How Discount Tire Lifts a Camaro - Page 2

enzia35 · 06-09-2018, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by RobC2

I am super picky about tire places after some clowns wrecked my S2000 wheels after I dismounted them and brought them in to avoid issues. I have never had a bad experience with Direct Tire on about five different cars from Miatas to BMWs. Highly recommended.

They messed up my wheels with the dismounting machine, caused a long circle of scratches on the rim of the wheel.

I'll still use them though.

Gunmetalmissle · 06-09-2018, 04:06 PM

The pinch welds are recessed well above the bottom of the side skirts. No idea how that did not cause damage.

4door65guy · 06-09-2018, 05:52 PM

I worked at Big O for a few years and those jack are fine but imo they should have put wooden blocks at the pinch weld points so the side skirt is floating and not touching the lift.

GM Lifer · 06-09-2018, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Gunmetalmissle

The pinch welds are recessed well above the bottom of the side skirts. No idea how that did not cause damage.

I don't know either! Totally don't get it, but there's no damage.

trophy hunter · 06-09-2018, 07:42 PM

There is an area that *looks* reinforced (square in shape with a hole in it); I believe that this is used when the body is going thru the production line. A LOT of places use this area as the jacking point. When the weight is disbursed, like using a piece of wood or with something with a wider foot print, the area can *usually* hold up, but this area is NOT meant to be the jacking point and it can crush.
...............…...They are probably using that area.

While I have used that area myself (in a desperate situation), bear in mind that there is risk. If it's damaged, it can never be repaired back to "like new" condition due to design and location.....just keep that in mind.

Personally, to have anything done on the car, I will ALWAYS try and avoid anyone but myself jacking up the car, if possible.

Glad to hear your situation worked out and best of luck in the future !

mmadden2 · 06-10-2018, 07:44 AM

How does a dealer do it? There must be a preferred method that won't leave damage.

indyz · 06-10-2018, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by mmadden2

How does a dealer do it? There must be a preferred method that won't leave damage.

Some dealers give their customers brand new cars in exchange, after damaging cars on their lifts, after giving them hypertension and lots of grief, of course.
How do stealers do it?

06-10-2018, 07:44 AM	#20
mmadden2 Drives: '12 LaCrosse, '14 Encore, '17 2SS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55	How does a dealer do it? There must be a preferred method that won't leave damage. __________________

06-09-2018, 04:06 PM	#16
Gunmetalmissle Drives: 16 ngm ss Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NJ Posts: 233	The pinch welds are recessed well above the bottom of the side skirts. No idea how that did not cause damage.

06-09-2018, 05:52 PM	#17
4door65guy Drives: 2016 2SS MAG/NPP Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Hayward, ca Posts: 115 View My Garage	I worked at Big O for a few years and those jack are fine but imo they should have put wooden blocks at the pinch weld points so the side skirt is floating and not touching the lift.

06-09-2018, 07:42 PM	#19
trophy hunter Drives: 2016 1SS - M6 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 116	There is an area that looks reinforced (square in shape with a hole in it); I believe that this is used when the body is going thru the production line. A LOT of places use this area as the jacking point. When the weight is disbursed, like using a piece of wood or with something with a wider foot print, the area can usually hold up, but this area is NOT meant to be the jacking point and it can crush. ...............…...They are probably using that area. While I have used that area myself (in a desperate situation), bear in mind that there is risk. If it's damaged, it can never be repaired back to "like new" condition due to design and location.....just keep that in mind. Personally, to have anything done on the car, I will ALWAYS try and avoid anyone but myself jacking up the car, if possible. Glad to hear your situation worked out and best of luck in the future !

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