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Hole #1 is correct. Don't know the correct place to put your jack stand if using the jack point for the jack. I would like to know the answer also.
With my Cayman, to raise and get a jackstand under a rear jacking point I can lift at the front jack point which will lift both tires on that side, then put a jackstand under the rear jack point (and vis-versa to get a jackstand under the front). Is this possible with the C8?
Here are some "official GM" ways to Jack at the oval hole in the frame and use Jack Stands BUT not easy as a two step process! Also put pic of a combo that is $125 and pic of forum member who used 2 to remove his front calipers. Included my plan to use a jack stand under a lower "A" frame ball joint and pic of what I did for installing my low dust pads.
GM specifics you can use some fame members for jack stand support BUT that requires removing aero panels. To safely do that need a 2 step process. I commonly use wheel stanchions I fabricated. Would use two on the front or rear wheels to safely remove aero panel bolts to access the GM specified Jack Stand chassis members. Don't want to get under car with JUST a Jack Holding It Up!
One option I have used for years is placing a Jack Stand under a lower "A" arm ball joint area.
Recently bought this short, 10 inch high jack stand for use under an "A" arm ball joint area. ~$10 Was able to use my stanchions under lower "A" arm when I changed to low dust brake pads This is one combo Jack Pad/Jack Stand. I don't have but like it as you can adjust up to ~16 inches needed if removing front brake calipers to have room for 150 ft-lb capable wrench for the the two large bolts.
Forum Member showing the above shown Jack Pad/Jack Stand combo.
As the forum member who Jerry shows using the RennStand by SafeJack I can say what high quality their product is, and how safe it is to jack up the car and have it on jack stands at the exact same location !!!
I bought 2 of them and used them several times before I decided to buy a Quick Jack 5000 EXT as it lifts the entire car at one shot. I sold my Renn Stands.
I highly recommend them though..... also, they are pinned together, so you can store both of them in a flat box that is only about 2.5" high, so they can also be easily transported with you if needed.
I bought 2 of them and used them several times before I decided to buy a Quick Jack 5000 EXT as it lifts the entire car at one shot. I sold my Renn Stands.
Just looked at the quickjack site. Looks like they are using different nomenclature for the models now. Do you know what the equivalent model is in the new nomenclature? They have a 5000 TLX. Here are specs on that one. 5,000 Capacity (lbs), 24"Lifting Height, 76" Frame Length
Yes, Quick Jack has changed their website offering ..... The new models offer TALLER maximum lift height compared to what I bought last February. These lift 24" high, where mine lifts 21" high.
The important factor is getting the 66" lift point max reach. So the 5000 TLX would be the unit BEST SUITED for the C8. It will reach the front and rear lifting locations safely. The shorter one is 60" max reach and that is NOT enough to get to the lifting locations.
Yes, Quick Jack has changed their website offering ..... The new models offer TALLER maximum lift height compared to what I bought last February. These lift 24" high, where mine lifts 21" high.
The important factor is getting the 66" lift point max reach. So the 5000 TLX would be the unit BEST SUITED for the C8. It will reach the front and rear lifting locations safely. The shorter one is 60" max reach and that is NOT enough to get to the lifting locations.
Thanks. Will the 66 in spread fully cover both pucks? In some of the photos I see, they look like they are not fully supported.
As my C8 is on my Quick Jack right this VERY MOMENT, I took a few pics for you....... YES, with the 66" spread, it FULLY covers the lift pucks. As you can see in my photos, I have "Leave In" type lift pucks. Saves me time when putting it on the lift, as well as when at the dealership, I don't need to wonder if they are using pucks.
Here you go... you can zoom in to see. 1 pic is the overall side view, 1 pic is the front jack puck location, and the last pic is the rear lift puck location. The pic with the yellow label on the lift is the FRONT puck location.
^^^ NO.... Like all of the QuickJack lifts, they are free floating and can be stored anywhere, including standing up against the wall or on their wall hangers.
I keep my set just pushed together under the center of our daily driver Honda Odyssey. In the lowered position, they are only 3 inches high. Even will fit under the C8 without interference.
I was thinking of buying a Quickjack but the shop that did my PPF told me about a problem they had with a similar product where one side gave and the car almost went down sideways while lifting. Is there any protection with Quickjack from this happening ?
I was thinking of buying a Quickjack but the shop that did my PPF told me about a problem they had with a similar product where one side gave and the car almost went down sideways while lifting. Is there any protection with Quickjack from this happening ?
I've had mine for years and I guess technically, anything can happen, but that would be a freak accident. They are two big hydraulic cylinders and as the car is coming up there are two stages of mechanical safety lock bars. I have watched a test where a standard 5,000 pound rated QJ raised 20,000 pounds, so there is a huge safety factor figured in. Once up and on the lock bars, the car can sit there for eternity since the hydraulics are out of the equation at that point. I've had mine at full height and had my wife hop in the car and it is rock solid.
I was thinking of buying a Quickjack but the shop that did my PPF told me about a problem they had with a similar product where one side gave and the car almost went down sideways while lifting. Is there any protection with Quickjack from this happening ?
As Phil stated above anything can happen, however if you properly bleed the hydraulic system during initial set up and each time you use it check for leaks, there is NO reason it should have a failure on one of the cylinders. I've used mine on my car, and my 2 C8 buddies many times without issue.
I have had to go back and retighten one of the fittings that screws into the hydraulic cylinder as I noticed it dripped a few drops of fluid. After tightening it, I keep a folded up paper towel under both sides of the cylinders where the fitting goes in and then could spot any potential leak from 10 feet away...... no leaks after the one time way back when it was new.
My question is the 7000TL, is it the same height when flat as the 5000TL? Just more sturdy for the extra weight?
I will have to add the extenders and I was told before that with a 5000TL and extenders added on, that it would require 4" of clearance under the car.
My car is lowered and pretty close to 4" in the front.
I suppose I could drive it up onto some wood planks to get the extra clearance needed.
Just wondering if the clearance situation is worse with the 7000TL vs the 5000TL?
My question is the 7000TL, is it the same height when flat as the 5000TL? Just more sturdy for the extra weight?
I will have to add the extenders and I was told before that with a 5000TL and extenders added on, that it would require 4" of clearance under the car.
My car is lowered and pretty close to 4" in the front.
I suppose I could drive it up onto some wood planks to get the extra clearance needed.
Just wondering if the clearance situation is worse with the 7000TL vs the 5000TL?
I have the 7000TL (not extended) that are 0.5" higher when collapsed and when extended then the 5000TL. That is 3.5" for the 7000 vs the 3.0" for the 5000. There is a link on the Quickjack website that allows you to compare to models side by side to see the differences. Additionally, there are more detailed individual specs for each model that can be compared.
I am very happy that our Quickjack can handle all of four vehicles even the pickups but keep in mind that the individual frame weight for each side is about #20 heavier with the 7000's.
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