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Skylane765 · 04-21-2013, 12:43 PM

I have come up with a alternate way to make a jack pad.
Visit www.zl1addons.com
What I was thinking of just using the nylon part only and use a magnet to hold in place, it will be embedded in the nylon.. It would not have the bottom plate. That way you could use 4 and take to dealer also the cost may even be less.
Note: the magnet is to hold the pad in place to position the jack, Not intended to keep the pad on the car when done!

I will get a pic out soon. For all that have the jack pads, they can be used and modified easy.
Here is a video. http://youtu.be/aLRU_2eOBHE
We have them made. See here. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...17#post6454417

babigguy · 04-21-2013, 01:41 PM

Cool let us know and post a pic please very happy with the ones I have !!!They even work on my malibu!!

SPOOKYGUNNER · 04-21-2013, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Skylane765

I have come up with a alternate way to make a jack pad.

What I was thinking of just using the nylon part only and use a thumb screw to hold it in place, then you just jack the car up with a lift or any other jack. It would not have the bottom plate. That way you could put 4 on and take to dealer with them on or even just leave them on. The cost may even be less.

I will get a pick out soon. For all that have the jack pads, they can be used and modified easy.

COOL LET US KNOW WHEN READY

Skylane765 · 04-21-2013, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by babigguy

Cool let us know and post a pic please very happy with the ones I have !!!They even work on my malibu!!

Here is what we plan to test and to make,

1 I was going to embed a magnet and you just put it up in the slot and it stays there.

2 the better way is to sell 4 that have set screws and you just let the pad stay on.

3. Use a thumb screw and then all you do is place the pad up in the slot, hold in place with thumb screw, the when done just remove. The thumb screw will hold it in place for you. Have a "Remove Before Flight" red streamer.

The thumb screw will make the pad less cost and would sell in sets of 2
Set screw would sell in sets of 4.

Need feed back thanks. And if they fit on other cars.
I have access to Mass production machinery.

Skylane765 · 04-21-2013, 07:49 PM

Ok, what we will make now is the pads with a magnet embedded in it, so all you do is put in place and any jack or lift will work. Will have video and pics soon.

G-Oil Guy · 04-21-2013, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Skylane765

Ok, what we will make now is the pads with a magnet embedded in it, so all you do is put in place and any jack or lift will work. Will have video and pics soon.

How do you do a video on the post? Thanks

If you post it to YouTube, all you have to do is paste a link in your post.

DrkPhx · 04-21-2013, 08:29 PM

Like this? I was thinking of getting one.

Skylane765 · 04-21-2013, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DrkPhx

Like this? I was thinking of getting one.

That will not work, it will bend the lower rocker trim. It is lower than the pinch weld.
Also what is the cost of that? I make the jack pad now with a base plate for less cost then this one.
I have a proto type now for the new one I will be selling and take the place of my older stile. Yes anyone that wants a new style and have the old one, will get it at cost.

Skylane765 · 04-21-2013, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by G-Oil Guy

If you post it to YouTube, all you have to do is paste a link in your post.

Here is where GM made the place in the rocker to use the jack pad.

Skylane765 · 04-21-2013, 09:39 PM

And here it is in place held on with embedded magnet. This is just a prototype, Then anything can jack it up.
Better pics tomorrow night with a video.

Skylane765 · 04-21-2013, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by costabkz

Cool let us know and post a pic please very happy with the ones I have !

We can send you a new type for cost.

Here is a pic in action.

Firefighter · 04-21-2013, 10:01 PM

Now I understand what you were talking about in the email. Looks good. I down for a set of whatever you come up with.

I still think you need to have an option for a shop though.

I'm still a little salty about my rockers getting fubar'd at the dealer even though I'm getting a set of ZL1 rockers out of the deal.

I appreciate all your efforts man.

Skylane765 · 04-21-2013, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Firefighter

Now I understand what you were talking about in the email. Looks good. I down for a set of whatever you come up with.

I still think you need to have an option for a shop though.

I'm still a little salty about my rockers getting fuar'd at the dealer even though I'm getting a set of ZL1 rockers out of the deal.

I appreciate all your efforts man.

The magnetic ones can be used by any shop with lift or floor jack.
With no bottom with sides bent down, they will fit any jack or lift.

Firefighter · 04-21-2013, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Skylane765

The magnetic ones can be used by any shop with lift or floor jack.
With no bottom with sides bent down, they will fit any jack or lift.

I kinda think they need a plate to potect the car a little bit. IDK though. You are way more into this than I am.

I was thinking something that actually drops below the body line to put some kind of "buffer zone" between the lift arm and the body. Then again if it is too low it will make it hard to get the arms or jack underneath.

Keep it up though you are definatley onto the right track for a big need with these cars.

04-21-2013, 12:43 PM	#1
Skylane765 Drives: ZL1-1LE, Z/28 Join Date: May 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,262 View My Garage	New jack pad I have come up with a alternate way to make a jack pad. Visit www.zl1addons.com What I was thinking of just using the nylon part only and use a magnet to hold in place, it will be embedded in the nylon.. It would not have the bottom plate. That way you could use 4 and take to dealer also the cost may even be less. Note: the magnet is to hold the pad in place to position the jack, Not intended to keep the pad on the car when done! I will get a pic out soon. For all that have the jack pads, they can be used and modified easy. Here is a video. http://youtu.be/aLRU_2eOBHE We have them made. See here. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...17#post6454417 Attached Images Last edited by Skylane765; 06-29-2013 at 04:41 PM.

04-21-2013, 01:41 PM	#2
babigguy Drives: 2017 ZL1, 2015 Z51 vette 2005 gto Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New Castle,pa Posts: 252	Cool let us know and post a pic please very happy with the ones I have !!!They even work on my malibu!! __________________

04-21-2013, 07:49 PM	#5
Skylane765 Drives: ZL1-1LE, Z/28 Join Date: May 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,262 View My Garage	Ok, what we will make now is the pads with a magnet embedded in it, so all you do is put in place and any jack or lift will work. Will have video and pics soon. Last edited by Skylane765; 04-21-2013 at 09:43 PM.

04-21-2013, 09:39 PM	#10
Skylane765 Drives: ZL1-1LE, Z/28 Join Date: May 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,262 View My Garage	And here it is in place held on with embedded magnet. This is just a prototype, Then anything can jack it up. Better pics tomorrow night with a video. Attached Images Last edited by Skylane765; 04-22-2013 at 05:45 PM.

04-21-2013, 10:01 PM	#12
Firefighter Drives: Black '13 2SS/RS/1LE w/NPP/NAV Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Tampa by way of Miami... Posts: 4,934	Now I understand what you were talking about in the email. Looks good. I down for a set of whatever you come up with. I still think you need to have an option for a shop though. I'm still a little salty about my rockers getting fubar'd at the dealer even though I'm getting a set of ZL1 rockers out of the deal. I appreciate all your efforts man. Last edited by Firefighter; 04-21-2013 at 10:29 PM.

04-21-2013, 08:29 PM	#7
DrkPhx Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 / 2006 TB SS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: MN Posts: 2,250	Like this? I was thinking of getting one.