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bmorecam · 03-21-2011, 04:53 PM

Today I used a floor jack to lift up the front of my car using the recommended positions on the pic and it left a nice dent on the crossmember and possibly a little bend from it

. Is this expected or do I have a serious problem on my hands? I used the 2nd crossmember spot from the front of the vehicle on the pic.

MillerTime · 03-21-2011, 05:07 PM

I don't see how you could possibly have bent it... taking paint off.. yup if you didn't put a pad between your jack and the cross-member...

bmorecam · 03-21-2011, 05:15 PM

I didnt put a pad betweent the jack and the crossmember.. so is the dent ok or is it something that I should be worried about? Maybe is not really bent but it just look like it from the dent but possibly it could be.

MillerTime · 03-21-2011, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmorecam

I didnt put a pad betweent the jack and the crossmember.. so is the dent ok or is it something that I should be worried about? Maybe is not really bent but it just look like it from the dent but possibly it could be.

I'd say your fine, it's probably fine and the scratch is throwing you off.. Only you really know for sure though... The scratch is fine, although I'd grab some closs black paint and cover it over to prevent rust.

Next time use a microfiber rag or towel to prevent the scratches

wrbear · 03-21-2011, 05:38 PM

They also sell rubber spacers that are specifically made for floor jacks. They double as beer coasters.....

*Mr. Wyndham* · 03-21-2011, 05:48 PM

That can't be right.....only one floor jack up front?

How are you supposed to keep it from wobbling? (Yes, I realize both of the rear tires are on the ground still....but it's not going to be what I'd call "stable"....is it?

outlaw2 · 03-21-2011, 05:48 PM

Been there,done that also had a thin rubber pad but the car sat so low and still bent the frame foward of engine as photo shows. This is a heavy car and the frames are not like old Chevys 64-70 "HEAVY METAL" At least my first Dent is on the under side instead of the fender or door and at least I did it not someone else.

C5RocksC5 · 03-21-2011, 05:51 PM

ok, I am with you OP. I did the same thing. The pad on my jack has a raised and grooved edge and I didn't use a flat whatever in between the pad and the cross-member. The result.....slightly bent and scratched crossmember.

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 03-21-2011, 06:18 PM

Don't use the second crossmember in the front use the first crossmember only.

ackeight · 03-21-2011, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2SSRS

Don't use the second crossmember in the front use the first crossmember only.

Why? more stability or is it stronger?

bmorecam · 03-21-2011, 06:33 PM

so I am ok right? Is not like if I was to have bent the frame or something big like that right? I was just following the picture and recommended positions but I did not think of a pad to put between the jack and the metal. I know now.

CamaroC-17 · 03-21-2011, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

That can't be right.....only one floor jack up front?

How are you supposed to keep it from wobbling? (Yes, I realize both of the rear tires are on the ground still....but it's not going to be what I'd call "stable"....is it?

It says floor jack positions. He didnt post the second half which has the jack stands positions on it.

booenson · 03-21-2011, 07:25 PM

Aren't you able to these points I've circled in red to jack the front up?

*Mr. Wyndham* · 03-21-2011, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by camaroc5

It says floor jack positions. He didnt post the second half which has the jack stands positions on it.

Thanks for that. I didn't see it.

But still...even with a floor jack...isn't it unstable?

03-21-2011, 04:53 PM	#1
bmorecam Account Suspended Drives: jealous vendors mad!! HAHA!! Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CYBERGMONSTER@GMAIL.COM Posts: 3,658 View My Garage	recommended floor jack point damaged? Today I used a floor jack to lift up the front of my car using the recommended positions on the pic and it left a nice dent on the crossmember and possibly a little bend from it. Is this expected or do I have a serious problem on my hands? I used the 2nd crossmember spot from the front of the vehicle on the pic. Attached Images

03-21-2011, 05:07 PM	#2
MillerTime Blowin the doors off! Drives: A 2013 SS RS 6M SR Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,390	I don't see how you could possibly have bent it... taking paint off.. yup if you didn't put a pad between your jack and the cross-member... __________________ 2G1FS1EWXD9163847

03-21-2011, 05:48 PM	#6
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,873 View My Garage	That can't be right.....only one floor jack up front? How are you supposed to keep it from wobbling? (Yes, I realize both of the rear tires are on the ground still....but it's not going to be what I'd call "stable"....is it? __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

03-21-2011, 05:48 PM	#7
outlaw2 Drives: 12 SS/RS Conv, 66 Impala SS Conv Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fallon,Nevada US of A Posts: 363 View My Garage	Been there,done that also had a thin rubber pad but the car sat so low and still bent the frame foward of engine as photo shows. This is a heavy car and the frames are not like old Chevys 64-70 "HEAVY METAL" At least my first Dent is on the under side instead of the fender or door and at least I did it not someone else. __________________

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03-21-2011, 05:15 PM	#3
bmorecam Account Suspended Drives: jealous vendors mad!! HAHA!! Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CYBERGMONSTER@GMAIL.COM Posts: 3,658 View My Garage	I didnt put a pad betweent the jack and the crossmember.. so is the dent ok or is it something that I should be worried about? Maybe is not really bent but it just look like it from the dent but possibly it could be.

03-21-2011, 05:38 PM	#5
wrbear Banned Drives: 2010, 2SS, IOM/CGM Stripes, 4/24/10 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 840	They also sell rubber spacers that are specifically made for floor jacks. They double as beer coasters.....

03-21-2011, 05:51 PM	#8
C5RocksC5 Banned Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sin City Posts: 697	ok, I am with you OP. I did the same thing. The pad on my jack has a raised and grooved edge and I didn't use a flat whatever in between the pad and the cross-member. The result.....slightly bent and scratched crossmember.

03-21-2011, 06:18 PM	#9
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,728 View My Garage	Don't use the second crossmember in the front use the first crossmember only.

03-21-2011, 06:33 PM	#11
bmorecam Account Suspended Drives: jealous vendors mad!! HAHA!! Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CYBERGMONSTER@GMAIL.COM Posts: 3,658 View My Garage	so I am ok right? Is not like if I was to have bent the frame or something big like that right? I was just following the picture and recommended positions but I did not think of a pad to put between the jack and the metal. I know now.

03-21-2011, 07:25 PM	#13
booenson Drives: 2010 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario Posts: 115	Aren't you able to these points I've circled in red to jack the front up?