True Forged Jack Insert for GT350

[cjgt350]

Save the pinch welds!

Gave it a try to see if they would work for the GT350 as they are popular on the S197 platforms. The rear position is perfect while the front position is not ideal (a bit rearward) yet it functions and lifts just fine. These are a must for those that track their car. And very handy for maintenance as well.


http://www.revanracing.com/products/true-forged-billet-jacking-insert.html


Rear jack position:

Front jack positon:

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[alevine]

Very cool. Silly question but how would one jack the car without these? There are no jacking points?

BTW, I am patiently waiting for a 2017 so I can't just go to the garage and check. BTW, I do plan to track the car so need to figure this out as well.

Thanks,
Adam

 

[cjgt350]

Very cool. Silly question but how would one jack the car without these? There are no jacking points?

BTW, I am patiently waiting for a 2017 so I can't just go to the garage and check. BTW, I do plan to track the car so need to figure this out as well.

Thanks,
Adam

A floor jack under the same areas described but lifting directly on the pinch weld just damages them over time. The front could be lifted from the rearward k-member attachment points but it is also not ideal. These inserts just make everything so much easier and safer for you and the car.

 

[alevine]

Excellent! Makes sense and thanks for the prompt response. Looks like you need to purchase 4 then for our cars or do these not bolt on to the car? I guess I need to read the product description closer.

 

[MSMStannyl]

Very cool. Silly question but how would one jack the car without these? There are no jacking points?

BTW, I am patiently waiting for a 2017 so I can't just go to the garage and check. BTW, I do plan to track the car so need to figure this out as well.

Thanks,
Adam

You would basically be jacking the car along the pinch welds. That's pretty typical. Obviously there are specific points along the weld that are designated as the jacking points. Going with jacking rails or something like the OP did is great if you're jacking the car up a lot just to keep from damaging anything.

Typically, a basic jack like what would be in the trunk of the car, would have a notch so that you're not actually lifting up on the pinch weld, but rather both flat parts on either side of it. However, a lot of floor jacks and jack stands I've seen, don't account for this very well and may actually be putting most if not all of the weight on the weld itself. Personally, I would never put a jack stand on the pinch weld but I've definitely seen it done before. Not a good idea, especially over time!

 

[cjgt350]

Excellent! Makes sense and thanks for the prompt response. Looks like you need to purchase 4 then for our cars or do these not bolt on to the car? I guess I need to read the product description closer.

Just to clarify:

The jack insert is not attached. In the one picture it is held up with some tape which you cannot see. I can see a need for two (lift one side of the car) but four would only be if you intend to put the entire car in the air.

 

[DrumReaper]

These are $73 each? That's a lot of moolah for a small piece of aluminum.

 

[ForTehNguyen]

cut a groove in a hockey puck

 

[Kurac]

Ok, stupid question...what are those extended plastic pieces extending inward in front of the rear tires?? Is that to
aid in aero drag? The first time I saw that I thought a trim piece got dislodged

 

[montreal ponies]

cut a groove in a hockey puck

Did that and they split open after a while

 

[Super Werty]

I use a rubber sole from an old pair of Nike. Been working for a few years on multiple cars... No damaged pinch welds to date

 

[Shift]

I use a rubber sole from an old pair of Nike. Been working for a few years on multiple cars... No damaged pinch welds to date

The everyday man!

 

[Anthony@HTM]

I've been using a poly puck with a slit that I bought on eBay for awhile now

It was 4 bucks

No splitting or anything, I've gotten one for all of my friends too

 

[montreal ponies]

I've been using a poly puck with a slit that I bought on eBay for awhile now

It was 4 bucks

No splitting or anything, I've gotten one for all of my friends too

Do you have a link, couldn't find it ! Thanks

 

[icormba]

These are $73 each? That's a lot of moolah for a small piece of aluminum.

cut a groove in a hockey puck

Did that and they split open after a while

Been using hockey pucks for years using this method. That's about 73 pucks for that amount. ;)

That and my hockey bag is full of pucks anyway. :cheers:

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