Proper way to jack up a Z06?

[1701vette]

What is the Proper way to jack up a Z06? I have the "pucks". Will I need to put wood under the tires to rase the car first?

[bigbadbevo]

I know you said you had pucks but use this method, it works well...

http://www.z06vette.com/diy_lift.php

[DJWorm]

Here is a second method:

1. Locate the triangular steel plate, on a line just behind the outside review mirror and just inboard of the rocker panel underneath the car. This trianguler plate connects the rocker panel frame rail with a steel support that extends inboard to the tunnel underneath the floorboard.

2. Carefully place the jack lift plate under the trianguler plate. Be sure NOT to contact the floor board or the fiberglass rocker panel cover.

3. Slowly jack the car and you will lift both side wheels off, ala NASCAR style.

4. If you are going to be working under the car you can easily place 2 jack stands. Locate the 2 reinforced shipping slots in the frame rail just aft of the front wheel and forward of the rear wheel. Carefully place the jack stands under these points.
You may have to angle the jack stand contact point to clear the fiberglass rocker panel cover.

5. NOTE: If you wish to get all 4 wheels off the ground then you must first drive the opposite side tires up on 2x6's or 2x12's before step #2. This allows clearance for the jack on the second side lift.

I use a low profile racing jack such as the American General from Harbor Freight (at least the 3,000# model) and jack stands from Sears.

No jacking pucks required.

This method is used by almost all the T1 racers and World Challenge racers at the track and in their shops.

[rudy oliver]

Thanks DJWorm,
I've been using this method since I read your post a couple of months ago. It saves a lot of time when changing the wheels.
Rudy

[speedpup]

Wood depends on the jack you have. You can also grab the aluminum cross members in the center from the front or back.