 Jackstand Locations and Removing a Rear |
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 Dec 20 2005, 01:31 PM
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ERV  Group: Advanced Members Posts: 332 Joined: 22-January 04 Member No.: 143  |
FWIW: I always put the front jack stands on the engine cradle between the lower control arm points.
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Dec 20 2005, 02:05 PM
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Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,647 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Pittsburgh, PA Member No.: 14 |
QUOTE (ERVRCG @ Dec 20 2005, 07:31) FWIW: I always put the front jack stands on the engine cradle between the lower control arm points. That's where I will be adding 2 more jack stands when I make it back to my garage. The car is just sitting at the moment. |
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Dec 20 2005, 02:15 PM
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Grumpy Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,722 Joined: 1-January 04 From: Bakersfield CA Member No.: 81 |
You guys are making(made) me nervous (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) I've pulled 1 motor and 5 tranny's, and done everything else on the car with just 4 jackstands (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/ph34r.gif)
2 on the front subframe coming off the firewall, and 2 on the SLP sfc by the front bolt on the rear lca (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) I do throw tire's under her sometime's because I have no more room in the garage (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) |
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Dec 20 2005, 02:55 PM
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Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,647 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Pittsburgh, PA Member No.: 14 |
Well, the situation here is I am removing the primary weight off the rear when the rear end housing comes out. The front-rear bias will move to the front quite a bit and the jackstands on the subframe are behind the motor...
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Dec 20 2005, 03:32 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 813 Joined: 21-January 04 From: Santa Barbara, CA Member No.: 141 |
I pulled the rear axle off two Camaros one weekend (which was almost two years ago to the day) in order to swap the diffs between cars. Both cars were on four jackstands, two stands on the subfram connectors in the rear, two stands under those two points that are rear of the engine, between the door and the front tire. I don't recall either car being front heavy enough to start to nose dive. But an extra jack placed under the k-member might be a good insurance policy.
John - 5 trannies!?! Jason |
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Dec 20 2005, 04:02 PM
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Veteran Member Group: Member Posts: 2,688 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Ft Worth, TX Member No.: 8 |
i didnt have the tipping issue w/ my 98 street car. but i did w/ the CMC car. it must have something to do w/ the weight reduction.
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Dec 20 2005, 05:03 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Member Posts: 440 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Nashville, TN Member No.: 1 |
I pulled my 10-bolt w/o only 2 jackstands....left the front wheels on the ground.
I acutally only own 2 jackstands. If I need the other end of the car up I slide a pair of Rhino Ramps under the other two tires. I NEVER drive the car up on the ramps though. |
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Dec 21 2005, 02:48 AM
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Grumpy Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,722 Joined: 1-January 04 From: Bakersfield CA Member No.: 81 |
QUOTE (JKnight @ Dec 20 2005, 09:32) John - 5 trannies!?! Jason It was 5 clutch's Jason (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/banghead.gif) Damm autozone/slp clutch (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) The 5th one was from Sam (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/thumbup.gif) But i'm under the car moving a 100lb tran's around trying to line up the thing (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/ph34r.gif) Sorry for the hijack Keith (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
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Dec 21 2005, 08:49 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 439 Joined: 14-January 04 From: Texas Member No.: 128 |
I dropped the rear axle out of the car tonight, no weight shifting isues. Jack stands at the front control arm mounting points and near the LCA body mounts in back.
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Dec 21 2005, 11:08 AM
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Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,647 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Pittsburgh, PA Member No.: 14 |
QUOTE (Glenn98ZM6 @ Dec 20 2005, 10:02) i didnt have the tipping issue w/ my 98 street car. but i did w/ the CMC car. it must have something to do w/ the weight reduction. ...the LS1 weighs a little less, too. No problem, John. I guess if I ever need clutch install advice, I can come to you. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) |
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Dec 21 2005, 02:47 PM
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Grumpy Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,722 Joined: 1-January 04 From: Bakersfield CA Member No.: 81 |
QUOTE (KeithO @ Dec 21 2005, 05:08) QUOTE (Glenn98ZM6 @ Dec 20 2005, 10:02) i didnt have the tipping issue w/ my 98 street car. but i did w/ the CMC car. it must have something to do w/ the weight reduction. ...the LS1 weighs a little less, too. No problem, John. I guess if I ever need clutch install advice, I can come to you. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Anytime buddy (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/thumbup.gif) |
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Dec 22 2005, 01:58 AM
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Chapter 11 Racing Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,166 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Houston, Republic of Texas Member No.: 207 |
QUOTE (Chris 96 WS6 @ Dec 20 2005, 11:03) I pulled my 10-bolt w/o only 2 jackstands....left the front wheels on the ground. I acutally only own 2 jackstands. If I need the other end of the car up I slide a pair of Rhino Ramps under the other two tires. I NEVER drive the car up on the ramps though. I used the rhino ramp trick several times this summer to change anti-sway bars too many times to count. Like you said, I jacked the car up and set it down on them, |
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Dec 22 2005, 04:17 AM
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Engine and Tools Moderator Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,859 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Lebanon TN Member No.: 6 |
I have 2 good 4-leg stands, 2 older 3-leg stands, and 3 pairs of Rhino ramps... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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Dec 22 2005, 11:31 AM
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Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,647 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Pittsburgh, PA Member No.: 14 |
Ramps... My grandmother gave me $50 for Christmas that (after the new torque arm mount) isn't doing any thing. Sounds like a plan. Good idea. Thanks.
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Dec 22 2005, 03:05 PM
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Engine and Tools Moderator Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,859 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Lebanon TN Member No.: 6 |
The Rhino's come in 2 weight ratings. You probably don't need the heavier rating, as far as the weight goes, but the other difference is the ramp is wider. My lower rated ramps are just barely wide enough for my slightly wider than stock tires. The heavier rated ramp would fit better for a tire 275 or wider. (I think the ratings are 8000 and 12000 - but don't quote me on that.)
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