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Another plug for Race Ramps, unless you want to bump up to something like a set of QuickJacks. Race Ramps are sooooo much lighter and easier to move around than a heavy set of DIY wood ramps like I used to use.
Plus 1 for RaceRamps, that was the direction I was planning on going. I was going to get their cribs to set the wheels on but unfortunately that had a fire that took production down, they told me the soonest they would have those back in production was Sept/Oct time frame. So I went with the QuickJacks, I had a brief period of buyers remorse when I first got them due to how bulky they are but….I got over that quickly the first time I used them. They are simple to use, heavy duty, safe and really get the car up in the air. you can’t beat having all for wheels up off the ground and being able to remove/rotate them. Getting all the way under the car is a breeze, I actually slide under it and wipe down the under side….
Well you now have about all the suggestions you need, I would say it depends on your funds, space, and what your skill level is / amout of DIY.
1. I did the 2x12 and still use them for truck etc... cheap and work well. I put wheels on one end so when I pick up the wedge end I just roll it where I need.
2. race ramps are great being light as they are. I have not used them.
3. I now have the 5k lbs quick jacks, like others said you can do so much more with them. detail lower sides, remove all wheels, can get under the whole car for service.
I added roller ***** like suggested on YouTube. When there all the way down they roll around easy. I leave them on the floor hooked up all the time and just drive the car over them. when needed I just have to drag to each side and lift the car.
4. If you have the space and money a regular lift would be great.
Quick jack runs sales several times a year. Maybe the 4th?
Plus 1 for RaceRamps, that was the direction I was planning on going. I was going to get their cribs to set the wheels on but unfortunately that had a fire that took production down, they told me the soonest they would have those back in production was Sept/Oct time frame. So I went with the QuickJacks, I had a brief period of buyers remorse when I first got them due to how bulky they are but….I got over that quickly the first time I used them. They are simple to use, heavy duty, safe and really get the car up in the air. you can’t beat having all for wheels up off the ground and being able to remove/rotate them. Getting all the way under the car is a breeze, I actually slide under it and wipe down the under side….
I cannot pull straight into my garage. I back in at an angle and straighten it at the end. Will those still work? I assume you can slide them together when not in use.
I gave my ramps away to a friend who had to lift on grass! That was 5 Vettes ago! Mine were slipping as I drove up. Could not tell if one slipped. IMO a hazard and no confidence!
So since I use two jacks and Stanchions. Made mine from wood for <$15.
For C8 suggest using a 2X8 and plywood. That is high enough and ONLY need to jack rear as drain plug is in front of engine.
BTW I still have the 12 inch high commercial stanchions I used when building my Street Rod in 2000. TOO high, takes a two step jacking. Was find when building street rod as car was up in air for over a month. Safe and was on crawler installing exhaust, wiring, fuel line etc etc. Not needed for oil change! BTW did a structural analysis of my wood Stanchions. Stronger then store bought plastic, and will hold much more weight than a Vette!
Your car your choice. BTW used the stanchions for many other things, installing side skirts and splitter, front mesh, rear diffuser on my 2017 Grand Sport etc.
I cannot pull straight into my garage. I back in at an angle and straighten it at the end. Will those still work? I assume you can slide them together when not in use.
Yes no issues. You can leave them on the floor and slide them under the car, you can hang them on the wall, below is a pic of mine hanging on the wall, (QuickJack has nice hooks to do this). Some folks just slide them against the wall in their garage and leave them there until they need them... In the pic I posted earlier the car is pulled in at an angle.
So what is the Model Number of Quick Jack did you get?
You want to get the QuickJack 6000TLX - the “x” stands for extended length, the 6000TL will be too short (front to back) and wont reach both lift points on the C8.
+1 on race ramps. I have 2 that are 12" and 2 that are 6" each and stacked. If I could do it again, I'd get all of them 6" stacked. It makes it easier to jack up that way.
Hi everyone, I am going to order the kit and do my first oil change on the 21 Z51.
If you're doing your first oil change on a 21, then you have missed 4 oil changes that should have been done, 1 every year. Your oil is now 5 years old.
And they don't move around on the floor when trying to drive on
I found one of my drive on ramps would move. Could not tell from inside the car. So gave them away to a friend who has to raise his car on grass. The don't move there. They did on my concrete driveway or my tiled garage floor. But if they work for some, or hydraulic lifts, or post lifts are your choice, fine.
The OP asked about ramps. Others gave expensive, hydraulic lift options. I prefer two jacks and easy to store option stanchions. To each their own.
If you're doing your first oil change on a 21, then you have missed 4 oil changes that should have been done, 1 every year. Your oil is now 5 years old.
Let's just assume this is a 'new to him' C8.
I use the Race Ramps and love them. IMHO, they are the best tool for 'quick' service items like oil or DCT maint.
QuickJacks are awesome and I have used them for lots of my vehicles. They do take a bit to get into position for the lifting. That's why I like the ramps for 'quick' stuff.
I now have a MaxJack (also made by Bendpak, just like the QuickJacks).
I don't like getting under a car on ramps. The space under is so limited, my elbows keep bumping into ramps.
The ramps take up too much storage space in the garage. Driving on is always a challenge, doing burnouts.
I jack up the car one side at a time with a floor jack, and use 6 ton jack stands with rubber hockey pucks.
4 Jack stands are heavy duty and are very safe and solid.
That's the only way I am going under.
I don't like getting under a car on ramps. The space under is so limited, my elbows keep bumping into ramps.
The ramps take up too much storage space in the garage. Driving on is always a challenge, doing burnouts.
I jack up the car one side at a time with a floor jack, and use 6 ton jack stands with rubber hockey pucks.
4 Jack stands are heavy duty and are very safe and solid.
That's the only way I am going under.
Actually you only need to jack up one side at rear to get to the oil/filter.. All the other methods above are time consuming and not necessary.
I don't like getting under a car on ramps. The space under is so limited, my elbows keep bumping into ramps.
The ramps take up too much storage space in the garage. Driving on is always a challenge, doing burnouts.
I jack up the car one side at a time with a floor jack, and use 6 ton jack stands with rubber hockey pucks.
4 Jack stands are heavy duty and are very safe and solid.
That's the only way I am going under.
Hmm, to each their own BUT I will not use 4 Jack stands. For other's debating what to use, like the OP, one of my several pairs of Jack Stands even has a Warning to ONLY Use on ONE END at a Time
My reason IS NOT the Warning, it was my Dad's comment and insistence when I worked on cars with him from when I was ~10/12 (1952/4!) He insisted after we put the car frame on the Frame Supports we used:
Before he even put his hands under the car OR.
If I was going under to replace a muffler (they didn't last long back-in-the day),
Or to install new shock absorbers,
After placing the car frame on the supports we used,
I had to Hit the car Hard with my shoulder.
He'd say, "If it's going to fall it will NOT be with you under!"
Here his voice whenever I lift a car!
Your Car/Your Life!
Pop would have approved of my using a two step lifting process as I built my ProStreet Rod when I retired in 2000. Installed exhaust, electric fuel pump, fuel lines, external trans cooler , wiring, seat frame supports, etc etc. Felt very safe with the car on Four 12 inch high commercial Stanchions. Still have in the attic, they stack. But the shorter, lighter ones I fabricated from a 2 X 12 are all that I need for my Vette. Simply Jacking and Store on a shelf in the garage.
Actually you only need to jack up one side at rear to get to the oil/filter.. All the other methods above are time consuming and not necessary. 
