How To Jack Up a C5/C6 Corvette
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- My Corvette Life: Episode 214 - How To Jack Up a C5/C6 Corvette
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If any of you are changing your own oil in your c5 or c6 make sure your rear end is higher then the front whilst draining the oil. And do not be in a hurry, it takes about 20/30 minutes for all the old oil to drain out. The drain plug is 15mm. And it holds 6 quarts of mobile one 5w30..Have a great day.
7qts if you have a C5 with the batwing oil pan.
6 or 7 i have a 2004 and it needs oil
@@mycorvettelife 10.5 with a grandsport lol
Not all Grand Sports have the dry sump oiling system. Only the ones with manual transmissions. I wouldn't want someone to dump 10 quarts of oil in a non-dry sump system because they read somewhere that's what they take.@@LegacyAftermath
Thanks from a new corvette owner!
I've seen a few videos about how to jack up a Corvette, but yours was better because the lighting was much better and you had multiple methods. Thanks.
Best How To Jack Up C5/C6 Video On CZcams Right to the point and Safety Measures
thanks, I've had my c5 2004 coupe for 12 years and first I heard of a hockey puck, never jacked it up myself, hard to believe the price of the jack is more than double in 5 years assuming this is the one you have, PITTSBURGH 2 Ton Low-Profile Floor Jack with RAPID PUMP, Slate Gray . love your videos pal. nice big piece of plastic cellophane was sucked in my radiator causing it to overheat, I managed to get my head under there to see it without the jack for now, thank you!
I’ve had no problems using Rhino Ramps to drive my C5 up on. You’re a better man than me to work on mods during AZ summers!
try cleveland winter to do mods
This video may have... No, probably has saved someone's life. Great job 👍👏👌
After watching this video this morning, I went to HF and bought the same Jack. It easily clears my C6 and still picks up my Grand Cherokee.
Thanks Chris a very uplifting experience. I'll be careful with jacking my 2013 C6 GS and finally get rid of those nasty OEM brake pads. Putting in Akebono ceramics.
Great vlog very informative. As for the safety aspect great points on where to place jack stands correctly. Can't wait to see the upcoming improvements. Good job Chris.
Whatsup Chris..nice video, very informative for C5/ C6 Corvette owners.
your videos are super clear . Thanks for this important step for DIY'ers
Chris, I think people will enjoy a quick video on how to properly shut down their hood. I get that question often. Great work
Your video came in at a perfect time. Just adjusted my parking brake with success. Thanks Chris!
I drive my grandsport up onto 2x4 s and then slide my quickjacks in from the side, one button push later and whole car is lifted evenly.
Good points. Appreciate the time you took to do that. Seems basic but I never knew about the pucks.
I have a c7 z51 but I still enjoy very much watching these videos because I've realized there's a lot of similarities within the c5's thru c7's! Thanks Chris!
Yea there is.
Thanks buddy. Just got a c5, and figuring out all the ways to go about working on this can be a bit daunting. So your videos are a big help. Love ur car btw
I really like your Corvette and also like your Channel. One thing to add to your comments that might be helpful the factory recommends that whenever you jack up a fiberglass Corvette specially if you're not jacking it up on a power lift which Jack's all four corners up level at the same time, but if you're jacking up one end or the other at different times, to keep the fiberglass from cracking you need to open the hood the trunk and both doors because the body is going to Twist a little bit, and this will keep all movable panels in line and keep them from scratching and cracking.
Thanks Chris...Just bought a "98 at auction and it is going to have to be put on stands. This video really shows the process very well!
Man, I’m learning more and more how much of a pain in the ass having a Corvette is!!!!
But worth it in the end!
Very very helpful information. You're my c5 Guru. 😄😄😄. Thanks. ✌🏾💯
Great video, thanks! Jacking pucks were the first thing I added to my 04 after watching this video.
love your page and your personality to trolls. wish i had the extra money for some stuff id buy it thanks man
Successful SCCA Racers, from whom I took my advice, have been side jacking the Corvette for decades. under the rear seat bolt area. Youll see a sheet metal brace looking part. that located the jacking position to lift the entire side of the car no frame twist nor denting. Otherwise, pretty good instructible. I have also used stacked 2x8's DIY ramps d/t to the front overhang as you said. Cheaper than RAceramps, adn more compact/
Once again, YOU ARE TOO KOOL, to help dumb-dumbs like me, with your EXCELLENT VIDEOS!!
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very good video Chris!!! ive been following for awhile now. was looking at C5's put finally pulled the trigger this weekend on a C6 2005. last owner didnt take very good care of the car, has good bones but lots of little repairs to do!! this was one of them i saw the jack pucks for sale? So had to see what that was all about? thanks again and look forward to the big changes coming !!
Congrats!
I think the moment I bought my C5 which is also lowered, I knew right away I was using it as an excuse to by a pair of QuickJacks. Never looked back. Chris as much as you jack your car up you would be a perfect candidate. They can be used on all your cars unless you drive a full size truck or something of the like.
Believe me, I know....I’ve been wanting Quick Jacks forever. It’s just tough to justify $1000
Dimensions of the three boards Thanks Chris. Would help a bunch. Excellent videos!
Great vid! Keep them coming, as a C6 owner its hard to find helpful vids..
Thanks Chris! Thinking of lowering my C5 Z06 on the stock bolts
Thx Chris! You nailed it! Great video and content :) Pics were crystal clear....Thx again!
Wow best video ever to preserve your investment
Thanks
Chris, I have a serious question. We C5 owners have come to depend on your video's more than you might realize. Corvette forums are full of lots of info but seeing vids like yours bring a better picture cause most guys are visual and don't like reading. Your vids get to the point and we like that. So, do you plan on keeping a C5 in your garage for at least another year or so? We'd appreciate it if you did.
C5 is staying for a long time. Probably even after I get whatever the next one will be.
@@mycorvettelife That's great! You and I have done above and beyond normal improvements to our C5's and to just wake up one morning and walk away doesn't make sense today or even a year from now. Thanks man!
Great information. Love the vette. I have a gorgeous Daytona sunset orange myself. Thanks again.
Hockey pucks work just fine
Chris, very helpful video.
TY!
Well done! Thanks for the video.
Well Done Your Video Was Excellent Shall Do It Your Way Always.
The only question I had was when you jacked the backend, it appeared the board would be blocking where you insert the jack stands, that may have been an optical illusion.
I actually built steped up ramps for running my car up on standard ramps. Similar to what he did, just longer. And if your xhanging oil, the rear end has to be higher than the front end.
If you're going to jack up the car to put the ramps under the tires what's the purpose of the ramps. Just use blocks of wood to get the car high enough to jack the car from the front. Also, probably not a good idea to put jack stands under suspension parts like the control arm bushing bracket, and definitely not the control arm itself. The control arm is angled down when the weight is taken off of them so the jackstand could slide when the jack is lowered possibly causing the car to fall off of the jack stand. A safer way would be to use a shorter block of wood on the jack and put the jackstands under the cradle. If you're doing something under the car like changing the oil, that you don't need the weight off of the suspension just use wheel cradles like the ones from Race Ramps. Or you can make your own out of 2x4's. You can Google how to make those. Assuming you have the room to store them. Or if you're a serious DIY'er invest in a 2 post lift. That's my 2 cent's worth but I think it's solid advice. Congrats on the channel. We all can help each other.
Oh yeah...the lifting pucks aren't designed to be left in place. They have a T shaped section on the top of them. You line the T with the slot and then turn them 1/4 turn to hold them in place while jacking. If you leave them in place they will rattle around until the T lines up with the slot and then fall out never to be seen again. They do make ones that can be installed permanently but I wouldn't spend the money for them. I just rounded off the corners of a piece of 2x4 and sit that on top of the jack.
Great video man. Very helpful and informative.
Haha just put new brake pads Friday and drove it on a 35lb plate😂😂
Thanks Chris, very helpful and to the point. As always good info.
I made my own. Four hockey pucks, drilled the middle out, got two eye bolts, nuts and washers (the bottom of the puck it was a special washer/nut w/barbs to stick in the rubber ). Maybe $ 10.00 compared to $70. -$80. each.
4 eye bolts
Thanks!!
Thanks for the knowledge!
This was very helpful. Thank You sir.
Very thorough! Thanks. Now, those stepped ramp wood blocks you used on the front - think the air dam would clear those edges if one wanted to just drive onto the ramps? They look like a possible alternative to Race Ramps.
Good info. Thanks.
Side skirts I like that stuff
Thanks for all the guidance brother your videos help a shit ton
No problem!
My low profile didn't fit under the car, so I had to do wood to get it high enough to put the low profile underneath lol
Thanks bruh
Nice and easy to follow. Thanks
Check out Megan Racing low profile ramps. Cheap and should work on Vettes.
Great video and info.
Great Video you laid it right out and thanks 😊
informative video. Had a question though, I had a mechanic do some work on my c5 Z06, and he just jacked the car up from the rear crossmember (under the differential) and front crossmember without using the wood blocks. He did place a protective pad to make sure there wasnt any metal on metal contact, but do you think this could have caused damage? I don't see any cracks or bends, but I've seen a lot of videos where the wood blocks are used
Great video Chris thanks👍
Thank you for this
My low profile Jack from harbor freight was 114dollars.
Thanks. I needed to know this.
What is the length of the boards you used to make your ramps? Are they 2x8 or 2x10?
I’d like to know also
I'd like to know as well- did you two have any luck!? 😁
Great video!
just take a 6 ft long 2 by 8 and lay on your ramps and you can drive right up
I always crack open the doors, hood and hatch.
Great Video,,thanks,,, I've watched a few people lifting a C5 but your way is awesome. What size are your boards for the ramp you made? THX
What measurements for the cut wood ramps?
Yeah, that was a good vid.
Where do live that the bottom of your vette is so corroded. Mine being a Florida c5 car it still looks brand new.
What size wood did you use for the front ramps you made?
To jack the car up for an oil change, would it be ok to jack up the right side, place a jack stand under it and then repeat for the left side?
No, too much flex.
Whats wheels?
What are the dimensions of your ramps? I’m trying to build one too
Did you ever have any luck figuring out? I'm about to today!
How do I jack up my c5 when it's been lowered to the point I can't get a floor jack underneath 😩?
dig a trench
Nice job. Just picked up two low profile aluminium 🏁 Jack's and Jack stands. What have you done for the high heat from the long tube headers
My headers are wrapped.
My Corvette Life Very nice
Captions bro!
I’ve herd of some guys using the jack stands on the ends of the wood but using a 26” piece of wood. Thoughts?
Yea I’ve done it that way too.
@@mycorvettelife I've been doing this way, just posting to let you know i'm still alive. k bye.
Can you tell me what is the Sense of those Lifting Pucks?
I have a Low Profile Jack. But yourse is pure Metal. Mine Jack have some Rubber Skin on the Lift Dish.
I think with those Rubber Skin i dont need no Lifting Puck, am i right?
Negative. The lifting points under the Corvette are higher than the rocker panel. If you don’t use a puck, you will crush the fiberglass on your rocker.
Thanks for posting. I need to change out my starter. How much of a pia will it be? I have shorty headers
You’ll have to remove the exhaust. Other then that it’s easy. If toy had long tubes you would have to remove the entire header.
@@mycorvettelife good time to go with an xpipe I guess
Riddle me this..... how high does the car have to go to get the rolling chassis out.... gotta R&R my engine on my C5 Z06
The entire car is the chassis, minus the fenders, bumpers, and hood. Google a picture of a C5 Corvette chassis. It’s not like the old school body on frame. You can pull the engine relatively easily.
Chris thinking of putting slotted rotors on my c6 which ones are you running?
BrakeMotive, sold on EBay.
Im in Gilbert AZ; we should hook up sometime
Can you put jack stands under the side lift points?
No. Put the jack stands on the subframes.
thanks ... i been jacking up my c6 all wrong lol .... i need to by a heat shield for the catalytic converter do you know where i can get one
Not sure. Is it an OEM part that you are missing? You could also wrap it with header wrap.
@@mycorvettelife thanks I will buy header wrap . My starter went out cuz of the heat from catalytic converter I hope it's now hard to change
My e-brake isn't working on the first pull but does on the 2nd or 3rd pull. Strange, huh?
I always thought it was a ratchet thing If your brakes are new and have a lot of pad it should be a quick pull. If they are worn then you nerd to ratchet it up a couple more notches and the when you release it then it goes back to the first clearance. Probably bullshit but it sounds good. Lol
@@georgejungle7521 my brakes do make a slight screeching noise when stepped on. There could be some truth to that. I'll be replacing them soon. Guess I'll find out.
Hey great video. Question about jacking up the FRONT by the subframe.
Some say that the REAR cross beam should be used on the FRONT subframe. You have used the front. Which is a heck of a lot easier to get at.
Is the front beam (right under the crank) ok to use ?
Yes
WHAT IS THE WEUGHT RATING ON THAT JACK? 2 ton?
3 ton
What is that thing mounted behind your diff? Never seen that before. My C5s dont have that.
ABS pump / EBCM. It's part of early C5 life.
Correct
NEVER put jack stands under or lift a car by the control arms
Can you explain why? Isn't the tire doing the exact same thing?
@@tahoejohnny3991 Because the weight is NOT distributed properly, so bending, breaking or distortion of parts can occur.
The tires support the weight in a balanced/correct manner.
Therefore, lift the corvette as shown in the manual for its safety and yours.
@@stuuuporman That makes sense. Thanks!
How is that jack holding up?
Great. I use it all the time.
What’s purpose of the black strips on the fender..?..
Corvette c5 or c6 must dangerous car to be under always when I Jack my car i make sure someone with me for more safety if anything happens.....
Not that dangerous if done properly.