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LRod · 06-13-2013, 10:39 AM

Hey guys. Don't have any of these in my garage and want to paint my calipers. For those of you that have done this, what is the best way to get the car up and on stands without causing any damage? Also, should I buy specific jack/stands? Recommendations please.

htoniv · 06-13-2013, 10:47 AM

Ive been wanting to know this as well

Thank You.

nyrfan · 06-13-2013, 10:50 AM

Here are 2 examples:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=80919

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

LRod · 06-13-2013, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by nyrfan

Here are 2 examples:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=80919

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

Thanks brother!

LRod · 06-13-2013, 11:02 AM

What about size? Would you go with 2 ton, 3.5 ton, etc? The heavier the better? Does it matter?

kjkjr27 · 06-13-2013, 11:09 AM

2 tons =4000lbs which is more than enough since you really only lift half the car up at a time.

LRod · 06-13-2013, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by kjkjr27

2 tons =4000lbs which is more than enough since you really only lift half the car up at a time.

So, lift the front end, put on stands, then lift the back and put on stands? Is there a better resting spot to have the hydraulic jack sitting at while the car is on stands?

LRod · 06-13-2013, 11:17 AM

Never mind...see it in the first link above. Thanks!

2012-1822 · 06-13-2013, 11:19 AM

Its potentially your life at stake, so don't go cheap on a jack and jack stands. Google some stories about jack stand failure.

LRod · 06-13-2013, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by 2012-1822

Its potentially your life at stake, so don't go cheap on a jack and jack stands. Google some stories about jack stand failure.

Not at all bro. Just wanted some advise. I want it nice and sturdy as well.

kjkjr27 · 06-13-2013, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by 2012-1822

Its potentially your life at stake, so don't go cheap on a jack and jack stands. Google some stories about jack stand failure.

Yes make sure to practice safe jacking

menendez1293 · 06-13-2013, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 2012-1822

Its potentially your life at stake, so don't go cheap on a jack and jack stands. Google some stories about jack stand failure.

There are plenty of horror stories out there of people getting crushed by there car because they were not careful on the procedure to safely lift a car

TastyBake · 06-13-2013, 12:41 PM

I wish I knew about that wooden block earlier. In my last car, I punctured a hole in it. It then began to rust like crazy underneath. Least the paint looked good.

SeriouslySinning · 06-13-2013, 12:45 PM

Hahahahaha

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Originally Posted by kjkjr27

Yes make sure to practice safe jacking

06-13-2013, 10:39 AM	#1
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06-13-2013, 10:50 AM	#3
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LRod Drives: 2SS/RS/A6 Victory Red Join Date: May 2009 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 425 View My Garage	What about size? Would you go with 2 ton, 3.5 ton, etc? The heavier the better? Does it matter? __________________

06-13-2013, 11:09 AM	#6
kjkjr27 COTW 9/16/13 Drives: 2011 2LT/RS Camaro IOM Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Syracuse Posts: 10,089	2 tons =4000lbs which is more than enough since you really only lift half the car up at a time. __________________ Twitch Youtube

06-13-2013, 11:17 AM	#8
LRod Drives: 2SS/RS/A6 Victory Red Join Date: May 2009 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 425 View My Garage	Never mind...see it in the first link above. Thanks! __________________

06-13-2013, 10:47 AM	#2
htoniv Drives: Camaro Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NY Posts: 154	Ive been wanting to know this as well Thank You.

06-13-2013, 11:19 AM	#9
2012-1822 Drives: Black ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: City of Champions, Alabama Posts: 3,698	Its potentially your life at stake, so don't go cheap on a jack and jack stands. Google some stories about jack stand failure. __________________ Check out Alabama Camaros, for Camaro enthusiasts all around Alabama https://www.facebook.com/groups/1739...group_activity

06-13-2013, 12:41 PM	#13
TastyBake Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT/RS Black Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 973	I wish I knew about that wooden block earlier. In my last car, I punctured a hole in it. It then began to rust like crazy underneath. Least the paint looked good.