Nervous jacking the car up

22SS1LE · 09-18-2022, 03:19 PM

Am I the only one who still gets nervous anytime I lift the car.
I am so use to my Tacomas and jacking them up by a frame and it being so much easier and less stressful.
I have my Jack pads on the pinchwelds in all the correct spots but i still get nervous lifting it because i still hear creaks every so often and in my head i just expect to see the jack go through the floor.

keep_hope_alive · 09-18-2022, 04:26 PM

No concern should be had. The jack points are designed for the purpose. The dealer has zero hesitation.

Rock-It Man · 09-18-2022, 04:31 PM

Pinch welds are great because they are stiff and far away from the suspension. If there's a bit of yield when lifting, it won't affect alignment and tracking.

DorsoDuroJohn · 09-18-2022, 09:40 PM

i am with the OP... i have the lift pads installed, but something in my head (mostly you forum guys with terrible stories) says the whole thing is going to come crashing down, with me swearing alot on the garage floor.

arpad_m · 09-18-2022, 10:13 PM

Some creaking is normal, you guys need to put your minds at ease, the pinch weld can take it

Spaceme1117 · 09-19-2022, 05:48 AM

Likely, the creaking you are hearing is not the car; it's the jack.

While the aluminum racing jacks are nice because they are light, they are a bit skiddish to me. While heavy, I purchased a heavy duty steal Harbor Freight jack and it is so much more confidence inspiring.

22SS1LE · 09-19-2022, 06:35 AM

I have a brand new Daytona 3 ton low profile jack. Retired my 24 year old craftsman jack.
I guess I will try and just lift and think it’s in the correct spots

arpad_m · 09-19-2022, 07:46 AM

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A true redneck lift

You even unscrewed the handle from the jack, why? To avoid accidentally kicking it?

RamAir02 · 09-19-2022, 08:26 AM

I've been through a few car lifting setups, but the QuickJack is by far one of the best purchases I've ever made

Chutzpah · 09-19-2022, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Gen6cyl

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Sketchy!

Gen6cyl · 09-19-2022, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by arpad_m

A true redneck lift

You even unscrewed the handle from the jack, why? To avoid accidentally kicking it?

Yes sir.I even had boards wedged under the back tores to keep it from rolling. My first tranny, diff. fluid change. 37 k miles. And I yes I got splashed.

Gen6cyl · 09-19-2022, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by RamAir02

I've been through a few car lifting setups, but the QuickJack is by far one of the best purchases I've ever made

City folk

RamAir02 · 09-19-2022, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Gen6cyl

City folk

I try to make the most of suburban life in a 1938 home with one car garage

*mlee* · 09-19-2022, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by RamAir02

I try to make the most of suburban life in a 1938 home with one car garage

09-18-2022, 03:19 PM	#1
22SS1LE Drives: 2022 1SS 1LE 6M Join Date: May 2022 Location: Pittsburgh pa Posts: 517 View My Garage	Nervous jacking the car up Am I the only one who still gets nervous anytime I lift the car. I am so use to my Tacomas and jacking them up by a frame and it being so much easier and less stressful. I have my Jack pads on the pinchwelds in all the correct spots but i still get nervous lifting it because i still hear creaks every so often and in my head i just expect to see the jack go through the floor. __________________ 2022 1SS 1LE 6M in Riverside blue Found exact build local- ETA 7/31/22 New ETA - 7/26, 7/30, 7/31, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/21, 8/28, 9/17 8/24. IT HAS ARRIVED at the dealer 8/25- It is in the Garage ACS ZL1 Sideskirts, 20% tint, CAI Intake

09-18-2022, 04:26 PM	#2
keep_hope_alive Electrical Engineer Drives: 2023 1SS A10 Black Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Illinois Posts: 775	No concern should be had. The jack points are designed for the purpose. The dealer has zero hesitation. __________________ 2023 1SS A10 Black NPP/C2U/H72 - Daily Driver Historically an Accord and Camry owner with self-performed maintenance/repair. 1100: 5/3/22 . . . . . . . 2000: 6/25/22 . . . . . .4000: 8/17/22 . . . . . . . 6000: 9/10/22 Daily Driver mileage update: 22k mi. @ April 2024 New Engine @ 22,600 Build Log: https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...6#post11353116

09-18-2022, 10:13 PM	#5
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 11,605 View My Garage	Some creaking is normal, you guys need to put your minds at ease, the pinch weld can take it __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18

09-19-2022, 06:35 AM	#7
22SS1LE Drives: 2022 1SS 1LE 6M Join Date: May 2022 Location: Pittsburgh pa Posts: 517 View My Garage	I have a brand new Daytona 3 ton low profile jack. Retired my 24 year old craftsman jack. I guess I will try and just lift and think it’s in the correct spots __________________ 2022 1SS 1LE 6M in Riverside blue Found exact build local- ETA 7/31/22 New ETA - 7/26, 7/30, 7/31, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/21, 8/28, 9/17 8/24. IT HAS ARRIVED at the dealer 8/25- It is in the Garage ACS ZL1 Sideskirts, 20% tint, CAI Intake

09-19-2022, 08:26 AM	#9
RamAir02 Shadow Gray '19 ZLE M6 Drives: '19 ZL1 1LE M6 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 1,441 View My Garage	I've been through a few car lifting setups, but the QuickJack is by far one of the best purchases I've ever made Attached Images __________________ 2019 ZL1 1LE \| M6 \| SGM \| PDR \| CF Dash \| Nav \| Wheel Locks PPF \| Paint Correction \| ZL1 Addons Rock Guards \| ZL1 Addons Lift Pads \| ZL1 Addons Feather Lite Tow Hook \| JWM Smoked Sidemarkers \| Wildhammer Smoked Rear Reflectors \| JWM License Plate LEDs \| RotoFab CAI \| ADM IC Reservoir v2 \| BC Forged RZ05 \| SPL Toe Arms \| BW Brake Deflectors \| CMS Roll Bar \| Schroth Profi II ASM Harnesses . Sold: '99 Trans Am (bolt-ons & cam) \| '00 WS6 (bolt-ons, heads, cam, 12 bolt) \| '05 CTS-V (bolt-ons, short throw) \| '10 SS/RS M6 (short throw, CAI, coilovers, LTs, catback, JRE tune) \| '01 WS6 YouTube

09-18-2022, 04:31 PM	#3
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,031 View My Garage	Pinch welds are great because they are stiff and far away from the suspension. If there's a bit of yield when lifting, it won't affect alignment and tracking.

09-18-2022, 09:40 PM	#4
DorsoDuroJohn Drives: 2021 Camaro LT1 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 389	i am with the OP... i have the lift pads installed, but something in my head (mostly you forum guys with terrible stories) says the whole thing is going to come crashing down, with me swearing alot on the garage floor.

09-19-2022, 05:48 AM	#6
Spaceme1117 Drives: 2017 Camaro SS, 2011 Corvette GS Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Erlanger, Kentucky 41018 Posts: 815	Likely, the creaking you are hearing is not the car; it's the jack. While the aluminum racing jacks are nice because they are light, they are a bit skiddish to me. While heavy, I purchased a heavy duty steal Harbor Freight jack and it is so much more confidence inspiring.

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