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heinzd01 · 04-25-2010, 08:06 AM

Well, I just bought a 4500 lb bridge jack to use with my 4 post drive-on lift. This will lift one end of the car off its wheels. I've been thinking about buying this for years. This will also help me thank my Dad for his support during these mod days. My Camaro5 friends will get to benefit too.
Attachment 117559

I already have 2 of these plain platforms that can be used with bottle jacks.
Attachment 117557

IROCanSS · 04-25-2010, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by heinzd01

I wonder if the main drive on ramps would actually be in the way trying to wiggle the sway bars off/on. Do you know what I mean?

Not really sure I understand but someone at C5F who did the sways said all he did was remove the pass tire and turn the wheels all the way left and it came out without messing with the engine mounts. He siad it will rub but you just screw it out slow. The rear he said his son did in about 30 minutes without removing the exhaust so I guess its a trial experiment. Worse case is we have to drop the exhaust (very easy) and raise the engine 1".

Quote:

Originally Posted by heinzd01

Well, I just bought a 4500 lb bridge jack to use with my 4 post drive-on lift. This will lift one end of the car off its wheels. I've been thinking about buying this for years. This will also help me thank my Dad for his support during these mod days. My Camaro5 friends will get to benefit too.
Attachment 117559

I already have 2 of these plain platforms that can be used with bottle jacks.
Attachment 117557

SWEET!

heinzd01 · 04-25-2010, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by jrhaus76

Not really sure I understand but someone at C5F who did the sways said all he did was remove the pass tire and turn the wheels all the way left and it came out without messing with the engine mounts. He siad it will rub but you just screw it out slow. The rear he said his son did in about 30 minutes without removing the exhaust so I guess its a trial experiment. Worse case is we have to drop the exhaust (very easy) and raise the engine 1".

The drive-on ramps are 19" wide. Even with the car jacked up off the wheels and one wheel removed, I wonder if the ramps will be in the way. With two post lifts that lift by the frame you don't have ramps in the way.

Did the guy at C5F jack up his car from the ground or use a two post lift?

IROCanSS · 04-25-2010, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by heinzd01

The drive-on ramps are 19" wide. Even with the car jacked up off the wheels and one wheel removed, I wonder if the ramps will be in the way. With two post lifts that lift by the frame you don't have ramps in the way.

Did the guy at C5F jack up his car from the ground or use a two post lift?

Ramps shouldnt be in the way, the ground is infinitesimal. If the ground isnt in the way, we should be fine with the ramps. He installed them on the ground.

heinzd01 · 04-25-2010, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by jrhaus76

Good point on the 19" and he did it on the ground.

Then it should be doable from the ground or a 4 post lift.

IROCanSS · 04-25-2010, 08:48 AM

you caught me before I changed my post... LOL. we should have no issues either way.

V1c1ous · 04-25-2010, 11:50 AM

My schedule for May wont be posted untill 1st of the month. I can always switch with another tech if thats not my w/e off. So count me in for the 23rd. I'll just play with my shifter on the couch untill then, lol
Craig

IROCanSS · 04-25-2010, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by V1c1ous

My schedule for May wont be posted untill 1st of the month. I can always switch with another tech if thats not my w/e off. So count me in for the 23rd. I'll just play with my shifter on the couch untill then, lol
Craig

LOL!! dont play with it too much, you might go blind!

See you in May!

heinzd01 · 04-25-2010, 03:08 PM

So far the May 23 date is looking better for most.

We might need to start earlier with all the mods being planned. I count 3 shifters, 2 sway bars & 1 lowering springs so far.

IROCanSS · 04-25-2010, 03:15 PM

Who is doing what?

Jewl, V1C and SIM... shifters right?

Me and hrpiii on the sways right??

??? on the springs

Did JEWL get anything else? He was talking about other suspension goodies...

If Drew comes, we can pound out the springs in 2 hours, no lift. Even if he doesnt, I would jsut need someone else to help but we need 2 hours for that.

I have heard the sways are about an hour per car, so I'd say 1.5 for the first car and an hour for the second.

As for the MGW... thats all you!

prostock69 · 04-25-2010, 03:20 PM

Darin has been wanting to do sway bars and lower the car. We may get these items and bring them on mod day as well. I'll let you guys know

IROCanSS · 04-25-2010, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by prostock69

Darin has been wanting to do sway bars and lower the car. We may get these items and bring them on mod day as well. I'll let you guys know

Cool, I am getting to the point I can do springs in my sleep! Its very easy! Now the sway will be a learning exp but with them half way off anyhow to do the springs, you might as well do them together.

hrpiii · 04-25-2010, 04:24 PM

I may not be able to make the 23rd. I may be filming a final scene for a movie that day. I'm working out the details with the director, but I will check, I'm pretty sure it's the 23rd they are planning on.

heinzd01 · 04-25-2010, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by hrpiii

I may not be able to make the 23rd. I may be filming a final scene for a movie that day. I'm working out the details with the director, but I will check, I'm pretty sure it's the 23rd they are planning on.

Well crap. It was looking like the 23rd was going to work for everyone.

Do they need any Camaros for the movie?

04-25-2010, 08:06 AM	#15
heinzd01 Drives: 2010 SS RS, 1976 Type LT Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Jamestown, OH (East of Dayton) Posts: 1,275 View My Garage	Well, I just bought a 4500 lb bridge jack to use with my 4 post drive-on lift. This will lift one end of the car off its wheels. I've been thinking about buying this for years. This will also help me thank my Dad for his support during these mod days. My Camaro5 friends will get to benefit too. Attachment 117559 I already have 2 of these plain platforms that can be used with bottle jacks. Attachment 117557 Last edited by heinzd01; 09-08-2011 at 07:51 PM.

04-25-2010, 11:50 AM	#21
V1c1ous Drives: 96 Z28 SS, 2010 SS RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Reading, Ohio Posts: 275	My schedule for May wont be posted untill 1st of the month. I can always switch with another tech if thats not my w/e off. So count me in for the 23rd. I'll just play with my shifter on the couch untill then, lol Craig __________________ "Start brain before placing mouth in gear".

04-25-2010, 03:20 PM	#25
prostock69 Female Muscle Car Nut! Drives: 2010 RS/SS IOM Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Mansfield, TX Posts: 1,262 View My Garage	Darin has been wanting to do sway bars and lower the car. We may get these items and bring them on mod day as well. I'll let you guys know __________________ 2SS/RS Inferno Orange w/ black stripes, black/orange interior, Automatic, w/ sunroof and polished aluminum wheels MODS: Borla "S" Type Exhaust, American Racing Headers 3" Longtubes, New Era Cold Air Intake, HP Tune, Custom Ground Camshaft, Professionally Ported Heads by Darin Morgan, Ported Throttle Body, 3000 Stall Converter, and 160 Degree Thermostat. http://www.rehermorrison.com/; http://www.darinmorgan.com/; http://www.neweraperformance.com/

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IROCanSS Account Suspended Drives: 89 IROC 350 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Back roads, southern Ohio Posts: 12,504 View My Garage	you caught me before I changed my post... LOL. we should have no issues either way.

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heinzd01 Drives: 2010 SS RS, 1976 Type LT Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Jamestown, OH (East of Dayton) Posts: 1,275 View My Garage	So far the May 23 date is looking better for most. We might need to start earlier with all the mods being planned. I count 3 shifters, 2 sway bars & 1 lowering springs so far.

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IROCanSS Account Suspended Drives: 89 IROC 350 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Back roads, southern Ohio Posts: 12,504 View My Garage	Who is doing what? Jewl, V1C and SIM... shifters right? Me and hrpiii on the sways right?? ??? on the springs Did JEWL get anything else? He was talking about other suspension goodies... If Drew comes, we can pound out the springs in 2 hours, no lift. Even if he doesnt, I would jsut need someone else to help but we need 2 hours for that. I have heard the sways are about an hour per car, so I'd say 1.5 for the first car and an hour for the second. As for the MGW... thats all you!

04-25-2010, 04:24 PM	#27
hrpiii AKA "Beefcake" Drives: 2023 ZL1 Sharkskin Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 8,529	I may not be able to make the 23rd. I may be filming a final scene for a movie that day. I'm working out the details with the director, but I will check, I'm pretty sure it's the 23rd they are planning on.