You're welcome Julio and thanks for the comment. You may want to check out some of my other Corvette videos if you get time. Enjoy your car they are lots of fun! -Glen
Best video I've seen , this guy rocks knows his stuff , takes his time and explains what you NEED TO KNOW , I have a 17 Gran Sport taking off my wheels for powder coating I feel confident now after watching this video we can safely handle the job, thank you OZZ!!
Great tutorial! i welded up four two post stands for my grand sport. i put the car contact piece on the jack first then jack it up on the pad. once to the height i want i put the two vertical legs on the top piece and pin it....works great and is the safest way i know of. the down side i use two floor jacks to make it really safe, so there is that extra cost.
Right on time with this video! Excellent Excellent. just got my 1st Corvette 2 weeks ago and going to do paint correction, side skirts install and have been wanting to put on jack stands. Again excellent video. Thanks
Hey Ernie you're welcome. I made the video because I was installing the new front stage 2 splitter and had to get the car up in the air. I have videos on paint correction and ceramic coating. Let me know if you need the links if interested. Thanks for your comment!
Dude....Excellent video!! I appreciate you taking the time to show us the view from underneath!! Seems that most things about DIY with our Corvettes make us nervous. Likely because it will be painful both emotionally and financially!! 🤣 Truly appreciate you taking the time...i feel more confident now!!
That's a very good point. It's not the most stable way to keep the car up in the air with the jack stands close together. Some cars are such a challenge.
Happy new year Glen/n with one or two N’s! 🎉 🍾 Watch those ratcheting stands! I don’t trust them, I’ve had one fail and one crack down it- I just don’t trust them now, they weren’t cheapies either- much prefer the tube and pins. If you jack one end up you are normally ok if you chock the wheels. Disappointed the wife still hasn’t let you get a lift for Christmas- I bought two 😇
@@ozzstars_cars Ha ha -- not Roth, but I did love Van Halen as a teenager growing up. Bought a 2019 'vette from Vroom (still waiting for delivery) and want to paint the calipers and possibly do my own oil changes. Thanks again.
@@davidolee1 that's cool! Did you get a chance to check out the C7 oil change video I have posted? Might be useful to you. th-cam.com/video/Q8A4ClwAsag/w-d-xo.html
@@ozzstars_cars Thanks for the link to the oil change video. I don't have the dry sump, but I imagine it will be pretty much the same with one plug instead of two and a few less quarts of oil to refill. It (LT1) calls for 0 W 40 dexos 2. I'm not finding many 0 W 40 oils with dexos 2. I think Mobil 1 ESP meets this. Do you have any recommendations?
4:04 your mono-spring is pink? I always had suspicions. I built cribbing to go under the tires. I use the pucks to lift and cribbing for support. I hate lifting the thing but it is better than the C4. Slit pucks on pinch welds on a twisty frame is even harder.
lol @ the pink mono-spring! You caught me there Lex. Cribbing is a great idea for safety as long as no suspension work is needed. One of these days hopefully I will get a lift and semi retire the floor jack.
Sup Glen. Hope you had a great holiday..The video you produced was very detailed. I was wondering if you ever checked out the Rennstand by Safe Jack? It functions as a jackstand near edges of the car so you dont need to get under the car. Check it out. Thanks.
I know this is slightly unrelated to this video, but if you're just removing a wheel, then you can just use a basic screw jack from your Nissan altima or whatever and you don't need the puck. You're only very slightly lifting and there is basically no angle created between the jack and frame. The pucks are only for when you're really jacking high for stands. I did use this video for my c7 z06 that I've stored for years because it was recommended to not be stored for many years on the wheels/tires. I made my own pucks, though. They're very simple.
Anytime a C5, C6 or C7 is jacked up on the chassis proper pucks specifically required by General Motors should be used. Otherwise that person increases the risk of the car slipping and causing serious damage or injury. The chassis is on an angle in relation to the flat surface of a garage floor. A screw jack is probably THE MOST RISKY for failure and you'll get pucked in the a$$ hard!!!!
Good one, I had a tough time getting the grandsport on to the styrofoam pads for the winter on the garage wall side because of no room for the jack but we got it done. And yes, gotta be real careful of the side skirts, there is no forgiveness there if you don't have a low profile jack. What company did you get the splitter from? I'm looking for one but I'm up in Canada so a lot of price difference due to the dollar exchange, shipping, and border crap going on now.
It can be nerve racking when jacking the car up, at least the first few times. I went with the EOS stage 2 splitter, I am editing the installation video footage now and will post it soon. Thanks Chris.
That's one purrrty undercarriage! I almost made myself look dumb and asked if that was a 4L80E, because I didn't recognize that trans pan, LOL. I keep forgetting we've got 6 & 8 speeds out there now. Glad I caught myself, LOL! My money is on the 8-speed in that one. You should film a video of how that thing shifts when the weather gets better - I've never ridden in anything with more than 6 gears. I'm curious how quickly it goes through them at light throttle, and when you jump on it. Man, that thing is at the same ride height as my buddy's crazy 900 RWHP '11 Camaro - he's got adjustable shocks in there, and has them as low as he could go without tearing the front end off pulling into a Dunkin Donuts every morning, lol. I can't even get my jack under the thing! Haven't tried it on the lift ... but cars that nice I tend to steer clear of working on. Makes me too nervous! I have worked on it in the past, long before the lift and new shop addition was built. Put on headers (fun in the driveway), and beefier rear control arms. That was also long before he put the cost of a new car into that thing to make it the fire-breathing monster it is today. I recall running into a GM-induced problem of the driver's side rear bolt that wouldn't come out, because it hit the fuel tank, or frame - we had to lower the cradle out in the driveway with a jack and stands just to remove one stupid bolt! Thanks, GM! Anyway, hope you and the family had a great New Year's, and have an even better 2021, Glen!
Yeah Smitty the A8 automatic shifts pretty fast and it's also quicker than the 7 speed manual. 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds. It was a tough decision for me but I decided to pay an extra $1800 for the automatic. The paddle shifting is fun and no clutch to deal with. My main reason was all the traffic where I live now since the small town has turned into a small city with all the NJ and NY'ers moving to Delaware. Shifting in traffic is for the birds. The other good thing is when I sell the car in 20 years to the younger generation there will be a buyer. Not many young folks these days can drive a manual trans and they won't be in the market to buy much with a clutch. 😉 Take buddy. P.S. The car now has 7900 miles and I found two leaks the other day...a/c pag oil and belt tensioner strut leaking. Yup, it's a GM. 🤷♂️
I’ve considered using these on my C7 - www.jackpointjackstands.com they allow you to use the puck location as the stand location too. Be careful with the subframe / cradle that’s hallow aluminum so you need a block of wood or something to distribute the load. I use two jacks, one on each side (passenger and driver side) this way the car comes up level. Don’t forget to chock the opposite side tire so car doesn’t move. The parking brake and transmission will only lock the rear wheels thus if the weight is on front the car it can roll if not blocked. Stay safe!
*Internet car snob has entered the chat* How dare you lift that car with anything other than lambskin gloves and lamb skin wrapped equipment? You don't DESERVE that car!
This is what all videos about jacking up a car should be like. Specificity is important and missing from most of these.
Thanks Brandon. Attention to important details. I try.👍
Great video and very informative! I'm new to the corvette family and it's exactly what I need to safely lift up my vet! Thank you so much!!!
You're welcome Julio and thanks for the comment. You may want to check out some of my other Corvette videos if you get time. Enjoy your car they are lots of fun! -Glen
Just bought a C7(and my first corvette), and this helps tremendously! Very informative and detailed! Now I need pucks lol.
The pucks are a necessity.
I'd feel better with two jacks, one in front and one in the back. Thanks for the guidance.
Thx bro for the details! Gonna put on a stage 2.5 zr1 aero kit and an x-pipe… this is exactly what I needed to know 👍🏽
Sounds like a plan! Did you happen to see the video I posted installing an X-pipe and new exhaust on a C7 Stingray?
@@ozzstars_cars i’ll have to check it out now thanks!
You are very thorough and safe! Coming from an engineer, you would make a great teacher..
Thank you sir.
Best video I've seen , this guy rocks knows his stuff , takes his time and explains what you NEED TO KNOW , I have a 17 Gran Sport taking off my wheels for powder coating
I feel confident now after watching this video we can safely handle the job, thank you OZZ!!
Thank your sir. I try to do my best. I appreciate your comment, means a lot to me
Great tutorial! i welded up four two post stands for my grand sport. i put the car contact piece on the jack first then jack it up on the pad. once to the height i want i put the two vertical legs on the top piece and pin it....works great and is the safest way i know of. the down side i use two floor jacks to make it really safe, so there is that extra cost.
Safety is important. Thanks for watching.
Right on time with this video! Excellent Excellent. just got my 1st Corvette 2 weeks ago and going to do paint correction, side skirts install and
have been wanting to put on jack stands. Again excellent video. Thanks
Hey Ernie you're welcome. I made the video because I was installing the new front stage 2 splitter and had to get the car up in the air. I have videos on paint correction and ceramic coating. Let me know if you need the links if interested. Thanks for your comment!
@@ozzstars_cars Yes Plz send me the links. Thank You
@@erniepick5942 paint correction th-cam.com/video/GGtmtIS1-Ls/w-d-xo.html Ceramic coating th-cam.com/video/QxyWqAuMLEg/w-d-xo.html
Dude....Excellent video!! I appreciate you taking the time to show us the view from underneath!! Seems that most things about DIY with our Corvettes make us nervous. Likely because it will be painful both emotionally and financially!! 🤣 Truly appreciate you taking the time...i feel more confident now!!
Hey Mark glad you enjoyed the video. Enjoy your car and stay safe! -Glen (Ozz)
I appreciate this video because I need to get my wheels redone and will have the car on jack stands for a few days
Having them refinished or repaired?
Both repaired & Power coated stirling silver
@@ozzstars_cars Both Having them Powder Coated total on 4 wheels $660
Great video with extremely important information. Thanks, you got a subscriber!
👍
Fantastic and thorough video.
Thank you!
Much needed instruction! Good video
Glad it helped!
Wow, great walkthrough here! I wish there was one of these for my C5
Here ya go nash. Your wish has come true. th-cam.com/video/i_rC_-aUods/w-d-xo.html
Great video! Thanks so much for helping us noobs out!
Sure thing Danny
Great explanation Glen. It freaks me out how close you have to put the jack stands to one another though.
That's a very good point. It's not the most stable way to keep the car up in the air with the jack stands close together. Some cars are such a challenge.
@@ozzstars_cars I always keep a jack or two for extra safety. Sometimes even the wheels. Can’t be too safe under a vehicle.
thanks great video
Thanks Paul for the comment!
Sweet! Thank you for your time!👍😎
You got it!
Happy new year Glen/n with one or two N’s! 🎉 🍾 Watch those ratcheting stands! I don’t trust them, I’ve had one fail and one crack down it- I just don’t trust them now, they weren’t cheapies either- much prefer the tube and pins. If you jack one end up you are normally ok if you chock the wheels. Disappointed the wife still hasn’t let you get a lift for Christmas- I bought two 😇
The new 6 ton stands I bought have double pin action. I need to make room in the garage for a lift. I need one badly! Happy New Year
Very clear explanation and video. Thanks.
Awesome, glad you liked it. Last name isn't Roth is it? 😃
@@ozzstars_cars Ha ha -- not Roth, but I did love Van Halen as a teenager growing up. Bought a 2019 'vette from Vroom (still waiting for delivery) and want to paint the calipers and possibly do my own oil changes. Thanks again.
@@davidolee1 that's cool! Did you get a chance to check out the C7 oil change video I have posted? Might be useful to you. th-cam.com/video/Q8A4ClwAsag/w-d-xo.html
@@ozzstars_cars Thanks for the link to the oil change video. I don't have the dry sump, but I imagine it will be pretty much the same with one plug instead of two and a few less quarts of oil to refill. It (LT1) calls for 0 W 40 dexos 2. I'm not finding many 0 W 40 oils with dexos 2. I think Mobil 1 ESP meets this. Do you have any recommendations?
@@davidolee1 i use 5W30 synthetic
4:04 your mono-spring is pink? I always had suspicions.
I built cribbing to go under the tires. I use the pucks to lift and cribbing for support. I hate lifting the thing but it is better than the C4. Slit pucks on pinch welds on a twisty frame is even harder.
lol @ the pink mono-spring! You caught me there Lex. Cribbing is a great idea for safety as long as no suspension work is needed. One of these days hopefully I will get a lift and semi retire the floor jack.
Great explanation , nothing would be more disappointing to damage something under the car.
Oh that would ruin anyone's day and night!
Excellent video
Thanks Greg
Great video. Thanks, sir.
You're welcome, glad you liked it. 👍
Awesome video! Thanks!
Glad it helped, take it easy! -Glen
Great video man !!!
Thank you Rick
Good stuff!!
Sup Glen. Hope you had a great holiday..The video you produced was very detailed. I was wondering if you ever checked out the Rennstand by Safe Jack? It functions as a jackstand near edges of the car so you dont need to get under the car. Check it out. Thanks.
Never heard of it until now. Seems like a stable way to keep the car safely off the ground. Thanks and happy new year.
Good video. Thanks man.
Sure thing, you're welcome.
Excellent video....thanks
Thanks for the comment! You're welcome
Nicely displayed and explained. I hope you and your family have a blessed year.
Happy New Year to you and the family, Wyatt!
Thanks Wyatt, Happy New Year.
Great video
Thank you Fran.
Perfect thank you
I know this is slightly unrelated to this video, but if you're just removing a wheel, then you can just use a basic screw jack from your Nissan altima or whatever and you don't need the puck. You're only very slightly lifting and there is basically no angle created between the jack and frame. The pucks are only for when you're really jacking high for stands. I did use this video for my c7 z06 that I've stored for years because it was recommended to not be stored for many years on the wheels/tires. I made my own pucks, though. They're very simple.
Anytime a C5, C6 or C7 is jacked up on the chassis proper pucks specifically required by General Motors should be used. Otherwise that person increases the risk of the car slipping and causing serious damage or injury. The chassis is on an angle in relation to the flat surface of a garage floor. A screw jack is probably THE MOST RISKY for failure and you'll get pucked in the a$$ hard!!!!
Great--thanks
You got it! -Glen
Good one, I had a tough time getting the grandsport on to the styrofoam pads for the winter on the garage wall side because of no room for the jack but we got it done. And yes, gotta be real careful of the side skirts, there is no forgiveness there if you don't have a low profile jack. What company did you get the splitter from? I'm looking for one but I'm up in Canada so a lot of price difference due to the dollar exchange, shipping, and border crap going on now.
It can be nerve racking when jacking the car up, at least the first few times. I went with the EOS stage 2 splitter, I am editing the installation video footage now and will post it soon. Thanks Chris.
That's one purrrty undercarriage! I almost made myself look dumb and asked if that was a 4L80E, because I didn't recognize that trans pan, LOL. I keep forgetting we've got 6 & 8 speeds out there now. Glad I caught myself, LOL! My money is on the 8-speed in that one. You should film a video of how that thing shifts when the weather gets better - I've never ridden in anything with more than 6 gears. I'm curious how quickly it goes through them at light throttle, and when you jump on it.
Man, that thing is at the same ride height as my buddy's crazy 900 RWHP '11 Camaro - he's got adjustable shocks in there, and has them as low as he could go without tearing the front end off pulling into a Dunkin Donuts every morning, lol. I can't even get my jack under the thing! Haven't tried it on the lift ... but cars that nice I tend to steer clear of working on. Makes me too nervous! I have worked on it in the past, long before the lift and new shop addition was built. Put on headers (fun in the driveway), and beefier rear control arms. That was also long before he put the cost of a new car into that thing to make it the fire-breathing monster it is today. I recall running into a GM-induced problem of the driver's side rear bolt that wouldn't come out, because it hit the fuel tank, or frame - we had to lower the cradle out in the driveway with a jack and stands just to remove one stupid bolt! Thanks, GM!
Anyway, hope you and the family had a great New Year's, and have an even better 2021, Glen!
Yeah Smitty the A8 automatic shifts pretty fast and it's also quicker than the 7 speed manual. 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds. It was a tough decision for me but I decided to pay an extra $1800 for the automatic. The paddle shifting is fun and no clutch to deal with. My main reason was all the traffic where I live now since the small town has turned into a small city with all the NJ and NY'ers moving to Delaware. Shifting in traffic is for the birds. The other good thing is when I sell the car in 20 years to the younger generation there will be a buyer. Not many young folks these days can drive a manual trans and they won't be in the market to buy much with a clutch. 😉 Take buddy. P.S. The car now has 7900 miles and I found two leaks the other day...a/c pag oil and belt tensioner strut leaking. Yup, it's a GM. 🤷♂️
Cool
Thanks. Hope all is well.
I’ve considered using these on my C7 - www.jackpointjackstands.com they allow you to use the puck location as the stand location too. Be careful with the subframe / cradle that’s hallow aluminum so you need a block of wood or something to distribute the load. I use two jacks, one on each side (passenger and driver side) this way the car comes up level. Don’t forget to chock the opposite side tire so car doesn’t move. The parking brake and transmission will only lock the rear wheels thus if the weight is on front the car it can roll if not blocked. Stay safe!
That's excellent advice, can never be to safe.when lifting a car.
Why can't you put a jack stand under each puck?
Don't do that!
The location to put jack stands in the rear was not really clear. The area you suggested or rather pointed to was slightly curved and had a bolt
You may want to watch the video again in slow motion this time.
Can you not put the jack stands where the pucks are located?
Check the video again where the jack stands are permitted according to General Motors service information.
Have you seen the "car jack" i use..hahaha.
Sure have. I may be sending this one to you soon Cowboy, I know that John Deere forklift you drive fixes car problems easily. Haha
@@ozzstars_cars hahaha...it's the final solution
*Internet car snob has entered the chat* How dare you lift that car with anything other than lambskin gloves and lamb skin wrapped equipment? You don't DESERVE that car!
Now I feel guilty leaving microscopic scratches. 🤣
great video! thanks
Great video
Thank you for watching and commenting