You also want to ensure it s thick enough that the jack never comes in contact with the body of your corvette.
C3 corvette jack stand placement.
Lift your jack slowly and carefully.
4 ratchet style jack stands are very safe if used in the right locations.
Attempt all work at your own risk.
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I need to jack up my vette to do some work and i am hearing stories of fiberglass t tops body panels ect shattering.
Never use on asphalt first off keep them as far front and as far back as possible.
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Position your jack and lifting pad under the frame rail shipping slot reinforcement.
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I prefer to place them under the front control arms rather than letting the front end cantilever over towards front.
The info here might help you.
C7 corvette lock in leave in jacking pads pucks they are jack stand pucks and there is also a quick youtube video showing where they are placed.
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The manuals are an invaluable tool for a gm car owner.
My c3 c5 manuals are quite specific to proper jacking lifting blocking points.
Sorry i don t have a c4 manual.
Make sure you only use a service jack that has a lifting pad diameter of 2 5 inches 64mm or smaller.