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SSTOKED · 11-24-2012, 01:11 PM

Awesome thread...thanks guys!

RichCamaro10 · 03-08-2013, 02:10 PM

Would it be a big deal to use the scissor jack points (inside of the pinch weld) for jackstands? Thats what I've done on previous cars...

black2013zl1 · 10-05-2013, 05:43 PM

GREAT PICS!!

ZX1truth · 01-02-2015, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by So Cal Camaro

I use the differential to lift the rear, and did the same with the Corvette's I have had, no issues, just use a hockey puck and you're good.

I agree.......some people are just too paranoid because it is aluminum. I have been doing for years on my 300ZX and now my SS2 without a issue. As long as you use a 2 x 4 or hockey puck it's quick and easy peasy.

Gunner314 · 01-14-2015, 03:02 PM

I second this - Just cut a groove in the puck to match the pinch weld.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyber/Orange10

Just some info use hockey pucks on floor jack and jack stands for cushion at lift points. My $.02

BigShow1960 · 03-15-2015, 09:56 AM

You'd think this would be in the operators manual!

JT Camaro · 03-15-2015, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigShow1960

You'd think this would be in the operators manual!

one would...yet it only shows for a scissor jack and who wants to use that (not that the SS even have one)

howzz1854 · 05-04-2015, 12:12 AM

i have a question.

when you guys pointed out the jack stand points to use. do you mean to have the jack stand crescent rest on the rim of the donut shaped joint, OR do you mean to have the two tips of the crescent rest on the rim of the donut shape joint. sorry for the noob question. just got a floor jack with two jack stands, and i am trying to be very careful.

please see the attached pictures i drew. for the record i tried both methods, and still not sure which one is the correct way.

Trip · 05-04-2015, 12:17 AM

Saw a dude in a video on this forum place a 2 1/2 lb weight plate underneath it to create a flat surface between the stand and the "donut" on the car. I tried it last time, seemed to work pretty good for the sake of the vehicle, not sure if it makes things a little less safe though.

edit: main reason I did it is because the first time with just the jack stand directly on it, the stand bent it a little bit.

howzz1854 · 05-04-2015, 01:41 PM

Thanks for chimming in Trip. i thought about doing that too.

can anyone else confirm or deny which method is the correct method?

USMUCL · 05-05-2015, 12:31 PM

Maybe I'm wrong, but I'm not convinced either of your options are good.

What about what this guy did? For the record, I used the rear points on a lift (utilizing the wood as shown), and it worked great.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1795724

Muscle Car Lover · 05-05-2015, 06:17 PM

I used the recommended floor jack points when I switched over my winter setup back to summer. I got this at ZL1 addons piece that allows easier access to the pinch weld area, have not used it yet:
http://www.zl1addons.com/index.php/s...ackpads-detail

howzz1854 · 05-05-2015, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by USMUCL

Maybe I'm wrong, but I'm not convinced either of your options are good.

What about what this guy did? For the record, I used the rear points on a lift (utilizing the wood as shown), and it worked great.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1795724

humm... the guy in your referenced thread did not use those donut joints for jack stand. now we're back to square one, some say use the donuts joints, others use the other parts of the body. i understand that they all probably work as long as it's part of the frame. i am just wondering if i jack it up at the donut joint, which method is the proper one, since many seem to suggest the donut joints.

richard_p57 · 09-30-2017, 07:12 PM

These lift points and jack stand points need to be updated terribly

11-24-2012, 01:11 PM	#99
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03-08-2013, 02:10 PM	#100
RichCamaro10 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 109 View My Garage	Would it be a big deal to use the scissor jack points (inside of the pinch weld) for jackstands? Thats what I've done on previous cars... __________________ 2010 Black Camaro 2SS

10-05-2013, 05:43 PM	#101
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05-04-2015, 12:12 AM	#106
howzz1854 Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: CA Posts: 36	i have a question. when you guys pointed out the jack stand points to use. do you mean to have the jack stand crescent rest on the rim of the donut shaped joint, OR do you mean to have the two tips of the crescent rest on the rim of the donut shape joint. sorry for the noob question. just got a floor jack with two jack stands, and i am trying to be very careful. please see the attached pictures i drew. for the record i tried both methods, and still not sure which one is the correct way. Attached Images __________________ 2011 Camaro LS/ZL1 Spoiler/ACS T5 Front Splitter/K&N drop-in filter

05-04-2015, 12:17 AM	#107
Trip Drives: 2015 White RS 2SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 254 View My Garage	Saw a dude in a video on this forum place a 2 1/2 lb weight plate underneath it to create a flat surface between the stand and the "donut" on the car. I tried it last time, seemed to work pretty good for the sake of the vehicle, not sure if it makes things a little less safe though. edit: main reason I did it is because the first time with just the jack stand directly on it, the stand bent it a little bit. Last edited by Trip; 05-04-2015 at 12:35 AM.

03-15-2015, 09:56 AM	#104
BigShow1960 BigShow Drives: 2017 1 Camaro + Chevy Avalanche Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Tucson Posts: 335	You'd think this would be in the operators manual!

05-04-2015, 01:41 PM	#108
howzz1854 Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: CA Posts: 36	Thanks for chimming in Trip. i thought about doing that too. can anyone else confirm or deny which method is the correct method? __________________ 2011 Camaro LS/ZL1 Spoiler/ACS T5 Front Splitter/K&N drop-in filter

05-05-2015, 12:31 PM	#109
USMUCL Drives: 2014 Red Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 284	Maybe I'm wrong, but I'm not convinced either of your options are good. What about what this guy did? For the record, I used the rear points on a lift (utilizing the wood as shown), and it worked great. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1795724

05-05-2015, 06:17 PM	#110
Muscle Car Lover Drives: 2014 2SS M6 "CHRISTINE" Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Boston Metro North Posts: 2,916 View My Garage	I used the recommended floor jack points when I switched over my winter setup back to summer. I got this at ZL1 addons piece that allows easier access to the pinch weld area, have not used it yet: http://www.zl1addons.com/index.php/s...ackpads-detail __________________ "But, House Mormont remembers. The North remembers! We know no King but the King of the North whose name is Stark. I don't care if he's a bastard. Ned Stark's blood runs through his veins. He's my king–from this day until his last day." Mods: ARH headers and hi flow cats, VMAX ported throttle body, CAI air intake, Slowhawk Performance tuning

09-30-2017, 07:12 PM	#112
richard_p57 Drives: 2015 2LT RS Convertible Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 9	These lift points and jack stand points need to be updated terribly

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