What do I need to jack up car and change oil. - Page 3

Boost Creep · 06-12-2018, 05:16 PM

Just got my Quickjack last week, had the car up in the air last night just to try it out.
A little more than Race Ramps, but all four are off the ground.

Dave-ROR · 06-12-2018, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Boost Creep

Just got my Quickjack last week, had the car up in the air last night just to try it out.
A little more than Race Ramps, but all four are off the ground.

Which model? I've been considering buying a set.

Boost Creep · 06-12-2018, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

Which model? I've been considering buying a set.

The 5000XL or whatever it's called.
5000 capacity and the extended length frame, 66".

Gabhart · 06-13-2018, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Boost Creep

Just got my Quickjack last week, had the car up in the air last night just to try it out.
A little more than Race Ramps, but all four are off the ground.

Any issues getting the jack points to line up with the QuickJack? I have one as well and since it's not the extended version I had to get the extension rails. I can get the rubber blocks on my ZL1Addons jack points but it's real close to being on the edge like the jack are not long enough. I raised the car one time and it was very unnerving!

Boost Creep · 06-13-2018, 07:23 AM

I use the front and rear pinch weld openings with ZL1addons bolt on lift pads. I have the rear pads as far forward as they will go, and the fronts as far back as they go, and they are both just within the quickjack lift plate. Both ZL1 pads are completely on the quickjack rubber blocks.

When I first put the ZL1 lift pads, the fronts were right in the middle of the opening. I measured before ordering, looked like the extended version would fit, and it was close. When I got the quickjack I saw the lift pads were too far apart, so I moved the fronts back as far as they would go.
I didn't want to use the "middle" openings in the pinch weld as I wanted the front as close to the engine weight as possible.

Gabhart · 06-14-2018, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Boost Creep

I use the front and rear pinch weld openings with ZL1addons bolt on lift pads. I have the rear pads as far forward as they will go, and the fronts as far back as they go, and they are both just within the quickjack lift plate. Both ZL1 pads are completely on the quickjack rubber blocks.

When I first put the ZL1 lift pads, the fronts were right in the middle of the opening. I measured before ordering, looked like the extended version would fit, and it was close. When I got the quickjack I saw the lift pads were too far apart, so I moved the fronts back as far as they would go.
I didn't want to use the "middle" openings in the pinch weld as I wanted the front as close to the engine weight as possible.

Pretty much the same as I am doing.

GTSLOW · 06-14-2018, 09:35 AM

I've used the above pictured circular pads with the slot cut in them many times. They're under $15 on Amazon.

wintertopdown · 03-13-2019, 09:12 AM

Do I really need these zl1 pads or special ramps?? How do I simply jack the car to change oil without do-dads. Seems a bit over the top.

Jimbeau11 · 03-13-2019, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Boost Creep

I use the front and rear pinch weld openings with ZL1addons bolt on lift pads. I have the rear pads as far forward as they will go, and the fronts as far back as they go, and they are both just within the quickjack lift plate. Both ZL1 pads are completely on the quickjack rubber blocks.

When I first put the ZL1 lift pads, the fronts were right in the middle of the opening. I measured before ordering, looked like the extended version would fit, and it was close. When I got the quickjack I saw the lift pads were too far apart, so I moved the fronts back as far as they would go.
I didn't want to use the "middle" openings in the pinch weld as I wanted the front as close to the engine weight as possible.

I've been thinking about Quickjack. I'd love to see pics the next time you have the car off the ground.

JD_ · 03-13-2019, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by wintertopdown

Do I really need these zl1 pads or special ramps?? How do I simply jack the car to change oil without do-dads. Seems a bit over the top.

Technically, no. However, the location of the pinch weld/lift points is such that it is difficult to get a standard floor jack in there without damaging the lower body panels. You could use wooden blocks or even old hockey pucks if necessary, but then you are risking stability while you are under the car.

Boost Creep · 03-13-2019, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbeau11

I've been thinking about Quickjack. I'd love to see pics the next time you have the car off the ground.

I have an oil change coming soon and plan on doing the diff again and swapping out the trans fluid. I'll take some pics when it's up in the air.

Do you want to see where the ZL1 lift points and the Quickjack meet or just an overall pic to see how high the car goes up in the air?

Pics won't be great as my garage is so small it's like a glove for the car.

wintertopdown · 03-13-2019, 08:08 PM

How about these? One on each side.

Boost Creep · 03-13-2019, 09:52 PM

People have folded their pinch welds with better jacks than those.

s346k · 03-14-2019, 12:34 AM

i used 2 piece race ramps. i bought the zl1 pads with set screws but i haven’t installed them yet.

note: the 2 piece 6’2” ramps will fit in the car.

06-12-2018, 05:16 PM	#29
Boost Creep Drives: '18 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Pennsyltucky Posts: 2,605	Just got my Quickjack last week, had the car up in the air last night just to try it out. A little more than Race Ramps, but all four are off the ground. __________________ '18 1SS *1LE* Black, PDR

06-13-2018, 07:23 AM	#33
Boost Creep Drives: '18 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Pennsyltucky Posts: 2,605	I use the front and rear pinch weld openings with ZL1addons bolt on lift pads. I have the rear pads as far forward as they will go, and the fronts as far back as they go, and they are both just within the quickjack lift plate. Both ZL1 pads are completely on the quickjack rubber blocks. When I first put the ZL1 lift pads, the fronts were right in the middle of the opening. I measured before ordering, looked like the extended version would fit, and it was close. When I got the quickjack I saw the lift pads were too far apart, so I moved the fronts back as far as they would go. I didn't want to use the "middle" openings in the pinch weld as I wanted the front as close to the engine weight as possible. __________________ '18 1SS *1LE* Black, PDR

06-14-2018, 09:35 AM	#35
GTSLOW Daily Driven 1LE Drives: 2018 1SS 1LE Join Date: May 2018 Location: Fort Knox, KY Posts: 293	I've used the above pictured circular pads with the slot cut in them many times. They're under $15 on Amazon. __________________ 2018 1SS 1LE

03-13-2019, 08:08 PM	#40
wintertopdown Drives: 22 Convertible V8 LT1 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Jensen Beach, Florida Posts: 229	How about these? One on each side. Attached Images

03-13-2019, 09:52 PM	#41
Boost Creep Drives: '18 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Pennsyltucky Posts: 2,605	People have folded their pinch welds with better jacks than those. __________________ '18 1SS *1LE* Black, PDR

03-13-2019, 09:12 AM	#36
wintertopdown Drives: 22 Convertible V8 LT1 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Jensen Beach, Florida Posts: 229	Do I really need these zl1 pads or special ramps?? How do I simply jack the car to change oil without do-dads. Seems a bit over the top.

03-14-2019, 12:34 AM	#42
s346k Drives: like an old lady Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: indiana Posts: 2,485	i used 2 piece race ramps. i bought the zl1 pads with set screws but i haven’t installed them yet. note: the 2 piece 6’2” ramps will fit in the car.

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