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ZuluKilla8 · 08-09-2010, 01:47 PM

Quick question for you fine 5th gen boys and girls...Im gonna be having my rims powder coated black this comming week, and of course the car will be with out its sneakers for a few days. Looking for the best and SAFEST way to keep the car off the ground with out having it crashing down. Unfortunatly I do not have access to any type of high-end hydraulic car lift. Which i feel would be the best way to go.

Thanks

Big Brunsy · 08-09-2010, 01:54 PM

I'd say your title answers your question quite well

jagan323 · 08-09-2010, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Brunsy

I'd say your title answers your question quite well

+1

EagleKeeper · 08-09-2010, 02:33 PM

I just put mine on jack stands yesterday in my garage. I am also getting the rims powder coated flat black to match the stripes. Hopefully she does not have to stay on the stands too long.

The Stig · 08-09-2010, 02:57 PM

Yep. Jack stands. You can get a set of 4 that are rated for 3 tons at autozone for like .... $30, $35 bucks if I'm remembering correctly. Once you have them set up the car won't be going anywhere. Literally. Though do make sure you have them positioned correctly so as not to hurt the mounts.

SSLarry · 08-09-2010, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by stieger

Yep. Jack stands. You can get a set of 4 that are rated for 3 tons at autozone for like .... $30, $35 bucks if I'm remembering correctly. Once you have them set up the car won't be going anywhere. Literally. Though do make sure you have them positioned correctly so as not to hurt the mounts.

Make sure those cheap jackstands at autozone will support the car at the height you want. Also, if you get a cheap jack at autozone, make sure it too lifts the car high enough to height you need. Otherwise you end up jacking up the car in stages using blocks under the jack and that is a pain.

The Stig · 08-09-2010, 03:09 PM

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Otherwise you end up jacking up the car in stages using blocks under the jack and that is a pain

+1

I just threw the autozone ones out there as the easiest and cheapest. Like for me I have 4 jack stands that are 5 ton rated and can raise up to 18 inches, totals almost 3 feet off the ground (which I'll never need but its nice to have), and then 2 of the mechanic jacks (gaint ones that have the big handle and everything).

ZuluKilla8 · 08-09-2010, 03:29 PM

Yeah I have the mechanic jacks and good jack stands...just wanted to make sure it would be alright jacked up on them in my garage for a week or so.

The Stig · 08-09-2010, 03:30 PM

O yea the 'maro will be perfectly fine. While it's up there you should paint the calipers

RSHugger · 08-10-2010, 02:23 PM

Also make sure you are lifting the car in the right places so you don't cause damage... there is a thread out there somewhere on this topic.

Ronn · 08-10-2010, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by stieger

O yea the 'maro will be perfectly fine. While it's up there you should paint the calipers

I like the fact that they say chevrolet and brembo.... wouldn't paint em myself.

Freezy · 08-10-2010, 02:33 PM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33938

Booya

IROCTPI · 08-10-2010, 02:42 PM

so are you asking on what type of jack stands you should use? there all pretty much the same but iv always like craftsman so i use the 3ton high lift jack stands, they should be under 25bucks for an pair.

clg_98ta · 08-10-2010, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by stieger

+1

I just threw the autozone ones out there as the easiest and cheapest. Like for me I have 4 jack stands that are 5 ton rated and can raise up to 18 inches, totals almost 3 feet off the ground (which I'll never need but its nice to have), and then 2 of the mechanic jacks (gaint ones that have the big handle and everything).

I don't think I'd want my car 3 feet off the ground on stands... but that's just me...

08-09-2010, 01:47 PM	#1
ZuluKilla8 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS RJT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 831	Jack Stands Quick question for you fine 5th gen boys and girls...Im gonna be having my rims powder coated black this comming week, and of course the car will be with out its sneakers for a few days. Looking for the best and SAFEST way to keep the car off the ground with out having it crashing down. Unfortunatly I do not have access to any type of high-end hydraulic car lift. Which i feel would be the best way to go. Thanks __________________ 2010 Camaro SS LS3 Holley Hi-Ram Manifold,Custom grind boost cam,Vortech V-3,10Rib 3.47 Pully Airfilter Pipe Delete, 10 PSI, TSP LT Headers, Flowmaster Outlaws, Alky Control Meth Kit, PFADT 1.25, ZL1 Fuel Pump, DSS 1000HP axles, Mantic ER2 Clutch, Full BMR rear suspension drag pack upgrade. C6 Vette 18 rims with M/T 305 out back. COPO Hood Race Proven Motorsports tuned

08-09-2010, 02:33 PM	#4
EagleKeeper Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey 2SS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 110 View My Garage	I just put mine on jack stands yesterday in my garage. I am also getting the rims powder coated flat black to match the stripes. Hopefully she does not have to stay on the stands too long. __________________

08-09-2010, 02:57 PM	#5
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	Yep. Jack stands. You can get a set of 4 that are rated for 3 tons at autozone for like .... $30, $35 bucks if I'm remembering correctly. Once you have them set up the car won't be going anywhere. Literally. Though do make sure you have them positioned correctly so as not to hurt the mounts. __________________

08-09-2010, 03:29 PM	#8
ZuluKilla8 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS RJT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 831	Yeah I have the mechanic jacks and good jack stands...just wanted to make sure it would be alright jacked up on them in my garage for a week or so. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS LS3 Holley Hi-Ram Manifold,Custom grind boost cam,Vortech V-3,10Rib 3.47 Pully Airfilter Pipe Delete, 10 PSI, TSP LT Headers, Flowmaster Outlaws, Alky Control Meth Kit, PFADT 1.25, ZL1 Fuel Pump, DSS 1000HP axles, Mantic ER2 Clutch, Full BMR rear suspension drag pack upgrade. C6 Vette 18 rims with M/T 305 out back. COPO Hood Race Proven Motorsports tuned

08-09-2010, 03:30 PM	#9
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	O yea the 'maro will be perfectly fine. While it's up there you should paint the calipers __________________

08-09-2010, 01:54 PM	#2
Big Brunsy Drives: 2010 supercharged LS3 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Le Mars, Iowa Posts: 2,235 View My Garage	I'd say your title answers your question quite well

08-10-2010, 02:23 PM	#10
RSHugger Drives: 1969 RS Camaro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Albany OR Posts: 198	Also make sure you are lifting the car in the right places so you don't cause damage... there is a thread out there somewhere on this topic.

08-10-2010, 02:33 PM	#12
Freezy Synergy Green Lantern Drives: to win. Join Date: May 2010 Location: Saint Louis MO Posts: 211 View My Garage	http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33938 Booya __________________

08-10-2010, 02:42 PM	#13
IROCTPI Drives: 1987 IROC-Z 305 TPI 700R4 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: oregon Posts: 357	so are you asking on what type of jack stands you should use? there all pretty much the same but iv always like craftsman so i use the 3ton high lift jack stands, they should be under 25bucks for an pair. __________________ What is a Camaro? A small, vicious animal that eats Mustangs. Me -14! year old guy -- My Girl -1987 IROC-Z 305TPI 700R4 modded

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