How stable are the ZL1 Addons lift points on jack stands? - Page 2

JeromeS13 · 07-14-2017, 06:36 PM

Here are mine.

BradfordCamaro · 07-14-2017, 06:41 PM

I have had the jack pads slip inside that little 'U' shaped portion of the jack stand.
Not a nice sound or a nice feeling.
The jack pads themselves are a little wonky. They don't fit snug on the pinch weld. That is why they redesigned them with the little bolt to hold them on and made to sit 'in' a stand.
They can flip over if not centered on your jack or jack stand....the original style is flat.
I still say they sold everyone a faulty dangerous product and should refund our money or exchange for the new ones.

JeromeS13 · 07-14-2017, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BradfordCamaro

I have had the jack pads slip inside that little 'U' shaped portion of the jack stand.
Not a nice sound or a nice feeling.
The jack pads themselves are a little wonky. They don't fit snug on the pinch weld. That is why they redesigned them with the little bolt to hold them on and made to sit 'in' a stand.
They can flip over if not centered on your jack or jack stand....the original style is flat.
I still say they sold everyone a faulty dangerous product and should refund our money or exchange for the new ones.

As long as you position the pad in the jackstand correctly, it can't slip. It has equal pressure on both side of the pad.

JCunningham · 07-15-2017, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by JeromeS13

I have my jack stand 90 degrees rotated from the above thread's pictures. They're super solid.

this. there thicker than the pinch welds and wider than your jack stands. I use 2 harbor freight 1.5ton low profile jacks and ZL1 locks. I lift the front with 2 jacks. A few pumps at a time each so the car goes up more equally. One on each side and use the jacks like jack stands. I use one jack on the rear cross over behind the muffler. I put a piece of carpit between the jack stands and the pads in the rear so i dont scratch up the pads. https://zl1addons.com/products/jack-...nt=27752265025

Curr · 07-15-2017, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by JeromeS13

Super stable. The lift points fit inside the curved part of my jackstands. Rock solid.

Agreed. Only used them once so far, but they're very well made, and on the vert at least, a breeze to put into place.

Eric SS · 10-13-2017, 10:15 PM

Just wanted to update that I bought these and finally tried them today on 4 jack stands. They are solid as a rock and i’m not worried at all about slipping.

BlackbeastSS2 · 10-13-2017, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by BradfordCamaro

I have had the jack pads slip inside that little 'U' shaped portion of the jack stand.
Not a nice sound or a nice feeling.
The jack pads themselves are a little wonky. They don't fit snug on the pinch weld. That is why they redesigned them with the little bolt to hold them on and made to sit 'in' a stand.
They can flip over if not centered on your jack or jack stand....the original style is flat.
I still say they sold everyone a faulty dangerous product and should refund our money or exchange for the new ones.

Plus 1 on that. Had it slip out a few times. Never used it again. John the owners starts off using us as R&D and then runs a second version that’s better.

I will not support this company more with my money.

freddyD · 10-14-2017, 08:32 AM

I hope those beer bottles don't fall off!

AmericanMike · 10-14-2017, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by camaromike77

GREAT question........I did not buy them, as I have that exact jack stands......Will have to reconsider now (Thanks Jerome)........Would love to see a close up pic of them installed, and sitting on the jack stand if anyone has one........

Mike, how would you raise our verts if you plan on using the open pinch welds for the bolt-ons since the secondary jack point is taken with frame supports?

LibertyHill · 10-14-2017, 10:36 AM

The problem is there is so little friction between a hard anodized jack pad and a steel jackstand. Add these:

https://www.harborfreight.com/rubber...-pc-63373.html

You can cut shims to fill the gap in the pad slot after installation. If the slot was any narrower everyone would complain they are too tight to fit over the pinch weld.

Reminds me of the "too-short" WeatherTech floor mats. If they were longer the short guy would obviously complain they hit the seat when it's fully forward.

franksredhot · 10-14-2017, 11:13 AM

Is everyone using a puck with the lift points? It seems that the points don't drop low enough for a large jack stand to clear other obstructions. I had a piece of 2X4 get split completely by the pinch welds.

WhiteNight · 10-14-2017, 11:44 AM

Of all the cars I have ever jacked, this one gives me the most anxiety. I absolutely hate doing it.

JCunningham · 10-14-2017, 11:56 AM

thats why I bought 4 1.5ton harbor freight jacks and locks. i lift the front a few pumps at a time then the back the same way. put locks on the jacks and done.

NightSkyCode · 10-14-2017, 11:59 AM

Do you drink a lot? Thats one hell of a beer can liquor collection.

07-14-2017, 06:36 PM	#15
JeromeS13 Drives: 2017 1SS/1LE Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: FL Panhandle Posts: 1,559	Here are mine. Attached Images

07-14-2017, 06:41 PM	#16
BradfordCamaro SABIO Drives: 2016 CAMARO 1SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Bradford, ON Posts: 5,012	I have had the jack pads slip inside that little 'U' shaped portion of the jack stand. Not a nice sound or a nice feeling. The jack pads themselves are a little wonky. They don't fit snug on the pinch weld. That is why they redesigned them with the little bolt to hold them on and made to sit 'in' a stand. They can flip over if not centered on your jack or jack stand....the original style is flat. I still say they sold everyone a faulty dangerous product and should refund our money or exchange for the new ones. __________________

10-14-2017, 10:36 AM	#24
LibertyHill Drives: 16 2SS 6MT NPP MRC / 15 K1300S Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: NW of Austin Posts: 1,034	The problem is there is so little friction between a hard anodized jack pad and a steel jackstand. Add these: https://www.harborfreight.com/rubber...-pc-63373.html You can cut shims to fill the gap in the pad slot after installation. If the slot was any narrower everyone would complain they are too tight to fit over the pinch weld. Reminds me of the "too-short" WeatherTech floor mats. If they were longer the short guy would obviously complain they hit the seat when it's fully forward. __________________ Rohana RFX-5 10/11, M/T 275/305, Eibachs, Hellwigs, Hurst SS, DMS LT4 SC 596HP/589TQ, DMS Low-side, Kooks 2LTs, MBRP Race, Rotofab, MMS CC

10-14-2017, 11:56 AM	#27
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,071	thats why I bought 4 1.5ton harbor freight jacks and locks. i lift the front a few pumps at a time then the back the same way. put locks on the jacks and done. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

10-14-2017, 11:59 AM	#28
NightSkyCode Owned gen 4, 5 and 6 Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Ohio Posts: 270	Do you drink a lot? Thats one hell of a beer can liquor collection. __________________ 2017 2SS, Mosaic black <3, NPP Exhaust, MRC, GM CAI, Loaded.

10-13-2017, 10:15 PM	#20
Eric SS #becauseracecar Drives: 2016 SS Sedan, 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2015 Location: Phoenix Posts: 2,959	Just wanted to update that I bought these and finally tried them today on 4 jack stands. They are solid as a rock and i’m not worried at all about slipping.

10-14-2017, 08:32 AM	#22
freddyD Drives: 2020 rally green rs Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Naples Florida Posts: 1,159	I hope those beer bottles don't fall off!

10-14-2017, 11:13 AM	#25
franksredhot Drives: 2016 Red Hot Camaro 1SS A8 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 114	Is everyone using a puck with the lift points? It seems that the points don't drop low enough for a large jack stand to clear other obstructions. I had a piece of 2X4 get split completely by the pinch welds.

10-14-2017, 11:44 AM	#26
WhiteNight Drives: MB 1SS Join Date: May 2017 Location: Easton, PA Posts: 321	Of all the cars I have ever jacked, this one gives me the most anxiety. I absolutely hate doing it.

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