How do I jack up my ZR-1? - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

bb62 · 03-24-2018

OK, so I have to replace the slave cylinder in my ZR-1. There are instructions in one of the recent Heart of the Beast issues. There are also instructions in the service manual. But I have no clear instructions for how to jack up the car in my garage.

I've seen instructions on that "other" site that were inadequate. I've also seen instructions online that were borderline stupid - like lifting from the side where they state that you will only damage the paint a little. I don't want to damage anything. My ZR-1 is pristine and I want to keep it that way.

1. I do not have either a 2 or 4 post lift.
2. I do have an ARCAN 3 ton lift. It will not, however, reach the front cross member without impacting the body.
3. I also have 2 jack stands.
4. If necessary, I can borrow another portable lift and additional jack stands.

The service manual shows 3 lift points:
- a, the 4 "Frame Contact hoists"
- b, the Floor jack (which no floor jack on earth could possibly reach
- c, the suspension contact hoist

Sure I can use the ARCAN to lift at the frame contact location, but then I would not be able to put the jack stands under. I want to do this safely both for the car, and especially me. Help?!?!?!?

03-24-2018	#1
bb62 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 129	How do I jack up my ZR-1? OK, so I have to replace the slave cylinder in my ZR-1. There are instructions in one of the recent Heart of the Beast issues. There are also instructions in the service manual. But I have no clear instructions for how to jack up the car in my garage. I've seen instructions on that "other" site that were inadequate. I've also seen instructions online that were borderline stupid - like lifting from the side where they state that you will only damage the paint a little. I don't want to damage anything. My ZR-1 is pristine and I want to keep it that way. 1. I do not have either a 2 or 4 post lift. 2. I do have an ARCAN 3 ton lift. It will not, however, reach the front cross member without impacting the body. 3. I also have 2 jack stands. 4. If necessary, I can borrow another portable lift and additional jack stands. The service manual shows 3 lift points: - a, the 4 "Frame Contact hoists" - b, the Floor jack (which no floor jack on earth could possibly reach - c, the suspension contact hoist Sure I can use the ARCAN to lift at the frame contact location, but then I would not be able to put the jack stands under. I want to do this safely both for the car, and especially me. Help?!?!?!?