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rjansen · 07-02-2012, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisBlair

This was a major concern for my '07 Sol GXP. A GM lifting procedure for the cars were roundly ignored. I had body damage one day, from dealer maintenance. And on that day, not one person on planet Earth was happy when I found out

I would recommend that you ZL-1 guys get copies of the GM lifting procedure for your cars and make sure your shops are very clear on it by giving them a copy, talking to your service managers about how deviating from that GM procedure is unacceptable, and that you will be checking for damage with them after each service. Protect your cars- you paid good money for that ZL-1- protect it

Do you know where to obtain a copy of the GM lifting procedure for the ZL1?

ss/rs/378 · 02-10-2014, 08:08 PM

There was somewhere on this forum somebody posted a link for lifting blocks that fit in the square cut outs just behind the front tire and just in front of the rear tire wish I had the link so I can buy them they where pretty slick with magnets on them to hold them up on the car.

Bad@ssCamaro · 02-10-2014, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ss/rs/378

There was somewhere on this forum somebody posted a link for lifting blocks that fit in the square cut outs just behind the front tire and just in front of the rear tire wish I had the link so I can buy them they where pretty slick with magnets on them to hold them up on the car.

This is a member on here named "Skylane765", Here is his website.

http://www.zl1addons.com/

G-Oil Guy · 02-10-2014, 08:23 PM

I can't see the picture?

Skylane765 · 02-10-2014, 08:26 PM

That's why we make jack pads to be used on the lift or floor jack. The car is made to be lifted at he four points on the pinch weld.

knitetrain05 · 02-10-2014, 08:36 PM

I change my own oils. problem solved

Skylane765 · 02-10-2014, 08:37 PM

The Camaro including the ZL1 is made to be picked up by the pinch weld, there are 3 inch cut outs in the black lower rocker panel.

Skylane765 · 02-10-2014, 08:42 PM

The magnetic jack ads work great with a floor jack also.

ckosiek · 02-10-2014, 10:21 PM

Purchased Skylane's jack pads, use on my lift with no problems, recommend!

Z/28Dan · 02-11-2014, 07:07 AM

This is a great post to learn from. Thanks for sharing.

Now a dumb question: If I use the blocks from ZL1addons to lift the car, where do I put the jack stands? I don't get under a car unless it it safely supported by jack stands. So, there must be another place under the car once you have lifted it with a floor jack, right?

I haven't been under there yet, so I'm wondering how to do it safely and without scratching or damaging something. (And fluid changes are coming next month.) I want to do this myself as with all my other cars.

lbls1 · 02-11-2014, 08:06 AM

The lift blocks would be ok to use for a shop lift? I bought these just in case I would need them. I am anal with lifts because often times mechanics are lazy with placing the lift arms. I have had my share of mishaps with poorly placed lift arms.

64stingray · 02-11-2014, 08:48 AM

I can't see any pictures either, only rick's garage. So I'll ask again what RJANSEN already asked, anybody know where to find the GM lifting procedure.

RavenZL1 · 02-11-2014, 08:56 AM

Post #10 has the picture you are looking for.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ht=lift+points

el ess A · 02-11-2014, 09:34 AM

Been meaning to get around to getting some of Skylane's lifting blocks.

I noticed on Skylane's site they have options for coupe or convertible?

I have both a coupe (ss) and vert (zl1).

Anyone know the difference?

02-10-2014, 08:08 PM	#16
ss/rs/378 Drives: 2012 ZL1 Camaro Victory Red Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Fort Wayne Indiana Posts: 333	There was somewhere on this forum somebody posted a link for lifting blocks that fit in the square cut outs just behind the front tire and just in front of the rear tire wish I had the link so I can buy them they where pretty slick with magnets on them to hold them up on the car. __________________ 2.55 UPPER PULLEY,100MM IDLER PULLEY,160 STAT,PORTED TB,PORTED SNOUT,MSD PLUG WIRES,NKG PLUGS,KENNE BELL EXTERNAL FUEL PUMP,2"KOOKS HEADERS,HIGH FLOW CATS,3"CORSA 60LB DEKA INJECTORS TUNED BY FROST 580RWHP,571RWTQ.

02-10-2014, 08:23 PM	#18
G-Oil Guy Where am I? Drives: Zoe the ZL1, 2012 Frontier Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mars, PA Posts: 6,071	I can't see the picture? __________________ FOR SALE: 2013 ZL1 Message me if interested

02-10-2014, 08:26 PM	#19
Skylane765 Drives: ZL1-1LE, Z/28 Join Date: May 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,262 View My Garage	That's why we make jack pads to be used on the lift or floor jack. The car is made to be lifted at he four points on the pinch weld. Attached Images

02-10-2014, 08:37 PM	#21
Skylane765 Drives: ZL1-1LE, Z/28 Join Date: May 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,262 View My Garage	The Camaro including the ZL1 is made to be picked up by the pinch weld, there are 3 inch cut outs in the black lower rocker panel. Attached Images

02-10-2014, 08:42 PM	#22
Skylane765 Drives: ZL1-1LE, Z/28 Join Date: May 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,262 View My Garage	The magnetic jack ads work great with a floor jack also. Attached Images

02-10-2014, 08:36 PM	#20
knitetrain05 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro SS 45th Anniversary Edi Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 523 View My Garage	I change my own oils. problem solved

02-10-2014, 10:21 PM	#23
ckosiek Drives: Former owner 2013 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Delaware Posts: 72	Purchased Skylane's jack pads, use on my lift with no problems, recommend!

02-11-2014, 07:07 AM	#24
Z/28Dan Drives: 2013 HWSE Indy Festial #26 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 2,670 View My Garage	This is a great post to learn from. Thanks for sharing. Now a dumb question: If I use the blocks from ZL1addons to lift the car, where do I put the jack stands? I don't get under a car unless it it safely supported by jack stands. So, there must be another place under the car once you have lifted it with a floor jack, right? I haven't been under there yet, so I'm wondering how to do it safely and without scratching or damaging something. (And fluid changes are coming next month.) I want to do this myself as with all my other cars. __________________ There are only so many days in your lifetime. So get out and drive your Camaro... Dan

02-11-2014, 08:06 AM	#25
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,021	The lift blocks would be ok to use for a shop lift? I bought these just in case I would need them. I am anal with lifts because often times mechanics are lazy with placing the lift arms. I have had my share of mishaps with poorly placed lift arms. __________________ '02 CAMARO SS SOM; 5.7L LS1/FLS6B '08 TBSS AWD Black Granite Metallic '15 Malibu LTZ 2LZ Turbo *'14 CAMARO ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic*

02-11-2014, 08:48 AM	#26
64stingray Drives: 64vette,2010 2SS,2013 Zl1 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: kanata,on,can. Posts: 89	I can't see any pictures either, only rick's garage. So I'll ask again what RJANSEN already asked, anybody know where to find the GM lifting procedure.

02-11-2014, 08:56 AM	#27
RavenZL1 Drives: ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 156	Post #10 has the picture you are looking for. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ht=lift+points __________________

02-11-2014, 09:34 AM	#28
el ess A Older Than Dirt Drives: 2010 & 2013 Camaros Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 4,563	Been meaning to get around to getting some of Skylane's lifting blocks. I noticed on Skylane's site they have options for coupe or convertible? I have both a coupe (ss) and vert (zl1). Anyone know the difference? __________________ 2010 2SS TE, 1 of 822/2013 Camaro ZL1 vert, 1 of 54