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Tkbert · 11-26-2013, 07:41 PM

I have recently purchased a 2014 1LE with RS package and wanted to use wheel dollies for winter storage. Have read all the discussions regarding floor jacks and can't seem to find a ultra low profile jack thin enough or long enough to hit the frame in the front. Are the aftermarket pinch weld devices safe to jack the car up high enough for the dollies?Any floor jack recommendations?

wayne watson · 11-26-2013, 07:46 PM

I have a snap on floor jack that will easily slide under my drag car and its in the weeds so I know it will work. Hint though its made by Lincoln and is bound to be cheaper I bought it on promotion sale but they are the same
Hope this helps

speedmon · 11-26-2013, 07:49 PM

Most of the low profile floor jacks should do it easily......just search on ebay for "low profile floor jack".

Or......racer's trick=drive the car up on 2X6s....then any floor jack should work.

AG1LE · 11-26-2013, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by speedmon

Or......racer's trick=drive the car up on 2X6s....then any floor jack should work.

+1

speedmon · 11-26-2013, 07:57 PM

Ooooo and those tires may be too wide for dollies.....

If it gets cold where you are its better to store the car on blocks....and put the wheels and tires in a temp controlled environment......living room or bedroom will do.....otherwise those tires will get hard and crack....eventually they will get hard and crack anyway, because that compound hardens over time, but keeping them warm will slow down the process.

speedmon · 11-26-2013, 08:23 PM

O O O O

If you want the mobility of the dollies you can do what I do....
Remove the wheels....and put in warm place.

Get some concrete steps (12X12) from Home Depot and stack them on the dollies......and place under the frame points (4). Put a floor mat (or carpet) between the blocks and the frame to prevent scratching.

If you stack the blocks about 6 high it will give you enough room to get under the car for work or cleaning. And since the tires are off you can clean the wheel wells and the calipers as well......a clean car is a fast car.

Then while its on the dollies, you can still push it around....good dollies are easier to push around.

I thought I had the disease.....and then saw a see-thru trailer....does it have a glass bottom?

Midnight Rat · 11-26-2013, 08:30 PM

I use the jack on the pinch welds, but I use these blocks I purchased from a member here that protects the pinch welds.

wayne watson · 11-26-2013, 08:34 PM

Or how about time capsule. Is it a car or just something to look at? A poster would be cheaper

blazzin1 · 11-26-2013, 09:07 PM

Try this one!!! I know, I know.....Harbor Freight is all crap.....but this is really a good floor jack!!! I have it, and I was really surprised, it works great. Minimum height is 2-5/8" and it is very long too!!!

http://www.harborfreight.com/2-ton-h...ump-68050.html

AG1LE · 11-26-2013, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by blazzin1

Try this one!!! I know, I know.....Harbor Freight is all crap.....but this is really a good floor jack!!! I have it, and I was really surprised, it works great. Minimum height is 2-5/8" and it is very long too!!!

http://www.harborfreight.com/2-ton-h...ump-68050.html

Actually, I'm looking at the Harbor Freight 3-ton low profile jack, on sale on their website for $85.

http://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton-h...ump-61253.html

aggieguy13 · 11-26-2013, 10:20 PM

Get two 6ft 2x8" from your local Home Depot or so. Cut one longer and one shorter out of each peice. Get some deck screws and screw DOWNWARD. And poof. Homemade Race Ramps. Which will give you plenty of room and cost 5-10$

midnighter · 11-26-2013, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by aggieguy13

Get two 6ft 2x8" from your local Home Depot or so. Cut one longer and one shorter out of each peice. Get some deck screws and screw DOWNWARD. And poof. Homemade Race Ramps. Which will give you plenty of room and cost 5-10$

This is what I do.

speedmon · 11-27-2013, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by aggieguy13

Get two 6ft 2x8" from your local Home Depot or so. Cut one longer and one shorter out of each peice. Get some deck screws and screw DOWNWARD. And poof. Homemade Race Ramps. Which will give you plenty of room and cost 5-10$

Yup....I've done that too.....the "step method".
DOWNWARD....thats funny

Tkbert · 11-27-2013, 05:59 AM

Thanks for all your advice!! The car was delivered in the glass trailer by Rodgers Chevrolet.

11-26-2013, 07:41 PM	#1
Tkbert Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Royal Oak Posts: 8	2014 1LE floor jack issues I have recently purchased a 2014 1LE with RS package and wanted to use wheel dollies for winter storage. Have read all the discussions regarding floor jacks and can't seem to find a ultra low profile jack thin enough or long enough to hit the frame in the front. Are the aftermarket pinch weld devices safe to jack the car up high enough for the dollies?Any floor jack recommendations? Attached Images

11-26-2013, 10:20 PM	#11
aggieguy13 Drives: 2013 SS/RS VR 1LE Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: MCKINNEY,TX Posts: 1,278 View My Garage	Get two 6ft 2x8" from your local Home Depot or so. Cut one longer and one shorter out of each peice. Get some deck screws and screw DOWNWARD. And poof. Homemade Race Ramps. Which will give you plenty of room and cost 5-10$ __________________ 2013 SS/RS 1LE VR-Backup System, SOLO Perforsance HF Cats, Muffler Delete, BBK Off-road X-pipe 2002 35th Aniversary SLP SS-Sold

11-26-2013, 07:46 PM	#2
wayne watson Drives: 2014 camaro ss ,1967 chevelle ss, Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: loganville Posts: 1,209 View My Garage	I have a snap on floor jack that will easily slide under my drag car and its in the weeds so I know it will work. Hint though its made by Lincoln and is bound to be cheaper I bought it on promotion sale but they are the same Hope this helps

11-26-2013, 07:49 PM	#3
speedmon Drives: C6 Z06 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 572	Most of the low profile floor jacks should do it easily......just search on ebay for "low profile floor jack". Or......racer's trick=drive the car up on 2X6s....then any floor jack should work.

11-26-2013, 07:57 PM	#5
speedmon Drives: C6 Z06 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 572	Ooooo and those tires may be too wide for dollies..... If it gets cold where you are its better to store the car on blocks....and put the wheels and tires in a temp controlled environment......living room or bedroom will do.....otherwise those tires will get hard and crack....eventually they will get hard and crack anyway, because that compound hardens over time, but keeping them warm will slow down the process.

11-26-2013, 08:23 PM	#6
speedmon Drives: C6 Z06 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 572	O O O O If you want the mobility of the dollies you can do what I do.... Remove the wheels....and put in warm place. Get some concrete steps (12X12) from Home Depot and stack them on the dollies......and place under the frame points (4). Put a floor mat (or carpet) between the blocks and the frame to prevent scratching. If you stack the blocks about 6 high it will give you enough room to get under the car for work or cleaning. And since the tires are off you can clean the wheel wells and the calipers as well......a clean car is a fast car. Then while its on the dollies, you can still push it around....good dollies are easier to push around. I thought I had the disease.....and then saw a see-thru trailer....does it have a glass bottom?

11-26-2013, 08:30 PM	#7
Midnight Rat Drives: SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 1,829	I use the jack on the pinch welds, but I use these blocks I purchased from a member here that protects the pinch welds.

11-26-2013, 08:34 PM	#8
wayne watson Drives: 2014 camaro ss ,1967 chevelle ss, Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: loganville Posts: 1,209 View My Garage	Or how about time capsule. Is it a car or just something to look at? A poster would be cheaper

11-26-2013, 09:07 PM	#9
blazzin1 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS R6P Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St. Cloud, FL Posts: 4,845 View My Garage	Try this one!!! I know, I know.....Harbor Freight is all crap.....but this is really a good floor jack!!! I have it, and I was really surprised, it works great. Minimum height is 2-5/8" and it is very long too!!! http://www.harborfreight.com/2-ton-h...ump-68050.html

11-27-2013, 05:59 AM	#14
Tkbert Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Royal Oak Posts: 8	Thanks for all your advice!! The car was delivered in the glass trailer by Rodgers Chevrolet.