jacking up with a scissor jack - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

drew peacock · 05-13-2015, 02:21 PM

yo lads.
i want to remove my wheels tomorrow to clean behind them..i noticed there is no jack with my car.
i have a scissor jack though..i see our cars has a recess on the sill..is it ok to lift up my car using a scissor jack?
cheers drew...
i'm loosing sleep right now having dirt lurking behind my wheels lol

hzisfrom1994 · 05-13-2015, 02:32 PM

If its for a very very short amount of time, probably 5-15 mins, you should be fine. However, still I would suggest you to get a jack... If that scissor jack fell, you can potentially hit your car, the wall, and yourself.

PurgeSS · 05-13-2015, 02:34 PM

Yup, go I'm from the front, then a second lift from the side, then jacks.. The secondary lift was needed because my side rockers and was too low.

Mels RS · 05-13-2015, 02:37 PM

Yep. Jack placements are shown in the owners manual.

Evergreen6 · 05-13-2015, 02:48 PM

Yes, it's fine. Just make sure the contact spot on the jack is appropriate for where you intend to place it on the car. As noted, reference the car's owner's manual for jack placement.

Scissor jacks aren't a proper way to support the car if you need to get under it. Always use additional support or jack stands if you intend to work under the car while it's lifted up.

Bizaro · 05-13-2015, 03:01 PM

put the car on bricks.

Sales @ CAI Inc · 05-13-2015, 03:03 PM

If you are using a scissor Jack, at least have 2 jack stands underneath, I would say that would be a must.

tw78911sc · 05-13-2015, 03:46 PM

Agree with above input, I bought a Mazda small truck/SUV scissor jack, I only use it at the track as needed to swap brake pads without having to bring a floor jack, use a impact wrench to raise/lower, but without a solid flat surface like cement it is dangerous IMO.

Avenging Orange · 05-13-2015, 07:42 PM

I use em to supplement my hydrolic jacks. Can never be too cautious.

nancygrl · 05-13-2015, 08:12 PM

check out post # 2 and #3

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=247340

oldfriend · 05-13-2015, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drew peacock

yo lads.
i want to remove my wheels tomorrow to clean behind them..i noticed there is no jack with my car.
i have a scissor jack though..i see our cars has a recess on the sill..is it ok to lift up my car using a scissor jack?
cheers drew...
i'm loosing sleep right now having dirt lurking behind my wheels lol

There you go

Homeless Man · 05-13-2015, 08:54 PM

Does anyone else take their wheels off to clean?

Chevy_cowboy · 05-13-2015, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Homeless Man

Does anyone else take their wheels off to clean?

sure, a couple times a year I do, also inspect the brakes and bearings at the same time.

drew peacock · 05-13-2015, 10:29 PM

cheers lads.
i'll put some blocks of wood under there aswell..

05-13-2015, 02:21 PM	#1
drew peacock Banned Drives: 2012 2SS INFERNO ORANGE Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: sweden Posts: 1,843	jacking up with a scissor jack yo lads. i want to remove my wheels tomorrow to clean behind them..i noticed there is no jack with my car. i have a scissor jack though..i see our cars has a recess on the sill..is it ok to lift up my car using a scissor jack? cheers drew... i'm loosing sleep right now having dirt lurking behind my wheels lol

05-13-2015, 02:37 PM	#4
Mels RS Drives: 2015 2LT/RS Vert Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Dallas Area Posts: 300	Yep. Jack placements are shown in the owners manual. __________________ Mel 2015 2LT/RS 'Vert, RRM/Blk Designated Airworthiness Inspector; specializing in Amateur-Built and Light-Sport Aircraft. USAF Vet. <n168tx(at)flytx.net>

05-13-2015, 07:42 PM	#9
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 3,297	I use em to supplement my hydrolic jacks. Can never be too cautious. __________________ 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS M6 Black Leather, Sun Roof, OBX Headers, Borla touring axle back, Cold Air Inductions CAI , non synthetic fluids, BMR total bushing upgrade/1" lowering springs, DSE 32mm rear sway bar. GM fe4 shocks/struts/LCA's, AAM 3.91 diff, Vertini RFS1.8 20x9 +30. Conti ExtremeContact Sport 275/35/20. sjm autoprod ABL dash kit. Mike Norris tuned 413/419. Avenging Orange: 43 years of not buying into the Hype........and damn proud of it!! https://youtu.be/9JD9it6SmB8 https://youtu.be/xmelTlEzI34 KICKING CANCERS ASS SINCE 2015!!

05-13-2015, 08:54 PM	#12
Homeless Man Homeless Life Chose Me Drives: LS3 (sold 4/21) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Streets of Philly Posts: 3,650	Does anyone else take their wheels off to clean? __________________ Pity a man in familiar places, who yet feels like a stranger.

05-13-2015, 02:32 PM	#2
hzisfrom1994 ZYJ Drives: 2017 1SS Camaro/6 speed Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,346	If its for a very very short amount of time, probably 5-15 mins, you should be fine. However, still I would suggest you to get a jack... If that scissor jack fell, you can potentially hit your car, the wall, and yourself.

05-13-2015, 02:34 PM	#3
PurgeSS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS, 2010 Tundra SR5 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 80	Yup, go I'm from the front, then a second lift from the side, then jacks.. The secondary lift was needed because my side rockers and was too low. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS; BMR Strut Tower Brace, BMR Polyurethane Bushings, Pfadt 1.25" Drop Springs, Pfadt Front and Rear Sways, Pfadt Subframe Connectors, 1LE 3.91 Differential with Jannetty Racing Posi Mod, LMR Short Throw Shifter, Skip Shift Eliminator, LED's all around, SCE 102mm Throttle Body, Rx Catch Can, ACS Front Splitter and Side Rockers, Forgestar 20x9 w/ 275's Front and 20x10.5 w/ 315's Rear, NOW INSTALLED: Kooks long tube headers 1 7/8 w/ high flow cats, CAI, Jannetty Racing SCE tune.

05-13-2015, 02:48 PM	#5
Evergreen6 Drives: 2023 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: United States Posts: 1,437	Yes, it's fine. Just make sure the contact spot on the jack is appropriate for where you intend to place it on the car. As noted, reference the car's owner's manual for jack placement. Scissor jacks aren't a proper way to support the car if you need to get under it. Always use additional support or jack stands if you intend to work under the car while it's lifted up.

05-13-2015, 03:01 PM	#6
Bizaro Account Suspended Drives: 2015 Redhot 1LE Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Westchester NY Posts: 1,409	put the car on bricks.

05-13-2015, 03:03 PM	#7
Sales @ CAI Inc Drives: 2010 SS/RS Supercharged 427 Build Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,504	If you are using a scissor Jack, at least have 2 jack stands underneath, I would say that would be a must.

05-13-2015, 03:46 PM	#8
tw78911sc Drives: 14 1SS Camaro 1LE, NPP, Recaros Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NC Posts: 819	Agree with above input, I bought a Mazda small truck/SUV scissor jack, I only use it at the track as needed to swap brake pads without having to bring a floor jack, use a impact wrench to raise/lower, but without a solid flat surface like cement it is dangerous IMO.

05-13-2015, 08:12 PM	#10
nancygrl 雪の玉 Drives: '22 Z71 RST Silverado Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Posts: 3,415	check out post # 2 and #3 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=247340

05-13-2015, 10:29 PM	#14
drew peacock Banned Drives: 2012 2SS INFERNO ORANGE Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: sweden Posts: 1,843	cheers lads. i'll put some blocks of wood under there aswell..