Jack Stand placement

[Mart]

What is the best way to get an 86 onto jackstands and what is location for the jackstands.

Pictures would help.

Thanks in advance.
Mart

 

[JT ZR-Won]

I pulled this off the ZR-1 Net and this should help you out. Just follow the link. There's a bunch of pics too.

http://zr1.net/jackupzr1/

Jay

 

[Ken]

I swear, someday I'm gonna make a video on how to raise and position your C4 on jackstands. This question gets asked so much and I do it so often... :L

 

[Green LT1]

Ken, that would be a great idea. I am sure there are many others, like me, who have been burned by supposedly knowledgeable repair people who have damaged their C4s due to improper jacking or improper placement of jack stands. I have seenand been the victim of such improper placement, and I am probably overly cautious when doing this myself. I would rather have too much information than not enough. It is hard to find clear instructions on how to do this, which explains why so many C4 owners ask this question.

 

[Mart]

JT ZR-Won

I was looking at the pics from the ZR-1 link, are those really safe places toput the stands under!!!

Does anybody else use those locations, No offense, just looks scaaaaary.

I'm really paranoid about this.

 

[Rabbit]

This is from a 95 Helm's manual.

I'm not to experienced posting so..........http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-9/403938/QNFPW-JBQNN-jackpoints.jpg]

 

[Magmotor]

I have on a .pdf file the Complete Instructions of Jacking, Lifting & Hoisting of my '89. Similar to other years, I'm sure. It has all the Do's & Don'ts along with clear diagrams for locations. If anyone would like I need a private e-mail cause it's 220K large. Hope this helps.....

 

[Rabbit]

This might be better????

 

[Ken]

... looking at the pics from the ZR-1 link, are those really safe places to put the stands under?

The author of that site gives a perfect example of how to raise the vehicle and postion on jackstands. Kudos! The only things better would be if the images were a little clearer and that he show how to raise the rear in one lift, utilizing a piece fabricated for the floor jack saddle to reach between the rear Y-pipe to the differential housing. The item is available on the aftermarket, and is known as a "Jack-A-Vette" which sells for around $75-80 the last I looked. It can be fabricated for next to nothing, or as in my case - nothing at all! My friend Will welded up something for me. :cool

The only thing I do differently from what is shown on the ZR-1 site is that I position my stands directly on the ridge where the frame rails are welded together, instead of off to the side where it is flat. Either way is safe as far as I can see.

_ken

 

[JT ZR-Won]

JT ZR-Won

I was looking at the pics from the ZR-1 link, are those really safe places toput the stands under!!!

Does anybody else use those locations, No offense, just looks scaaaaary.

I'm really paranoid about this.

As long as its on the frame you should be fine. I've never had any problems.

Jay

 

[JT ZR-Won]

Oh yeah.......the hockey puck is a great idea. I use it also

Jay

 

[Ken]

I have a rubber padded-face saddle also. Makes it easier somehow.

 

[Mart]

CAC Buds are the Best

I cannot thank you guys enough, with all this info I should be just fine.

Thanks again.

Mart
Cheers to all of you:bar

 

[sleepyhead]

I have on a .pdf file the Complete Instructions of Jacking, Lifting & Hoisting of my '89. Similar to other years, I'm sure. It has all the Do's & Don'ts along with clear diagrams for locations. If anyone would like I need a private e-mail cause it's 220K large. Hope this helps.....

Could you please email me that pdf file? It would be much appreciated! jrasizzi@yahoo.com


Thanks in advance!

-J.

 

[B17Crew]

I swear, someday I'm gonna make a video on how to raise and position your C4 on jackstands. This question gets asked so much and I do it so often... :L

Ken,

You know, that’s not a bad idea... if you made a comprehensive video on properly positioning a C4 on jackstands that would be great. If you went on and included footage of changing engine oil, air filter, chassi lube points, break pads, installing a CAGS skip-shift eliminator, etc., you might have something.

There are thousands of C4 owners out there! There are those that are new to the Corvette experience and would probably purchase a DVD on regular maintenance of a C4. If you contacted Mid-America/Ecklers, with such a DVD to have in their catalogs, I don’t think you’d have a problem marketing it to them.

You could introduce tools too! Torque wrenches, and how to use them, different oil filter removal tools, etc.

One thing, if you go ahead with it, give me a shot at designing your DVD cover insert! (I’m a graphic designer, I’m sure I can fit it into my schedule).

B17Crew

 

[Moonunit 451]

I pulled this off the ZR-1 Net and this should help you out. Just follow the link. There's a bunch of pics too.

http://zr1.net/jackupzr1/

Jay

That's good info, now I can save several steps getting my car up tomorrow, but wait, I'm gonna have to take a trip to Boston to get a hockey puck :bash

 

[Paul Higg]

Could you send the PDF file to pjhigg@comcast.net

Thanks.

Paul - 94 LT1 coupe.