Alternative Rear Jack Point?

m4a1mustang · 10-15-2010, 12:15 PM

Actually the circular should work for angle cuts if it has the adjustable guard. Sorry.

I just always use a table saw.

flashburn · 10-15-2010, 12:19 PM

How can I tell if the guard is adjustable? I see this in the spec's: Bevel Capacity (Degrees): 45

m4a1mustang · 10-15-2010, 12:22 PM

That's it right there, it will cut you a 45 degree angle.

Do you not have access to anyone that has the tools to do it for you so you don't have to go buy something you don't really need?

flashburn · 10-15-2010, 12:27 PM

I'm looking into it, but I need a backup plan.

I could always use more tools (within reason, haha).

Thanks a lot for helping me out with this.

m4a1mustang · 10-15-2010, 12:36 PM

Though you will want a table and some clamps to hold your material.

flashburn · 10-15-2010, 12:41 PM

Ah true, that makes sense.

spearfish25 · 10-15-2010, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Though you will want a table and some clamps to hold your material.

I usually use the island in our kitchen for that. My wife gets mad but I tell her it's my style of cooking.

Don't use a hack saw. Hack saws are for metal. If you wanted a rough cut on lumber, you'd use a cross-cut saw. The circular saw is going to be your easiest way of cutting the angles. Other choice is a miter box and saw.

6MT · 10-15-2010, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flashburn

So I was trying to figure out how I could use my jack on the rear differential which is the indicated rear jacking point, but I don't see how it could possibly fit. Just not enough room between the exhaust pipes/cans.

This is the jack I bought:
http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/...o?itemid=67022

So what are my options?

If you're going to use that jack to service the differential, you're in for a shock. To lift it, you'll cover up the drain plug. If you're using the rear differential to lift the rear end ... that's kind of dangerous. Like it was mentioned before, use the jack points in front of the rear wheel openings. Indicated by the slotted points.

flashburn · 10-15-2010, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6MT

If you're going to use that jack to service the differential, you're in for a shock. To lift it, you'll cover up the drain plug. If you're using the rear differential to lift the rear end ... that's kind of dangerous. Like it was mentioned before, use the jack points in front of the rear wheel openings. Indicated by the slotted points.

Why would it be dangerous? It's listed in the service manual as one of the jack points.

oh, and WTF AK, why was this moved to "Wheels & Tires"? Kind of random.

flashburn · 10-17-2010, 06:18 PM

Made my ramps today, they turned out pretty good. I'll post some pictures in a couple of days when I use them.

10-15-2010, 12:15 PM	#16 (permalink)
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flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 19	How can I tell if the guard is adjustable? I see this in the spec's: Bevel Capacity (Degrees): 45 __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Centennial Edition Carbon Flash 6M Previous Ride: 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport Platinum Graphite 7AT

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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	That's it right there, it will cut you a 45 degree angle. Do you not have access to anyone that has the tools to do it for you so you don't have to go buy something you don't really need? __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

10-15-2010, 12:27 PM	#19 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 19	I'm looking into it, but I need a backup plan. I could always use more tools (within reason, haha). Thanks a lot for helping me out with this. __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Centennial Edition Carbon Flash 6M Previous Ride: 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport Platinum Graphite 7AT

10-15-2010, 12:36 PM	#20 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Though you will want a table and some clamps to hold your material. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

10-15-2010, 12:41 PM	#21 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 19	Ah true, that makes sense. __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Centennial Edition Carbon Flash 6M Previous Ride: 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport Platinum Graphite 7AT

10-17-2010, 06:18 PM	#25 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 19	Made my ramps today, they turned out pretty good. I'll post some pictures in a couple of days when I use them. __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Centennial Edition Carbon Flash 6M Previous Ride: 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport Platinum Graphite 7AT

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