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jayno20 · 12-04-2015, 08:20 PM

I know this topic has been beat to death, but I can't find any info on these 2 locations whether or not they are safe to use a jack on. I had a jack pad and had 2 very unfortunate events happen with it so I won't use one ever again. Can anyone tell me if these points are ok? If not, any suggestions? I have a pretty long low profile jack so I can get to most of the sturdy stuff under there.

fif_gen_powa · 12-04-2015, 08:28 PM

That's where the tire shop lifted my car. Not ideal apparently but works

At home I have a small ramp that I drive up on one side to get clearance than use my jack with a block of wood on the solid cross beam towards the very front of the car

jayno20 · 12-04-2015, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by fif_gen_powa

That's where the tire shop lifted my car. Not ideal apparently but works

At home I have a small ramp that I drive up on one side to get clearance than use my jack with a block of wood on the solid cross beam towards the very front of the car

That beam would be ideal for me as well except for the splash shield on it (or aero kit). The ZL1 has that area all covered up with plastic so at best I'd be guessing where that bar is.

OVERPAR73 · 12-04-2015, 08:36 PM

Get your jack pads from ZL1Addons.com, they work perfectly and also get your rock guards from him while your at it.

jayno20 · 12-04-2015, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by OVERPAR73

Get your jack pads from ZL1Addons.com, they work perfectly and also get your rock guards from him while your at it.

I had the jack pad and the car slid off of it twice. I'm not going to risk using it again.

KaBoom1701 · 12-04-2015, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jayno20

I had the jack pad and the car slid off of it twice. I'm not going to risk using it again.

What kind of jack you using?

jayno20 · 12-04-2015, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by KaBoom1701

What kind of jack you using?

Harbor Freight low profile 3 ton rapid pump jack. Same one I use on all the cars I work on. It is definitely not a problem with the jack.

KaBoom1701 · 12-04-2015, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jayno20

Harbor Freight low profile 3 ton rapid pump jack. Same one I use on all the cars I work on. It is definitely not a problem with the jack.

Same I use.....

Wonder why it slipped off? That's weird. ...

jayno20 · 12-04-2015, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by KaBoom1701

Same I use.....

Wonder why it slipped off? That's weird. ...

Yeah it's weird. I have one of the older ones that the groove in the middle isn't as deep as the new one so that might be why, but I am not sure I want to verify that.

jayno20 · 12-04-2015, 08:49 PM

This is the one I have that slipped twice off of the pinch weld.

KaBoom1701 · 12-04-2015, 08:52 PM

I've used their red premium one lots of times with no issues.

Call john. I bet he'll send u a set for free if you tell him what happened.

jayno20 · 12-04-2015, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by KaBoom1701

I've used their red premium one lots of times with no issues.

Call john. I bet he'll send u a set for free if you tell him what happened.

Hmmm. I might. I'll be honest, though.. Having the car up in the air on that jack and having it slip off of this thing twice is one of the scariest things I have ever experienced lol. Not real sure if I want to try another time. Is he a member on here?

Stephen12ZL1 · 12-04-2015, 10:04 PM

skylane765

Bigtime53 · 12-04-2015, 10:18 PM

I have the red ones and have not had a problem at all with them. I have a snap-on jack which has a little deeper pocket [if that is what it is called] and I make double sure it is centered exactly on the lift pad and it has not moved at all. Your jack may be the problem.

12-04-2015, 08:20 PM	#1
jayno20 Go fast, please. Drives: 2019 Corvette ZR1 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,471 View My Garage	ZL1 Jack points I know this topic has been beat to death, but I can't find any info on these 2 locations whether or not they are safe to use a jack on. I had a jack pad and had 2 very unfortunate events happen with it so I won't use one ever again. Can anyone tell me if these points are ok? If not, any suggestions? I have a pretty long low profile jack so I can get to most of the sturdy stuff under there.

12-04-2015, 08:28 PM	#2
fif_gen_powa Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Turbo Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,525	That's where the tire shop lifted my car. Not ideal apparently but works At home I have a small ramp that I drive up on one side to get clearance than use my jack with a block of wood on the solid cross beam towards the very front of the car __________________ 388ci 91/104 Turbo TH400 8.3@164 https://instagram.com/turbo_ls3/

12-04-2015, 08:36 PM	#4
OVERPAR73 2018 Garnet Red ZL1 conve Drives: 2013 & 2018 ZL1 vert Join Date: May 2009 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,472 View My Garage	Get your jack pads from ZL1Addons.com, they work perfectly and also get your rock guards from him while your at it. __________________ Build Thread: 2018 ZL1 Vert Purchased (Overpar73)

12-04-2015, 08:52 PM	#11
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,631	I've used their red premium one lots of times with no issues. Call john. I bet he'll send u a set for free if you tell him what happened. __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

12-04-2015, 10:04 PM	#13
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12-04-2015, 08:49 PM	#10
jayno20 Go fast, please. Drives: 2019 Corvette ZR1 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,471 View My Garage	This is the one I have that slipped twice off of the pinch weld.

12-04-2015, 10:18 PM	#14
Bigtime53 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,326	I have the red ones and have not had a problem at all with them. I have a snap-on jack which has a little deeper pocket [if that is what it is called] and I make double sure it is centered exactly on the lift pad and it has not moved at all. Your jack may be the problem.