Nervous jacking the car up - Page 2

Gen6cyl · 09-19-2022, 08:55 AM

I have heard good things about quick jacks . I grew up in Atlanta, been in country almost 30 years.

22SS1LE · 09-19-2022, 11:03 AM

id like to eventually get a quick jack. but who knows when that will be

WhiteMale · 09-19-2022, 11:59 AM

I put a set of $58.99 jackpads off Amazon under my car and I've used them a few times now but my observation would be that they could be an 1/8th or 1/4" longer as they sit pretty flush with the ZL1 side skirts. Otherwise these work well.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GKXNX3C...roduct_details

Gen6cyl · 09-19-2022, 12:06 PM

Is the cross member behind the diff. a safe jacking point?Anybody

22SS1LE · 09-19-2022, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhiteMale

I put a set of $58.99 jackpads off Amazon under my car and I've used them a few times now but my observation would be that they could be an 1/8th or 1/4" longer as they sit pretty flush with the ZL1 side skirts. Otherwise these work well.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GKXNX3C...roduct_details

those are the exact ones I bought as well. Had them on the car since the day i brought it home. I have used them already to pull the wheels to ceramic coat my wheels off car but still get weird feeling when i get the car higher and higher on them

RamAir02 · 09-19-2022, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gen6cyl

Is the cross member behind the diff. a safe jacking point?Anybody

No, these are the only jack points...

20Bluezl1 · 09-19-2022, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhiteMale

I put a set of $58.99 jackpads off Amazon under my car and I've used them a few times now but my observation would be that they could be an 1/8th or 1/4" longer as they sit pretty flush with the ZL1 side skirts. Otherwise these work well.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GKXNX3C...roduct_details

Yes definitely wish they where a little longer.

WhiteMale · 09-19-2022, 01:51 PM

last time I tried to jack a Mustang or Camaro from the front my lo-pro race jack barely fits under it and then didn't have enough handle travel to pump it up so I stopped even trying and I just go off the sides.

Gen6cyl · 09-19-2022, 02:23 PM

Thanks ramair02. I have 4 alloy jack pads installed. But I use them for the jack and have no where for the stand. I guess next time I will drive the back tires up a ramp and jack up front center point and use front side points for a stand. Glad I didn't use the rear cross member or the pumpkin for raising.

RamAir02 · 09-19-2022, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhiteMale

I put a set of $58.99 jackpads off Amazon under my car and I've used them a few times now but my observation would be that they could be an 1/8th or 1/4" longer as they sit pretty flush with the ZL1 side skirts. Otherwise these work well.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GKXNX3C...roduct_details

I always use a cheap hockey puck when I'm using a jack. The extra inch gives plenty of clearance so the jack doesn't contact the side skirt.

EDIT: Looking through my photos to find a visual of the jack + hockey puck + lift pad. Found one that I'm (ashamedly) sharing below -- I'm embarrassed since the lift pad is poorly positioned over the jack & puck

Do better than I did here!

RamAir02 · 09-19-2022, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gen6cyl

Thanks ramair02. I have 4 alloy jack pads installed. But I use them for the jack and have no where for the stand. I guess next time I will drive the back tires up a ramp and jack up front center point and use front side points for a stand. Glad I didn't use the rear cross member or the pumpkin for raising.

One thing to note -- and this doesn't affect your car, Gen6cyl, but posting for visibility for folks with ZL1s or Convertibles (or SS?)...

The above graphic I posted is for "Base" coupes as described in the Service Manual. The ZL1 & Convertible do not cite the front cradle as a suitable jack point. You can see the ZL1 & Convertible graphics below. Oddly, the manual doesn't have a specific document for lifting SS Coupes. My best guess would be SS models also cannot be lifted from the front engine cradle.

Gen6cyl · 09-19-2022, 04:15 PM

The v8's and I quesss verts have a large brace plate under the front of the car.It is bolted on and costs $250-$300 . I did research on gen 6 bracing.

RamAir02 · 09-19-2022, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gen6cyl

The v8's and I quesss verts have a large brace plate under the front of the car.It is bolted on and costs $250-$300 . I did research on gen 6 bracing.

Yeah, essentially don't jack from the engine cradle if your car has that aluminum bracing. Still odd that they have Base, ZL1 & Convertible lifting & jacking docs in the service manual, but not SS

22SS1LE · 09-20-2022, 06:52 PM

guess i feel a little better. I pulled the wheels today to give the wheels and suspension a good cleaning inside and out

09-19-2022, 11:03 AM	#16
22SS1LE Drives: 2022 1SS 1LE 6M Join Date: May 2022 Location: Pittsburgh pa Posts: 513 View My Garage	id like to eventually get a quick jack. but who knows when that will be __________________ 2022 1SS 1LE 6M in Riverside blue Found exact build local- ETA 7/31/22 New ETA - 7/26, 7/30, 7/31, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/21, 8/28, 9/17 8/24. IT HAS ARRIVED at the dealer 8/25- It is in the Garage ACS ZL1 Sideskirts, 20% tint, CAI Intake

09-20-2022, 06:52 PM	#28
22SS1LE Drives: 2022 1SS 1LE 6M Join Date: May 2022 Location: Pittsburgh pa Posts: 513 View My Garage	guess i feel a little better. I pulled the wheels today to give the wheels and suspension a good cleaning inside and out __________________ 2022 1SS 1LE 6M in Riverside blue Found exact build local- ETA 7/31/22 New ETA - 7/26, 7/30, 7/31, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/21, 8/28, 9/17 8/24. IT HAS ARRIVED at the dealer 8/25- It is in the Garage ACS ZL1 Sideskirts, 20% tint, CAI Intake

09-19-2022, 08:55 AM	#15
Gen6cyl Drives: Chevy Camaro 2021 ,rs, v6, manual Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Georgia Posts: 868	I have heard good things about quick jacks . I grew up in Atlanta, been in country almost 30 years.

09-19-2022, 11:59 AM	#17
WhiteMale Drives: 23 ZL1 A10 Rapid Blue Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: MO Posts: 1,983	I put a set of $58.99 jackpads off Amazon under my car and I've used them a few times now but my observation would be that they could be an 1/8th or 1/4" longer as they sit pretty flush with the ZL1 side skirts. Otherwise these work well. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GKXNX3C...roduct_details

09-19-2022, 12:06 PM	#18
Gen6cyl Drives: Chevy Camaro 2021 ,rs, v6, manual Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Georgia Posts: 868	Is the cross member behind the diff. a safe jacking point?Anybody

09-19-2022, 01:51 PM	#22
WhiteMale Drives: 23 ZL1 A10 Rapid Blue Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: MO Posts: 1,983	last time I tried to jack a Mustang or Camaro from the front my lo-pro race jack barely fits under it and then didn't have enough handle travel to pump it up so I stopped even trying and I just go off the sides.

09-19-2022, 02:23 PM	#23
Gen6cyl Drives: Chevy Camaro 2021 ,rs, v6, manual Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Georgia Posts: 868	Thanks ramair02. I have 4 alloy jack pads installed. But I use them for the jack and have no where for the stand. I guess next time I will drive the back tires up a ramp and jack up front center point and use front side points for a stand. Glad I didn't use the rear cross member or the pumpkin for raising.

09-19-2022, 04:15 PM	#26
Gen6cyl Drives: Chevy Camaro 2021 ,rs, v6, manual Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Georgia Posts: 868	The v8's and I quesss verts have a large brace plate under the front of the car.It is bolted on and costs $250-$300 . I did research on gen 6 bracing.

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