jacking points

[Eric Christie]

Is there a 'right' way to lift a corvette with a floor jack? I have an 80 and I am unsure of the best points at which to jack it up to get underneath. I have heard stories of windows and T tops shattering from body twist. Any advice would be helpful.

Eric

[Robert C.]

Re: jacking points

Eric, there's a cross member at the center of the frame on each side of your 80 ending at the outside frame rail. (under the center of the door) I jack at that center point to lift the whole side of the car at once. Then I place two jack stands at the flat frame member infront and behind the jack about 4 feet apart. Slowely lower the car onto the stands checking as you go.

[Geno B.]

Re: jacking points

iv'e put some pretty healthy dents in those cross members jacking up on them. how are you getting away with it?

[Jack layton #896]

Re: jacking points

Spread the load using a 2x8 piece of lumber 2 feet long.

[Alan Dieterle]

Re: jacking points

Hi,
If you look in the service manual or owners manual it will show where the jack points are.
Also, when I jack my 1977 up I unlatch the doors and loosen the t-top clamps.
So far I have had no issues. This also worked on my 1969.
Al Dieterle

[Eric Christie]

Re: jacking points

Thanks for the help guys. I appreciate it!

Eric