I'll bet you did. Don't doubt it for a second, since the ignorant post worthless crap on YT as much as they do on 'Vette forums. But I have to wonder: "The edges were not designed for traditional jacks"? Did the other YT poster share his source for that information? It's not in the owner's manual (but the rocker rail as a jack location, IS). It's not in the service manual, (but the rocker rail as a jack location, IS). And then there is my vid. What damage was sustained during my "traditional jacks", jacking session? The answer? NONE. I've been jacking this car the way shown in the vid above for 13 years....zero damage or issues. SO, Diplex, What are YOU able to ascertain, from watching the two videos? The video of the guy who says "not to do it"? Or the video from the guy who SHOWS you how to do it? Choose which ever you prefer and enjoy your 'Vette jacking experience. :yesnod:
@@thomaskendrick2221 woah! I apologize, I was just concerned about my vette and if I jacked it up like this, I’m aware of the brake lines on the passenger side of the car and I just didn’t want crush them or damage the lower body. it would save me a lot of money to use this method rather than to buy a QuikJack, I think I might do this instead. Thanks for show us this! Edit: btw, I own a 86 vette in case you’re wondering.
"I'm scared Poppyyy. I'm scared!" lol thanks man, I saw you commented on the internet crap and that crap has me worrying too! I have to do a full drain and replace water pump and might as well do the sparkplugs and new wires since I have way more access to the opti etc. 1995 LT1 base model. Thanks for the awesome proof!
It's printed right on the rocker rail. And it's in your owners manual. And it's already been covered in this video: th-cam.com/video/cFFKRmhJd3w/w-d-xo.html BUT, the fact is, the rocker frame rail is stout and you can jack anywhere along the pinch weld/seam, of the rocker rail from front to back. Be careful to avoid pushing the jack too far in and hitting the floor boards....but make sure you've gone fare enough to actually land the pad on the metal seam, and not just catch the fiberglass rocker trim panel, which obviously has no strength at all.
@@thomaskendrick2221 Do you put your jack stands under your pinch welds or in the flat spots as suggested by the Mid-America video? Thank you for the video!
Has anyone ever simply nailed a bunch of 2 x8s together and lowered the wheels onto those at all four corners? I built stepping up ramps, I think five boards total. Longest on bottom and they got shorter to top, looks just like stair steps really and drive all four wheels up onto them with my 4x4 drive Range rover. Worked great, soft pine has a 525 psi per inch compression, so at each wheel I had at least 5 x5 foot size which is 25 times 525 making 13125 compression resistance. I change every fluid. Left the truck up there for a week or two.
Think we're ALL looking for the places to put the jack and jackstands without crushing the pinchwelds ! Can you edit the video to show where you put the jackstands without crushing suspension bushings . I also thought there wasn't major support where you placed the jack in the middle . Can you show us what your cars pinchwelds look like? Are they dimpled from the edges of the jack cradle?? Thx
The entire pinch weld, from the front, to the rear, is stronger than strong enough to support the weight of the car. You can jack and/or support the car, anywhere on the pinch weld, from behind the front wheel to in front of the rear wheels, with no issues.
From 6 comments, below: It's printed right on the rocker rail. And it's in your owners manual. And it's already been covered in this video: th-cam.com/video/cFFKRmhJd3w/w-d-xo.html BUT, the fact is, the rocker frame rail is stout and you can jack anywhere along the pinch weld/seam, of the rocker rail from front to back. Be careful to avoid pushing the jack too far in and hitting the floor boards....but make sure you've gone fare enough to actually land the pad on the metal seam, and not just catch the fiberglass rocker trim panel, which obviously has no strength at all.
Wow, you are a badass in my book. I've always been scared that I would damage the fiberglass lip in the side if I jacked it that way. How do I keep my jack from contacting the fiberglass edge? And can I only jack up the rear, or is it best to jack up the entire car? Great video, thanks!
The frame should protrude slightly below the fiberglass rocker. Since it's a 'Vette there is build quality, and some do not. It's typically fine b/c the fiberglass is flexible and will yield a bit to accommodate the jack pad. You can just lift the rear, if that's all you want up in the air.
The best method is to start the car, put it in first gear, and then get two of those metal ramps and, using a buddy, quickly slam them in tandem into the rear wheels from the front so that the tires catch on them and launch the car free of the jackstands.
Something BIG, like the ones in my vid, to give you a lot of elevation if you want/need it....and something with a secondary latch...like the ones in my vid.
Worked great on my 1986! Thanks for the tip!
Wait, I saw a video of someone else saying NOT to jack it up like this, because the jacking edges were not designed for traditional jacks.
I'll bet you did. Don't doubt it for a second, since the ignorant post worthless crap on YT as much as they do on 'Vette forums.
But I have to wonder: "The edges were not designed for traditional jacks"? Did the other YT poster share his source for that information? It's not in the owner's manual (but the rocker rail as a jack location, IS). It's not in the service manual, (but the rocker rail as a jack location, IS). And then there is my vid. What damage was sustained during my "traditional jacks", jacking session? The answer? NONE. I've been jacking this car the way shown in the vid above for 13 years....zero damage or issues.
SO, Diplex, What are YOU able to ascertain, from watching the two videos? The video of the guy who says "not to do it"? Or the video from the guy who SHOWS you how to do it? Choose which ever you prefer and enjoy your 'Vette jacking experience. :yesnod:
@@thomaskendrick2221 woah! I apologize, I was just concerned about my vette and if I jacked it up like this, I’m aware of the brake lines on the passenger side of the car and I just didn’t want crush them or damage the lower body.
it would save me a lot of money to use this method rather than to buy a QuikJack, I think I might do this instead. Thanks for show us this!
Edit: btw, I own a 86 vette in case you’re wondering.
@@diplexnormal3353 I have an '86 as well, did you try this out yet?
@@anthonyspears6283 no, I haven’t had to yet.
have you tried it yet@@diplexnormal3353
"I'm scared Poppyyy. I'm scared!"
lol thanks man, I saw you commented on the internet crap and that crap has me worrying too! I have to do a full drain and replace water pump and might as well do the sparkplugs and new wires since I have way more access to the opti etc. 1995 LT1 base model. Thanks for the awesome proof!
Could you show jack location and jack stand locations ?
It's printed right on the rocker rail. And it's in your owners manual. And it's already been covered in this video: th-cam.com/video/cFFKRmhJd3w/w-d-xo.html
BUT, the fact is, the rocker frame rail is stout and you can jack anywhere along the pinch weld/seam, of the rocker rail from front to back. Be careful to avoid pushing the jack too far in and hitting the floor boards....but make sure you've gone fare enough to actually land the pad on the metal seam, and not just catch the fiberglass rocker trim panel, which obviously has no strength at all.
@@thomaskendrick2221 Thank you for the response
@@thomaskendrick2221 Do you put your jack stands under your pinch welds or in the flat spots as suggested by the Mid-America video? Thank you for the video!
@@ZBrink11 I've done both, but mostly under the pinch welds.
@@thomaskendrick2221 Good stuff, thanks for the quick reply!
Thanks Thomas, appreciate the video.
I hope you’re still checking TH-cam. Forget the jack points what wheels (and size) are those? Looks good with the torch red.
Thanks! Those are stock, C5 Z06 wheels. 17" front, 18" rear.
Nice! Does your car have any frame stiffeners? No need to open up the hatch and doors like some people suggest?
Has anyone ever simply nailed a bunch of 2 x8s together and lowered the wheels onto those at all four corners? I built stepping up ramps, I think five boards total. Longest on bottom and they got shorter to top, looks just like stair steps really and drive all four wheels up onto them with my 4x4 drive Range rover. Worked great, soft pine has a 525 psi per inch compression, so at each wheel I had at least 5 x5 foot size which is 25 times 525 making 13125 compression resistance. I change every fluid. Left the truck up there for a week or two.
Think we're ALL looking for the places to put the jack and jackstands without crushing the pinchwelds ! Can you edit the video to show where you put the jackstands without crushing suspension bushings . I also thought there wasn't major support where you placed the jack in the middle . Can you show us what your cars pinchwelds look like? Are they dimpled from the edges of the jack cradle?? Thx
The entire pinch weld, from the front, to the rear, is stronger than strong enough to support the weight of the car. You can jack and/or support the car, anywhere on the pinch weld, from behind the front wheel to in front of the rear wheels, with no issues.
No hockey puck? You fiend! :D I suppose you left the ashtry closed too!
-- Kai
Sharp eye! Did you notice that I neglected to open the brake fluid reservoir, also? :D
This was helpful, thank you
Very nice but where did u place the Jack and each Jack stand. As it is I have no more knowledge about how to perform this as I did before.🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️
From 6 comments, below:
It's printed right on the rocker rail. And it's in your owners manual. And it's already been covered in this video: th-cam.com/video/cFFKRmhJd3w/w-d-xo.html
BUT, the fact is, the rocker frame rail is stout and you can jack anywhere along the pinch weld/seam, of the rocker rail from front to back. Be careful to avoid pushing the jack too far in and hitting the floor boards....but make sure you've gone fare enough to actually land the pad on the metal seam, and not just catch the fiberglass rocker trim panel, which obviously has no strength at all.
Wow, you are a badass in my book. I've always been scared that I would damage the fiberglass lip in the side if I jacked it that way. How do I keep my jack from contacting the fiberglass edge? And can I only jack up the rear, or is it best to jack up the entire car? Great video, thanks!
The frame should protrude slightly below the fiberglass rocker. Since it's a 'Vette there is build quality, and some do not. It's typically fine b/c the fiberglass is flexible and will yield a bit to accommodate the jack pad. You can just lift the rear, if that's all you want up in the air.
Where was the floor jacking point???
it's on the rocker rail....not the floor.
How do I get it down
I don't know. My car is still stuck up on jack stands from making this video.😪
The best method is to start the car, put it in first gear, and then get two of those metal ramps and, using a buddy, quickly slam them in tandem into the rear wheels from the front so that the tires catch on them and launch the car free of the jackstands.
What Jack and Jack stands do you recommend?
Something BIG, like the ones in my vid, to give you a lot of elevation if you want/need it....and something with a secondary latch...like the ones in my vid.