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Will · 01-13-2009, 06:06 PM

I have had my frame smoothed and painted gloss black. It would be a shame to stick the floor jack under it and scratch it up. What are you guys using to protect the frame when you jack it up?? I'll need to take it in for muffler/tailpipe work, will their lift scuff up the paint? (I know, if I only would have powder coated). Any way, what do you guys use to protect your frame, and what should I do when I take it in for work on a lift? Thanks!!! Will.

acardon · 01-13-2009, 06:18 PM

I cut 4"X4" squares out of old tire treads. They are slightly dished and fit the jack pad. Many muffler shops lift the car by the tires with drive on lifts.

carls 56 · 01-13-2009, 06:51 PM

look for a shop where (like don said) thet drive it onto to a ramp type lift

.............thats the type of lift my shop has, lucky me

Shake-N-Bake · 01-13-2009, 08:32 PM

I use little pieces of carpet on my wife's car. It seems to grip the frame pretty well and doesn't leave any marks.

MikeKy55 · 01-13-2009, 09:43 PM

I use an old two sided buffing pad. Works like a charm.

chevman57 · 01-13-2009, 10:46 PM

I use carpet on my pad. works well and if it gets to raveling just get a new piece

chevman57 · 01-13-2009, 10:48 PM

Hey i even made carpet boots for my jackstands.
Terry

Typhoontx · 01-14-2009, 04:33 PM

Jack and stand pads

http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...alse&N=700+115

alive 55 · 01-15-2009, 12:27 PM

use an old phone book it will never scratch ive used them to switch cabs on a pick up in the door frames and didnt crush the drip rails

01-13-2009, 06:06 PM	#1
Will Trifive Leaders Club Join Date: Oct 2008 Will's Garage Location: Nebraska Posts: 5,800 Member #6794	Protect the frame I have had my frame smoothed and painted gloss black. It would be a shame to stick the floor jack under it and scratch it up. What are you guys using to protect the frame when you jack it up?? I'll need to take it in for muffler/tailpipe work, will their lift scuff up the paint? (I know, if I only would have powder coated). Any way, what do you guys use to protect your frame, and what should I do when I take it in for work on a lift? Thanks!!! Will. __________________ 55 210 Delray Club Coupe 57 Belair 2dr HT - under construction

01-13-2009, 06:18 PM	#2
acardon Trifive Leaders Club Join Date: Jan 2007 acardon's Garage Location: Southlake, Texas Posts: 11,474 Member #1888	I cut 4"X4" squares out of old tire treads. They are slightly dished and fit the jack pad. Many muffler shops lift the car by the tires with drive on lifts. __________________ Don

01-13-2009, 06:51 PM	#3
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01-13-2009, 09:43 PM	#5
MikeKy55 Administrator Join Date: Dec 2005 MikeKy55's Garage Location: Mt Washington Ky Posts: 4,385 Member #10	I use an old two sided buffing pad. Works like a charm. __________________ ''Thank a police officer for being the one who runs to a report of 'Shots Fired' while others run away.'' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QuJeYqNzew

01-13-2009, 10:46 PM	#6
chevman57 Sr. Administrator Trifive Leaders Club Join Date: Feb 2006 chevman57's Garage Location: Graham,Texas Posts: 35,643 Member #264	I use carpet on my pad. works well and if it gets to raveling just get a new piece __________________ http://s1181.photobucket.com/albums/x437/chevman57/ http://www.cardomain.com/id/chevman57 http://www.trifive.com/forums/album.php?albumid=1177 1957 2dr sedan Bel Air, owned since 1978 1972 Chevelle Malibu, awaiting rebuild,owned since 1979

01-13-2009, 08:32 PM	#4
Shake-N-Bake Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Shake-N-Bake's Garage Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 199 Member #5159	I use little pieces of carpet on my wife's car. It seems to grip the frame pretty well and doesn't leave any marks.

01-13-2009, 10:48 PM	#7
chevman57 Sr. Administrator Trifive Leaders Club Join Date: Feb 2006 chevman57's Garage Location: Graham,Texas Posts: 35,643 Member #264	Hey i even made carpet boots for my jackstands. Terry __________________ http://s1181.photobucket.com/albums/x437/chevman57/ http://www.cardomain.com/id/chevman57 http://www.trifive.com/forums/album.php?albumid=1177 1957 2dr sedan Bel Air, owned since 1978 1972 Chevelle Malibu, awaiting rebuild,owned since 1979

01-14-2009, 04:33 PM	#8
Typhoontx Senior Member 1 Gold Star Angry Old Wizard Champion! The Battle of Helms Deep Champion! Join Date: Feb 2008 Typhoontx's Garage Location: D/FW Texas Posts: 1,127 Member #4779	Jack and stand pads http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...alse&N=700+115

01-15-2009, 12:27 PM	#9
alive 55 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 alive 55's Garage Posts: 136 Member #4748	use an old phone book it will never scratch ive used them to switch cabs on a pick up in the door frames and didnt crush the drip rails

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