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bthomp01 · 11-09-2013, 02:19 PM

Hey guys, I just got some new pads/rotors and I went to work on it this morning but had a hell of a time finding some way to get the jack to lift the car. I'm lowered 1 1/4" and have the factory ground effects. I have this floor jack:

http://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton-h...ump-61282.html

And I can't even BEGIN to sniff a safe jack point on the frame using this guide:

http://www.moderncamaro.com/forum/414028-post14.html

I mocked up a pinch weld brace to use with the jack this morning to get it high enough for a jack stand, but when working on it I couldn't break the caliper bolts and didn't feel at all comfortable with how I had it lifted to put a bunch of force into it.

Those of you with ground effects and are lowered, how do you go about getting a safe lift on your car to get some real work done without fear? Maybe I just haven't spent enough time under a car, but growing up spoiled as hell with a garage with a two post lift has me fairly uncertain about lifting a car in my driveway. (I'd go use that garage but it's 1300 miles away)

enyce0387 · 11-09-2013, 02:27 PM

you have to drive up on wood and gradually work your way up but with that jack i would say throw a 2x4 or 2x6 in front of the wheels and pull up on those and that should give you the clearance. You should youtube some clips of slammed cars getting in and our of driveways those are always funny to watch. Im almost 2" down with a splitter so I'm on the lower side but still manageable in most situations.

Dznts · 11-09-2013, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by enyce0387

you have to drive up on wood and gradually work your way up but with that jack i would say throw a 2x4 or 2x6 in front of the wheels and pull up on those and that should give you the clearance. You should youtube some clips of slammed cars getting in and our of driveways those are always funny to watch. Im almost 2" down with a splitter so I'm on the lower side but still manageable in most situations.

i just pulled up on some 2x4's and that gave me enough clearance.

MBS · 11-09-2013, 02:39 PM

Those points you have are for a scissor jack that may or may not of come with your car .. 2nd search this forum and there a link with the proper points for a floor jack and where to put the stands , ( I would try too put always fail at trying to post a link ) if you try to jack up your car with the points for a scissor jack, you are going to have some new mods alright and not like them ,as it will damage your car .

MBS · 11-09-2013, 02:48 PM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attach...1&d=1292165690 maybe I did it ???
http://i.imgur.com/PS7y0.jpg I did bottom is for your jack, top link is for your stands .

Sandor · 11-09-2013, 03:02 PM

Get a good low profile hydraulic jack. I have the gfx as well and am able to jack up the car at the front crossmember. I use a small section of 2x4 on the jack pad after I roll the jack under the car to provide some extra lift height to get going, and to keep the crossmember from getting scratched.

SIXJAK · 11-09-2013, 03:02 PM

2x4 is your best friend.

vroomapunk · 11-09-2013, 03:10 PM

Drive up on a 2 2x4's, one set back a little from the first so u can step up to it.

Rock-It Man · 11-09-2013, 03:20 PM

Race ramps:

http://www.raceramps.com/jack-assist-ramps.aspx

2012-1822 · 11-09-2013, 03:22 PM

Thread title made me chuckle.

Good luck with it.

tomlink · 11-09-2013, 05:35 PM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33938

Best reference on lift points ever.

alv927 · 11-09-2013, 06:17 PM

yea like Sandor stated, a low profile hydrolic jack wins every time. I picked up mine from Harbor Freight real cheap for less than a bill I think and its good for SUV's. I've had it for at least 2 yrs.

kbui · 11-09-2013, 07:10 PM

I used low profile jacks and still need 2x6's. At the shop on the lifts, they usually have to use ramps or jack up the rear at the diff for my car. I have to use 2x6's on my driveway to get my car into and out of the garage

, but it looks so good being lowered.

2012-1822 · 11-09-2013, 11:49 PM

Might suck for handling, I don't know, but I wonder if an adjustable air bag suspension could be used to raise and lower the car a little depending on the situation.

They do it on bikes sometimes. Lower it down when you want to look good, get up on the highway and raise it up a little for comfort.

Just thinking out loud here, not really a solution that has their car built already.

11-09-2013, 02:19 PM	#1
bthomp01 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IBM M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 359 View My Garage	Lowered, Ground Effects... how the hell do I jack this thing up? Hey guys, I just got some new pads/rotors and I went to work on it this morning but had a hell of a time finding some way to get the jack to lift the car. I'm lowered 1 1/4" and have the factory ground effects. I have this floor jack: http://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton-h...ump-61282.html And I can't even BEGIN to sniff a safe jack point on the frame using this guide: http://www.moderncamaro.com/forum/414028-post14.html I mocked up a pinch weld brace to use with the jack this morning to get it high enough for a jack stand, but when working on it I couldn't break the caliper bolts and didn't feel at all comfortable with how I had it lifted to put a bunch of force into it. Those of you with ground effects and are lowered, how do you go about getting a safe lift on your car to get some real work done without fear? Maybe I just haven't spent enough time under a car, but growing up spoiled as hell with a garage with a two post lift has me fairly uncertain about lifting a car in my driveway. (I'd go use that garage but it's 1300 miles away) __________________ 2010 IBM 2SS/RS - T BRUTAL Matte Black Bumblebee Stripes - Unpainted Heritage Grille - Blacked Out Bowties - Stainless Works S-Tube Catback - CAI, Inc. Cold Air Intake Whiteline Rear Cradle, Rear Differential, Front Radius Rod Bushings - BC Racing BR Coilovers - Installed by Whiteside Customs

11-09-2013, 03:02 PM	#7
SIXJAK Drives: MO's only SC'd LLT. Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Branson MO Posts: 2,574 View My Garage	2x4 is your best friend. __________________ IPF supercharger kit, IPF tune, SW LT's, R. Tech HFC's, ARK DT-S catback, SS Brembo brake upgrade, BC Racing adjustable coilovers, Hurst STS, Pfadt rear arm package, Pfadt adjustable sways & end links, Pfadt diff bushings, BMR rear cradle full kit blk bezels,SS diffuser, Innovate gauges.

11-09-2013, 03:10 PM	#8
vroomapunk [COTW 5/12/14] Drives: 2012 CRT NF Cammed 2SS/RS For Sale Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NOLA Posts: 6,115 View My Garage	Drive up on a 2 2x4's, one set back a little from the first so u can step up to it. __________________

11-09-2013, 03:22 PM	#10
2012-1822 Drives: Black ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: City of Champions, Alabama Posts: 3,698	Thread title made me chuckle. Good luck with it. __________________ Check out Alabama Camaros, for Camaro enthusiasts all around Alabama https://www.facebook.com/groups/1739...group_activity

11-09-2013, 07:10 PM	#13
kbui Drives: 85 Vette, 07 Escalade ESV, 03 GMC, Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 927 View My Garage	I used low profile jacks and still need 2x6's. At the shop on the lifts, they usually have to use ramps or jack up the rear at the diff for my car. I have to use 2x6's on my driveway to get my car into and out of the garage , but it looks so good being lowered. __________________ ADM Performance installed and tuned: Maggie, Stainless Works Power LTs, ADM race cai, ADM ZL1 scoop Whiteside Customs Super Street 2 Package w/ coilovers BC Racing Coilovers and lowered, Whiteline Bushings & Swaybars MBRP catback exhaust, ZL1 bumper conversion, Drake billet shifter, Hurst paddles, NLP rear spoiler, OEM GFX, Vis Racing hood, ASA GT5 wheels

11-09-2013, 02:27 PM	#2
enyce0387 Drives: 2011 camaro 2ss/rs ls3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: long island NY Posts: 351	you have to drive up on wood and gradually work your way up but with that jack i would say throw a 2x4 or 2x6 in front of the wheels and pull up on those and that should give you the clearance. You should youtube some clips of slammed cars getting in and our of driveways those are always funny to watch. Im almost 2" down with a splitter so I'm on the lower side but still manageable in most situations.

11-09-2013, 02:39 PM	#4
MBS Drives: 2010 rs 2lt Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: wisconsin Posts: 2,497	Those points you have are for a scissor jack that may or may not of come with your car .. 2nd search this forum and there a link with the proper points for a floor jack and where to put the stands , ( I would try too put always fail at trying to post a link ) if you try to jack up your car with the points for a scissor jack, you are going to have some new mods alright and not like them ,as it will damage your car .

11-09-2013, 02:48 PM	#5
MBS Drives: 2010 rs 2lt Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: wisconsin Posts: 2,497	http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attach...1&d=1292165690 maybe I did it ??? http://i.imgur.com/PS7y0.jpg I did bottom is for your jack, top link is for your stands .

11-09-2013, 03:02 PM	#6
Sandor Chevrolet Performance Drives: Camaro Chroma Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: The Motor City Posts: 409	Get a good low profile hydraulic jack. I have the gfx as well and am able to jack up the car at the front crossmember. I use a small section of 2x4 on the jack pad after I roll the jack under the car to provide some extra lift height to get going, and to keep the crossmember from getting scratched.

11-09-2013, 03:20 PM	#9
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,031 View My Garage	Race ramps: http://www.raceramps.com/jack-assist-ramps.aspx

11-09-2013, 05:35 PM	#11
tomlink Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 953 View My Garage	http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33938 Best reference on lift points ever.

11-09-2013, 06:17 PM	#12
alv927 Drives: 2013 camaro 2ss/rs dusk edition Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: florida Posts: 446 View My Garage	yea like Sandor stated, a low profile hydrolic jack wins every time. I picked up mine from Harbor Freight real cheap for less than a bill I think and its good for SUV's. I've had it for at least 2 yrs.

11-09-2013, 11:49 PM	#14
2012-1822 Drives: Black ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: City of Champions, Alabama Posts: 3,698	Might suck for handling, I don't know, but I wonder if an adjustable air bag suspension could be used to raise and lower the car a little depending on the situation. They do it on bikes sometimes. Lower it down when you want to look good, get up on the highway and raise it up a little for comfort. Just thinking out loud here, not really a solution that has their car built already. __________________ Check out Alabama Camaros, for Camaro enthusiasts all around Alabama https://www.facebook.com/groups/1739...group_activity