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C6Marcy |
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Joined: Jul 11 2020
Member No: #4417
Location: South West |
I have read the FAQ but wondered if somebody could confirm the correct location for an axle stand on our cars The picture is a little ambiguous |
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C6Marcy |
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Joined: Jul 11 2020
Member No: #4417
Location: South West |
Any tips on jacking and supporting our C6's would be appreciated Seems silly that these modern cars are somewhat lacking in obvious structural places to lift them |
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Fraunie |
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Joined: Dec 09 2018
Member No: #3763
Location: Stockdorf |
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C6Marcy |
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Joined: Jul 11 2020
Member No: #4417
Location: South West |
Thank you, I will use a piece of soft wood to spread the weight The book does suggest we jack our cars up underneath the B pillar utilising a rubber pad, is that what everyone is doing? |
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cruiserphil |
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Member No: #38
Location: Celbridge |
Hello C6Marcy, They are an awkward car to lift with all wheels off the ground without a lift. The B pillar is spot on to lift one side and then you can place stands with a wooden or rubber grooved block under the jacking points on that side. The problem is when you jack the B pillar on the opposite side the original jacked front starts to pitch over the stand due to the weight of the overhang. What I preferred was what others did here on the forum: Placing a beam across the front jacking points and lifting the beam with two jacks (one either side) and then blocking the beam. Then doing the same with a second beam to bring up the rear. Hope this helps, Best regards, Phil C. |
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Fraunie |
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Joined: Dec 09 2018
Member No: #3763
Location: Stockdorf |
Another possibility to use the normal jack-points: |
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