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The Stig · 08-10-2011, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Tie Rod

How about just buying a set of ramps? That will make it really easy.

ramps take up space underneath the car, so depending what you are doing you may not be able to do it with the car on ramps.

Nasty1970 · 08-10-2011, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Power Hungry

ok, well at least its not just me then. It still says to use it in the 2011 manual.

I was surprised to see no spare too...but as long as I dont get a flat it will be ok! knock on wood....

Ive used that little pump a few times though, its pretty handy! Id like to get ahold of one for my truck too!

Nasty1970 · 08-10-2011, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by FRKNlo

Im using ramps to lift the front end and I need to now lift the rear of the car. Where can I place the floor jack at the rear of the car to lift it up at the same time? under the differential?

my car ramp

This doesn't seem very safe. I had a co-worker die a few years ago on a homemade ramp setup, the car was being held buy the rear brake, he started jacking the rear of the car and it ran over him. not good!

Nomad · 08-10-2011, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tie Rod

How about just buying a set of ramps? That will make it really easy.

Quote:

Originally Posted by stieger

ramps take up space underneath the car, so depending what you are doing you may not be able to do it with the car on ramps.

+1. Also, if you have to remove the wheels, ramps are useless.

porkrind · 09-08-2011, 09:55 PM

OK...so I will be using a hydraulic lift at the auto shop on Ft Rucker to install my JBA exhaust, but you guys have me confused on the lift points. On previous vehicles I would use the points in the first pic that PQ made, but it sounds like this is wrong. What am I missing?

Ozzie RS · 10-20-2011, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by porkrind

OK...so I will be using a hydraulic lift at the auto shop on Ft Rucker to install my JBA exhaust, but you guys have me confused on the lift points. On previous vehicles I would use the points in the first pic that PQ made, but it sounds like this is wrong. What am I missing?

I used a floor jack today at the same points that PQ's picture shows but have not tried the jack stands yet.

I think you will be good to go using the same points using a hydraulic lift. I forgot how great some Bases had it with almost a full garage at your disposal. While Serving that's the least they can do.

Thanks for the pic's PQ.

Desert_Rat · 12-14-2011, 12:41 PM

Lots of good info here, thanks! One question: is it ok to put only one side of the rear of the car up on a jack stand?

I've got a flat, but my car is in my garage so I want to just take the tire off and have it fixed rather than dealing with a tow (SS, no spare). Sorry if this question has been answered already, I didn't find it in the thread, and sorry if it's a stupid question. The only times I ever that I put a car on jack stands it was my '78 Impala with my Dad, and that was back in the '90s, so I'm a newb.

Joed · 03-19-2012, 04:38 PM

Thanks, good pictures and information. Joe

Rogan · 03-20-2012, 06:11 PM

So we can not jack the rear by lifting the differential? Or did I just say something retarded?

CyberDan · 03-20-2012, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Rogan

So we can not jack the rear by lifting the differential? Or did I just say something retarded?

Some people do... I personally do not.

So Cal Camaro · 03-20-2012, 09:30 PM

I use the differential to lift the rear, and did the same with the Corvette's I have had, no issues, just use a hockey puck and you're good.

Ajmalian · 05-15-2012, 07:46 PM

Hey guys....need your professional advice. I live in Dubai, a place that gets PRETTY hot during summers. I avoid driving my SS during this period and would ideally like to leave my car off it's feet for an approximate 6 months. I also want to avoid getting flat spots on my tires by doing so.

So my question is, can I have my car parked up on jack stands for a duration of six months? Would a jack stand be capable of doing that and also, would I be damaging the chassis or anything since I am leaving the car sitting on 4 specific pressure points for that long??

I know my questions may sound stupid but do excuse my ignorance.
Look forward to hearing from u boys....and girls if any!!!

Joed · 05-16-2012, 09:28 AM

Check this out: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...t=33938&page=3

Ajmalian · 05-16-2012, 10:15 AM

@ Joed
Bro, either I didn't read enough or you didn't get what I was lookin for...cuz that's not really the answer I was lookin for. Until unless you posted that thread for someone else?

09-08-2011, 09:55 PM	#89
porkrind Unapologetically American Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 M6 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ft Rucker, AL Posts: 387 View My Garage	OK...so I will be using a hydraulic lift at the auto shop on Ft Rucker to install my JBA exhaust, but you guys have me confused on the lift points. On previous vehicles I would use the points in the first pic that PQ made, but it sounds like this is wrong. What am I missing? __________________ 2018 ZL1

03-20-2012, 06:11 PM	#93
Rogan No Pain No Gain Drives: Yellow 5th Gen 2SS RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: GA Posts: 1,519	So we can not jack the rear by lifting the differential? Or did I just say something retarded? __________________ 2010 2SS/RS/L99 - Headers/CAI/SWAYs/CoilOvers/Tune/Steel Braided Brake Lines/Frozen Slotted Rotors

03-20-2012, 09:30 PM	#95
So Cal Camaro So Cal Race Team Drives: 2013 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny So Cal Posts: 3,584	I use the differential to lift the rear, and did the same with the Corvette's I have had, no issues, just use a hockey puck and you're good. __________________

05-15-2012, 07:46 PM	#96
Ajmalian Drives: 2017 ZL1 and 2016 GMC Sierra Denali Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Posts: 248	How long can a 'jack stand' stand? Hey guys....need your professional advice. I live in Dubai, a place that gets PRETTY hot during summers. I avoid driving my SS during this period and would ideally like to leave my car off it's feet for an approximate 6 months. I also want to avoid getting flat spots on my tires by doing so. So my question is, can I have my car parked up on jack stands for a duration of six months? Would a jack stand be capable of doing that and also, would I be damaging the chassis or anything since I am leaving the car sitting on 4 specific pressure points for that long?? I know my questions may sound stupid but do excuse my ignorance. Look forward to hearing from u boys....and girls if any!!!

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