How to Properly Jack up a C5 or C6 Corvette (Several Methods)
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- Опубликовано: 30 янв 2025
- WARNING: Please read the manuals for your tools, jacks, ramps, lifts and vehicles for *specific manufacturer approved techniques.* This video is for entertainment purposes only. In this video I will show you several methods I use to jack up a C5 or C6 Corvette. Methods shown include ramps for the front and back, jacking the front, jacking the back, putting the entire car on jack stands, jacking from the sides and using a quality Maxjax 2 post lift. Take a look!!
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Appreciate that sir!
No one asked me, but I use 2 big 3 ton jacks from both sides, jack up 20" on front pucks, add 6 ton stands, then jack up the back pucks and add stands. So crazy as it looks like it's levitating, and it's quick and easy!
how about making a brief video. Thanks
I like the OCD mindset you have. I appreciate that kind of precision of imagining the amount of force loaded on each part of the undercarriage
OCD= obsessive corvette disorder
Soooo glad I watched this first! I was gifted my father-in-law’s Lingenfelter C5 a few months ago, and after taking it out of the garage for a Sunday drive, the right front blinker went out. I thought about just putting a puck in and jacking up the corner, but I heard horror stories about people jacking up a corner to replace a flat tire or something, only to have a catastrophic failure of sorts with expensive and severe body damage. That being said, I think I’ll jack it up under the front cradle and use my stands. Thanks for the video!
Be sure to refer to your owner's manual for the proper locations if you're unsure.
The best video on how to correctly jack up your Vette. You even covered the side puck method and why it’s not the greatest way to jack your car up. Subscribed 🍻
Appreciate that sir!
I just built the wooden ramps a couple of weeks ago. They are awesome. I have used them twice in the last two weeks.
Just bought my first Vette, thanks a ton for this video, helped alot
I'm 55 years young this past month and wouldn't consider owning this vehicle without the 2-post 10K lift bolted to the floor in my shop. 🤩🤩
Sucks to get young!
Would a Mustang be any different for you - or also require a 10klb lift? Getting older beats the alternative of pushing up dandelions....😬
Thank you sir
Thank you!!! Much appreciated!
Perfect - exactly what I was looking for!
really helpful, great bit too on the twisting/torque effect of using the jack on the side lifting points. I just got a 2004 C5 and I love it but I've never had a car with such a low profile. This was super helpful, many thanks!
Glad it helped
Thank you for showing where to put the jack stands
Amazing video. Very precise and nothing left for imagination.
Thank you sir!
You INSPIRED me to build a set of duplicate ramps. Watched those videos too. Thank you!!! I noticed your car was pretty dirty in this video. How did you clean it up so well when I see your newer videos? I am six glasses in to Jack Daniels so maybe I missed a video. LOL!!! 😂 Keep up the great content man. 😎
Nah, just a good wash and maybe a little wax. Nothing special, yet!!
Very interesting to know about the flex of the chassis! That is good to know for sure.
I might suggest checking the stability once raised a little with the hoist before going all the way up. Giver' a little shake...maybe you did that in the slight pause I saw? Either way it would be good to mention.
Great point!
Thank you for how to properly Jack up your C5 . I will be installing a Front Splitter with side skirts. 🇺🇸
I'll take the max jack & the A & A kit!!
Great video!!! Thank you!! Your videos are always very informative.
Awesome video, much needed
Very informative video! Nothing left out that I can see
@5:02 do you know if this method is high enough to upgrade/replace the OEM exhaust? Not the headers, just the mid-pipe and cat-back? Wondering if there's enough room to work with your arms in get things in and out. I'm looking at a bolt-on Corsa Xtreme kit. Thanks! Great vid!
I have removed mine a few times - but always on the lift so I don't know for sure. I would ask the question on Corvetteforum.com. I am sure a lot of people have tried and will know for sure.
The problem with home made wood ramps is that part of the ramp is in your way as you crawl under the side of the car, Race Ramps makes a nice long low angle 2 piece ramp that detaches once the car is on the top of the ramp opening up the side of the car so you can crawl under it
That's a Nice feature for sure if it works well.. That having been said, if you know you need to go pretty deep under the car, I usually just slide in with a creeper from the front.
Got my mini ramps done tonight, I built what I call Wheel Cribs to go under the wheels to hold them tight while I do my oil change tomorrow.
Nice
Excellent video clip
Thank you very much!
Excellent video. Just curious why you haven't installed jacking pucks in the frame of the Vette? Save the Wave.🙋🏼♂️
Extra weight - don't want them to slow me down... J.K. We are a hockey family so I have about 99 pucks. It makes me smile every time I look at a puck!
Would it also be okay to use two jacks on the front lifting points? So, one jack on each side and get a friend to help you lift them at the same time to avoid flex? Then my idea was the insert jack stands, and do the same thing on the rear jacking points.
That should work fine, just do synchronized jacking (:-)
Great video , thanks for posting !
Glad you enjoyed it!
You just answeredd my questions, thanks!
Lionel here in central California. Nice video. Here's some food for thought. According to the factory the 2 spots where you put the tape ate the recommended lifting points. Plus they make, as you called them, hockey pucks, for lifting the car. But I get your point. Just saying...
Thank you sir!
Thank you. Great video.
Thanks!!
Your vids are awesome. Can you share any source/research that confirms it is alright to jack the front of the car from the CENTER of the crossmember? It is of course aluminum and does not seem sturdy enough to support the full weight of the engine off the ground. Thx.
I appreciate the kind words. The only documented authority that is going to stick their neck out telling you where to jacket is GM. It's in the owner's manual and I think I included a screenshot.
I made a set of wood ramps using 2x8 lumber and so far I haven't found a way to keep them from sliding on the garage concrete floor when I attempt to pull the car forward onto them. Maybe I can find something rubber to cut into strips and attach to the underside of the wood planks. Maybe a cheap rubber floor mat will do.
Did you cut a bevel on the first board so that the tire can put some downward pressure immediately on the wood? Otherwise some rubber might help like you said. Also, try not to hit your brakes at all until you're on the wood. With an automatic transmission that pushes, the front wheels are doing most of the braking and will slide for some cars.
This was super helpful
Glad it was helpful!
Nice great job!!!
Appreciate the kind words!
Whats the measurements on your wood ramps i see 5 levels?
Towards the end there is a part with a tape measure lined up next to the ramp for reference. ruclips.net/video/9Aoiz5rhqE0/видео.html
Hello love your corvette vids, much better than others. I like the wooden ramps can you give me dimensions I want to make them. Thanks Woody C6
Thank you! There is a video specifically on making the ramps. Good luck with the project!
I just got a used MaxJax. I will be putting it in the garage soon. How about jacking up a C3 (I have a 74)? How similar?
I'm not sure, before you put it in think about the cars you're going to lift the most and make sure your spacing will accommodate your favorite cars!
@@Toys4Life Absolutely! I'll primarily want to lift the c3 (74) for work, but I also have a 2007 Impala SS for bumming around in, which I'll want to do work on. Maybe I'll get a c7 in the future... but that day hasn't happened yet. LOL
If you have a large variety of vehicles, you can drill two sets of holes for one of the columns as well, something to keep in the back of your mind.
@Toys4Life True. But I don't have a large variety at the time. The impala isn't that much wider and if I got anything too much bigger it probably couldn't be lifted in my garage anyway. Well, maybe creeper height...
Curious, why do you jack with a piece of wood on the cradle? Why not just place the jack directly on the cradle?
I like to spread it out a little bit because aluminum can be brittle if you just catch the wrong edge. The wood deforms just enough to greatly reduce any potential issues in my opinion.
Is it ok to leave it up on the 2 post lift long term? I have mine up there, it didn't quite line up with the jacking points, but was close, and on the chassis..
I would have to defer to the manufacturer for the correct answer all that sir 🙂
Once the jack lifts one of the ends, is there a reason you are not placing jack stands with pucks under the side lifting points? I own jack stands that allow jacking pucks.
Not really, I just prefer having the jack stands under the cradles rather than under the frame rails.
But what you suggest should work as well.
Very nice. Thanks.
First great vid... but i have to ask ...its says AND C6... are they very identical, so no C6 in video? Thanks
I’m in luck I happen to have purchased race ramps 4 years ago so I’ll use them to get the floor jack in place
Great video!!🏁🏁🏁
similar to my 370z. shouldnt really flex too bad from that other way if the wheel doesnt leave the ground, then again, im not sure of the wheel travel limit... ive definitely broken that rule wayyyy too much lol
Good on ya mate,,,good stuff,,and very safe,,
Glad you enjoyed it
Good video thank's
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your links don't appear.
Thanks - I just added the Index in the description and the cards to build wood ramps and the Maxjax reveiw now. Thank you!
Where’s the lift points king ?
They are detailed in your Owners manual.
Good video!
Thanks for the visit
For my c6 corvette I bought two light weight red low profile 2 ton 4 pump jacks from harbor freight, cost 110 ea. Plus the hockey pucks from Amazon ,14.99 set, took my used 20.00 rhino ramps I use for my truck and family car. Turned them side ways and sat the front tires in the ramp pockets. Thus no need for jack stands and was safe. This was easy , everything was light weight, and worked efficiently and perfectly with no problems. All for far less than race ramps and no having to mess with wood . Note after the front end was up the was enough room in the back at the jack point to get a regular jack in,( with hockey pucks) and raise the rear up to set the rear tires in my old used metal ramp pockets. This was far easier than anything I've seen on here,.....except the thousand dollar ramps . And I ain't paying that. My method was was cost effective and easy! Let's go Brandon!
Wow.
Dragging politics into cars. Double wow. 😔
I dont think it's a good idea to support the aluminum cradle like that w/jackstands. Too much weight on the thin aluminum edge. Not to mention the fact the jackstand top shape doesnt really hold it well and easy to fall off or shift
I understand your concern. At the end of the day, only lift your car in a way that makes you comfortable - and after you've read the owner's manual.
genius!!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I do have a Giant Beer Belly.. Now what do i do? lol
Taller ramps and jack - and a few situps? Cheers!
👌👍
Sweet!
Those tall wood ramps look dangerous. No way I would use them lol!
I respect your opinion. I think if you saw them in person though, you might have a different view. There plenty wide and plenty long and could support three times the weight of the C5 easily in my opinion.
I’ve used them to lift a 9000lb ford F550
Thanks for the video....my 97 ""CHRISTINE"" &.I THANK YOU
Welcome!
you have to have the doors cracked open when lifting the car
What?
@@Toys4Life you have to crack the doors open on c3 c4 c5 c6 when lifting them...at least that's how we do at the dealership. Might be different using a lift
@@casey5018 The C3 & C4 flexxed a LOT so I believe that. C5 and C6 are rock solid so I think that simply a carry-over habit that is no longer necessary. Over the past 5 years I have opened my C5s doors while it is on the lift too many times to count and have never noticed any binding issues what so ever.
When you jack it from the front or rear, you put a lot of stress on the middle of the car. Its like you are trying to fold it in half.
What about the car being sprung by the front and rear suspension?
Don't ever dare to drive uphill then 😂😂
Umm frame flex causing issues over time yeah no....I owned a C4 for 13.5 years and did just that. Often....it was fine. No issues.
C4's were too flexible when they were brand new.
@@Toys4Life stiffer than a C3
@@shawnbauman5463 true!
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Why no, I haven't. Link?
Disaster waiting to happen with wood ramps
And why is that, termites?
That reply reply made my day actually lol
What is the inside distance between your MaxJax please.
I think I included the dimensions in this with the tape measure shown so you can see if that it is from the base plate, not the column. This is a common question and if I had to do it over again - I would mount them in the same spot.