Yet another 'make your own lifting pucks' thread~
04-12-2009, 01:30 AM
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Yet another 'make your own lifting pucks' thread~
After recently trying to change the oil on my '01 by jacking up the rear end, I vowed to make myself a set of lifting pucks. As it turns out, one of my coworkers plays ice hockey and was stopping by the shop near the San Jose Sharks arena. He offered to pick me up a set and hooked me up with them today.
After taking some careful measurements ("how big's the slot compared to my pointer finger?"), I stopped by OSH and picked up a set of 2 5/8" large eye screws.
As you can see, the screw thread is longer than the puck is deep, that'll be dealt with soon enough though.
The first one I eyeballed dead center, and push-twisted in the thread to get it started.
As I mentioned, there ended up being a bit poking through.
Running it against the grinding wheel cleared up that problem. Word of advice.. don't do this with clean clothes on... the puck particulate gets all over the place and is extremely small, not to mention the smell.
Finished making the set. I found the quickest way to get it done was to make a guide hold with a drill, get the screw started, then clamp the eye in a bench-top vise and twist the puck.
Tested it on the '01, fit nice and snug.
Also gave one a quick test on my father's XLR, since that's based on the C6 chassis. It worked perfectly on that as well.
Now we just need to get the two-post lift we've been eyeing. My coworker refused to take any cash for the pucks, so I told him he's got free use of the lift when we get it.
Hope this comes in handy!
After taking some careful measurements ("how big's the slot compared to my pointer finger?"), I stopped by OSH and picked up a set of 2 5/8" large eye screws.
As you can see, the screw thread is longer than the puck is deep, that'll be dealt with soon enough though.
The first one I eyeballed dead center, and push-twisted in the thread to get it started.
As I mentioned, there ended up being a bit poking through.
Running it against the grinding wheel cleared up that problem. Word of advice.. don't do this with clean clothes on... the puck particulate gets all over the place and is extremely small, not to mention the smell.
Finished making the set. I found the quickest way to get it done was to make a guide hold with a drill, get the screw started, then clamp the eye in a bench-top vise and twist the puck.
Tested it on the '01, fit nice and snug.
Also gave one a quick test on my father's XLR, since that's based on the C6 chassis. It worked perfectly on that as well.
Now we just need to get the two-post lift we've been eyeing. My coworker refused to take any cash for the pucks, so I told him he's got free use of the lift when we get it.
Hope this comes in handy!
04-12-2009, 02:07 AM
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Made some a couple of years ago, they work great. I paid a buck each for the pucks. I also took a grinder to the end of the eye bolts before I threaded them in. Nice pics!
04-12-2009, 07:42 AM
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I made mine the same way - except - I used 2 pucks,,,,no need to grind down the screw...I have a low profile racing jack and there is plenty of room to raise the car when I take off the wheels for cleaning...
Don
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04-17-2009, 10:37 PM
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After recently trying to change the oil on my '01 by jacking up the rear end, I vowed to make myself a set of lifting pucks. As it turns out, one of my coworkers plays ice hockey and was stopping by the shop near the San Jose Sharks arena. He offered to pick me up a set and hooked me up with them today.
After taking some careful measurements ("how big's the slot compared to my pointer finger?"), I stopped by OSH and picked up a set of 2 5/8" large eye screws.
As you can see, the screw thread is longer than the puck is deep, that'll be dealt with soon enough though.
The first one I eyeballed dead center, and push-twisted in the thread to get it started.
As I mentioned, there ended up being a bit poking through.
Running it against the grinding wheel cleared up that problem. Word of advice.. don't do this with clean clothes on... the puck particulate gets all over the place and is extremely small, not to mention the smell.
Finished making the set. I found the quickest way to get it done was to make a guide hold with a drill, get the screw started, then clamp the eye in a bench-top vise and twist the puck.
Tested it on the '01, fit nice and snug.
Also gave one a quick test on my father's XLR, since that's based on the C6 chassis. It worked perfectly on that as well.
Now we just need to get the two-post lift we've been eyeing. My coworker refused to take any cash for the pucks, so I told him he's got free use of the lift when we get it.
Hope this comes in handy!
After taking some careful measurements ("how big's the slot compared to my pointer finger?"), I stopped by OSH and picked up a set of 2 5/8" large eye screws.
As you can see, the screw thread is longer than the puck is deep, that'll be dealt with soon enough though.
The first one I eyeballed dead center, and push-twisted in the thread to get it started.
As I mentioned, there ended up being a bit poking through.
Running it against the grinding wheel cleared up that problem. Word of advice.. don't do this with clean clothes on... the puck particulate gets all over the place and is extremely small, not to mention the smell.
Finished making the set. I found the quickest way to get it done was to make a guide hold with a drill, get the screw started, then clamp the eye in a bench-top vise and twist the puck.
Tested it on the '01, fit nice and snug.
Also gave one a quick test on my father's XLR, since that's based on the C6 chassis. It worked perfectly on that as well.
Now we just need to get the two-post lift we've been eyeing. My coworker refused to take any cash for the pucks, so I told him he's got free use of the lift when we get it.
Hope this comes in handy!
Nice write up! Exactly what I did and they work great.
04-25-2009, 11:15 PM
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I currently just keep them in the garage. I figure if you want to take them with you, you can hook them all together with a large pannier and toss them in the trunk.
04-25-2009, 11:43 PM
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The jacking pucks are not really designed to support the car for service.
DO NOT PLACE THE CAR ON JACKSTANDS AT THE PUCK LOCATION.
GM recommends other jacking/ lifting points for service.
See this page for more info.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...ting-pads.html
I do have pucks which I would use for emergencies as I am going to non run flats.
Mike
Portland Oregon
DO NOT PLACE THE CAR ON JACKSTANDS AT THE PUCK LOCATION.
GM recommends other jacking/ lifting points for service.
See this page for more info.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...ting-pads.html
I do have pucks which I would use for emergencies as I am going to non run flats.
Mike
Portland Oregon
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04-26-2009, 06:56 AM
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I don't see a problem with servicing the car using jacking pucks to support the car.
When a car goes into a shop for service, good chance it will be lifted on a hoist using jacking pucks while the brakes or whatever are being done. Any service I do under my 'vette is done on my twin post using pucks.
My 01 sits on jacking pucks for most of winter, I often raise it on the pucks even just to wash the rocker panel area. No harm done yet!
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04-26-2009, 09:31 AM
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Nice job and a lot cheaper than buying a pre-made set.