How are you lifting your ZL1

10-23-2018, 09:40 PM

I am amazed on how low the ZL1 is. For many years I have used Rhino ramps to do my service work either rolling up in the front on backing up in the rear. Even on my older ZR-1 this was never a problem. Not so with the Camaro.

The front spoiler would be destroyed long before the tire would start up the ramp. I been pulling onto a 2x12 just to be able to get my 4 ton service jack saddle under a lift point.

Well, no more, I am looking to purchase a Bendpak MDS-6LP mid rise lift for my garage. Since I have the ZL1Add on blocks already installed all I would need to do is pull on and up we go. I was going to purchase the Ranger QuickJacks that you slide under each side but after actually seeing them in person I thought they were a little scary plus they become a storage issue.

I thought I would post to see if anyone has any experience with Bendpak or this specific lift. Also is Bendpak worth the premium price they charge, all comments welcome.

Thanks

Chef-j · 10-28-2018, 06:27 AM

Low profile jack should work.

mikem2104 · 10-28-2018, 01:06 PM

i'll be honest, i've got a quickjack and love it. storage wise, i just leave it under the car, hasn't caused me a problem. and if you step up to the 5000 or 7000 i promise they aren't scary at all. quite stout.

Warrior102 · 10-28-2018, 04:39 PM

I still use ramps but use a couple of 2" X 12" X 18"L boards, I set them in front of the tires and drive the car onto the lumber first, the 2" X 12"'s raise the front enough for the splitter to clear. This is with Rhino ramps YMMV.

10-29-2018, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Warrior102

I still use ramps but use two 2" X 12" X 18"L boards, I set them in front of the tires/ramps and drive the car onto the lumber first the 2" X 12" raise the front enough for the splitter to clear.

Smart!

VinnAY · 10-30-2018, 06:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warrior102

I still use ramps but use two 2" X 12" X 18"L boards, I set them in front of the tires/ramps and drive the car onto the lumber first the 2" X 12" raise the front enough for the splitter to clear.

This def works, use it all the time.

10-30-2018, 11:31 AM

Whats the general consensus on this: Bendpak MDS-6LP

Vtor_ZL1 · 10-30-2018, 11:59 AM

Block of 2x4 and floor jack.

Not as easy as quickjack, but stuff I already owned. 2x4 will be replaced w molded puck device soon.

ST1LE · 11-01-2018, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by NM-ZR1

Whats the general consensus on this: Bendpak MDS-6LP

This is a bit much for me, but I do plan on getting a QuickJack soon. Easier, smaller, more mobile, and WAY cheaper.

10-23-2018, 09:40 PM	#1
NM-ZR1 Guest Posts: n/a View My Garage	How are you lifting your ZL1 I am amazed on how low the ZL1 is. For many years I have used Rhino ramps to do my service work either rolling up in the front on backing up in the rear. Even on my older ZR-1 this was never a problem. Not so with the Camaro. The front spoiler would be destroyed long before the tire would start up the ramp. I been pulling onto a 2x12 just to be able to get my 4 ton service jack saddle under a lift point. Well, no more, I am looking to purchase a Bendpak MDS-6LP mid rise lift for my garage. Since I have the ZL1Add on blocks already installed all I would need to do is pull on and up we go. I was going to purchase the Ranger QuickJacks that you slide under each side but after actually seeing them in person I thought they were a little scary plus they become a storage issue. I thought I would post to see if anyone has any experience with Bendpak or this specific lift. Also is Bendpak worth the premium price they charge, all comments welcome. Thanks

10-28-2018, 06:27 AM	#2
Chef-j Drives: 2018 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: DFW Posts: 422	Low profile jack should work. __________________ 2018 1SS 6MT: SOLD

10-28-2018, 01:06 PM	#3
mikem2104 Drives: 18 2SS 1LE, 20 Canyon Denali Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Windsor, ON Posts: 488	i'll be honest, i've got a quickjack and love it. storage wise, i just leave it under the car, hasn't caused me a problem. and if you step up to the 5000 or 7000 i promise they aren't scary at all. quite stout. __________________ Mike Current Garage: 18' 2SS 1LE, Hyper Blue 23' GMC Canyon Denali Previously: 20' GMC Canyon Denali 16' 2SS 6MT, Hyper Blue, Kalahari, 20" PVW Chrome Split wheels, NPP, MRC (Total Loss) 14' Ford Edge Sport 06' Saab 9-7x,13' Nissan 370z Sport, 12' VW Jetta GLI, 02' Olds Bravada

10-28-2018, 04:39 PM	#4
Warrior102 Drives: 2018 2SS 1LE Black Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 638	I still use ramps but use a couple of 2" X 12" X 18"L boards, I set them in front of the tires and drive the car onto the lumber first, the 2" X 12"'s raise the front enough for the splitter to clear. This is with Rhino ramps YMMV. Last edited by Warrior102; 12-21-2018 at 05:35 PM.

10-30-2018, 11:31 AM	#7
NM-ZR1 Guest Posts: n/a View My Garage	Whats the general consensus on this: Bendpak MDS-6LP Attached Images

10-30-2018, 11:59 AM	#8
Vtor_ZL1 Who Needs to KNOW? Drives: 18 ZLE Join Date: May 2018 Location: Left Side of the Moon Posts: 1,771	Block of 2x4 and floor jack. Not as easy as quickjack, but stuff I already owned. 2x4 will be replaced w molded puck device soon. __________________ ing for grip. Are you in the NY/NJ/PA/CT region? Join us for autox fun at MetLife Stadium. HUGE lots, tons of runs. http://www.motorsportsne.com/

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