[Can'tHave2MuchHP]

Originally Posted by greaser2

And we all know chevy dealers know what they are doing. Ur not supposed to lift the car on the aluminum suspension component that they did.

Originally Posted by Stefano

Agreed......I don't care if the dealer, bodyshop and owners manual say its ok.......lifting on the aluminum subframe is NOT ok.

Pray tell, how much more proof do you need from him? How many cars have YOU put on a lift? Do you lift 5-10 Camaros a day? Do you take the classes and certifications? Do you have 15, 20, 30, 40+ years working as a tech putting cars on lifts? I mean I get that people want to be safe and protect their investment, but you'll find that most good techs aren't as dumb as people make them out to be. The good ones know what they're doing. There's probably ZERO Chevy dealers that lift from pinch welds. So get over it. You take your Camaro to the Dealer, unless you specify or they use a drive on which is common for oil changes and similar jobs, it's getting lifted as seen above. That's all.

[camaro5]

Originally Posted by unavailablezl1

Here they are. You can see the "cutouts" very easily. Just attach the ZL1 Addons to the vertical piece of sheet metal in the cutout and you are good to go.

Many posted just how WRONG this lift method is when those pics were posted.

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=494403

Originally Posted by MoreSpeed

They look like they jacked it up at the wrong points.

There are numerous threads in the Camaro6 non ZL1 forum. Here is one. http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=433703

One had a video that specifically said that that back area is not designed to hold the weight of the car.

Originally Posted by camaro5

+1

Great pics, all showing INCORRECT lifting points.

Good news is he was lucky enough to not crush the rockers (barely cleared the lift arm), and more.

Those giant slots in the rockers are to lift at the welded seam.




Put a set of these on and instruct service advisor to add note on warranty ticket.



https://zl1addons.com/collections/ja...nt=32532756929

[Stefano]

Since you asked.......

Originally Posted by Can'tHave2MuchHP

How many cars have YOU put on a lift? Do you lift 5-10 Camaros a day?

“At least a few every other day.”


Do you take the classes and certifications? Do you have 15, 20, 30, 40+ years working as a tech putting cars on lifts?

“Yes, to certification classes and yes to seminars and even teaching classes and workshops. I passed my first ASE exam and certification 35 years ago.”

I mean I get that people want to be safe and protect their investment, but you'll find that most good techs aren't as dumb as people make them out to be. The good ones know what they're doing. There's probably ZERO Chevy dealers that lift from pinch welds. So get over it. You take your Camaro to the Dealer, unless you specify or they use a drive on which is common for oil changes and similar jobs, it's getting lifted as seen above. That's all.

“ A large percentage of performance cars we work on which have been to dealers, quick lubes and tire retailers have some damage from improper lifting procedures. “

I use the ZL1 Adons for my personal Cars as they facilitate quick tire changes at the track.

[kaamacat]

...just used the ZL1 AddOns JackPads this morning. (Have the longer set for the front and smaller (mustang) for the rear). Works great on my 4-post lift with the sliding jack. I also used a white marker to strike a line on the rocker right next to where the jackpad w/slidepuck will go so there is no question how they line-up.

[unavailablezl1]

Originally Posted by Can'tHave2MuchHP

Pray tell, how much more proof do you need from him? How many cars have YOU put on a lift? Do you lift 5-10 Camaros a day? Do you take the classes and certifications? Do you have 15, 20, 30, 40+ years working as a tech putting cars on lifts? I mean I get that people want to be safe and protect their investment, but you'll find that most good techs aren't as dumb as people make them out to be. The good ones know what they're doing. There's probably ZERO Chevy dealers that lift from pinch welds. So get over it. You take your Camaro to the Dealer, unless you specify or they use a drive on which is common for oil changes and similar jobs, it's getting lifted as seen above. That's all.

See folks,....
. Look at his lift points on this original post of his. They are the same as mine.

Originally Posted by Can'tHave2MuchHP

Just wanted to give a quick update...I had my car in for oil/diff fluid change and had the tech check/re-torque all of the clamps. Nothing was leaking, no issues, everything looked great, still have the same clearance on the carrier bolt. Incredibly solid setup.

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/newre...ply&p=10224172

[unavailablezl1]

I bought the ZL1 Addons a year ago and will be using them when I change the oil

[Alain]

just bought my black zl1 addon jack pads for my red 1le. i'm not taking any chances at the dealership next week during my 500 mile service.

[unavailablezl1]

Originally Posted by Alain

just bought my black zl1 addon jack pads for my red 1le. i'm not taking any chances at the dealership next week during my 500 mile service.

My second oil change. I asked for a drive on. They told me they do most of them that way niw

[Alain]

Originally Posted by unavailablezl1

My second oil change. I asked for a drive on. They told me they do most of them that way niw

I'm not sure if my dealership has a drive on lift. Even though I bought the ZL1 jack pads, i'll have them use the drive on lift if they have one.

the $80 bucks are worth the piece of mind of having the pinch welds protected.

[unavailablezl1]

Originally Posted by Alain

I'm not sure if my dealership has a drive on lift. Even though I bought the ZL1 jack pads, i'll have them use the drive on lift if they have one.

the $80 bucks are worth the piece of mind of having the pinch welds protected.

The Addons will be good for when you get new tires too.

[meSSohappy]

Thanks for the info. I found the cut outs. Works well 👍