ramps. I have the standard aluminum ramps that come with the lift. Thanks for your input !
I have put my C8 on my advantage lift several times with no issues at all. Any questions let me know

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Thank you guys so much. This is great info ! Appreciate all the feedback.
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I have the Backyard Buddy and got the 4' long ramps from here: https://www.raceramps.com/c/rack-lift/. (looks like for 4" lifts, they offer 3' length ramps now, hmmm...)

Anyways, if your lift i has 5" landings, they still offer 48" ramps, or can build anything you want

These are super light, and sturdy, too.
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I have 2 4 post lifts, C8 fits perfect, No front lift, 0 clearance issues, I have standard lifts, specs are:
Lifting Capacity 8,000 lb Lifting Height 74.8″ Overall Length w/Ramps 207.3″ Overall Length w/No Ramps 175.5″ Overall Width 103.5″ Runway Tread Width 18.7″ Runway Length 165.5″ Runway Height 4.3″ Column Height 86″ Clearance Between Columns 94.4″ Clearance Between Runways 37.2″ Runways Width Out-To-Out 74.8″ Clearance Under Runways 70″ Drive Thru Width 80″ Locking Positions 10 Base Plate Size 10″ x 12″ Power 110V-15A-1PH Shipping Weight 1,695 lb


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Originally Posted by Al Engel
I have Backyard Buddy 4 post lifts. Both my C7 and C8 handle the lifts just fine.

C8 in front, C7 on lift behind. Truck (Colorado) usually resides beneath the C8.
What is your available ceiling height when the garage door is open?
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If you C8 is lowered it will scrape on the ramp both our track cars are lowered and we use a 2x4 just to get up the very top of the ramp. I will
post a pic later .
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Thanks Guys. I'm also curious if anyone has the front splitter package on their C8 and if they still have clearance with such.
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