Lifting/Jacking Up Your Camaro Properly! 16-24 Camaro - All Models

[@Nothankyou122]

Thank you! This is the first video anyone who just bought a Camaro should watch.

[@PeterSS-sj7oz]

This is good information for any 6th gen Camaro owner. I've been using the ZL1 addons mag pads saw them on your older video, glad I watched it so I didnt lift in the wrong spot or not using the pinch weld.

[@joshtanner5173]

Great info here! I have been curious about this for a while. Nice to know the safe places to use without worrying about crushing or collapsing body parts.

[@Jesta41]

Man, thank you for this video! I was trying to find a good place for jack stands placement. Then i’ve seen the magnetic jack points and was unsure as to if they worked well. Now that i have seen there are bolt on ones, I will be purchasing some. Not because I lift my car frequently but because somebody from the previous dealership I go to placed the lift in the wrong spot and put a hole in the under side barrier.

[@kbubbles6367]

Great Video! Please, post more beginner DIY videos. Now I can lift my 2017 SS Camaro properly and change my oil. Thank you! - Kristine, Phx AZ

[@newchevyguy]

Just got my ZL1 1LE and the first thing I ordered was the ZL1AddOn lift pads.

[@alternativechannel9580]

Very helpful information Matt. I have the Pittsburgh 3-ton low profile jack, the ZL1 Addon "permanent" lift pads installed on all 4 lift points, and 4 ton jack stands. I got the ZL1Addon items courtesy of watching your vids and they are great but I always had problem of how to get jack stand inserted when the jack was using the pinch weld lift point (front was issue). Seeing your tip on the inside subframe is a game changer. And likewise your old vid on using the center diff lift point allowed me to put stands under lifts points ahead of rear wheels. Now I can get 4 points supported with jack stands. (Before I got the permanent ZL1Addon pads I used the mag pads and the hockey puck inserted between mag pad and jack's lift arm cup--and for a simple wheel/tire changeout they were great combo).

[@mcarlkv53]

Me too, rocker panel crumbled at oil change at dealership

[@MrWesley7769]

Awesome video. As a novice at this I need stuff like this

[@Everpresnt]

Quick question, I need to lift the car completely, with one jack, and four jack stands. Which part do you recommend me lifting and lowering first? The back or the front on each side?

[@NCBWilcox]

I ordered a set of the 6th Gen Pads. Impressed with the build quality. It looks like my pinch weld height is greater than the pad slot depth? So, is the intent for the pinch weld to support the vehicle weight? Why are the slots so wide? I am wondering about the possibility of the pinch weld bending within the pad slot?

[@italiqban]

I have a 5th gen 1le and been using the lift pads for over a year now. Great product. Dont be afraid to purchase these! I was skeptical they would stay on after my initial install but i have never even gone back and tighten these after the initial install and all is still well. Easy lifting!

[@RikkayDonkers19]

Awesome. Just the info I needed in lifting my zl1. Have one of the side skirts loose and need to fix it.

[@melody2unes]

Thanks for this info. I was worried where to put the jack on my 2021 camaro with side skirts. I did not want to have my skirts ruined or my fender as this has happened to me on my Nissan Altima, but I didnt do it. A co worker did and wrecked my fender. I was upset, but I couldn't get mad since he offered to fix my tire. Lesson learned do it yourself lol.

[@steveangst7359]

Since I never got an answer from zl1, what is the difference of the jack pads for the convertibles opposed to coupes? Thanks

[@Lethalgarage]

@@steveangst7359 the the convertible versions are cut down as the pinch welds have braces on the inside that the pads have to clear

[@chadpugh1490]

Thx Lethal. This was a seriously needed tutorial.

[@Game-The-System]

1st? Nice content, Matt. I've used a jackstand in conjunction with rubber overlay grommets (with the middle notch) once or twice; it seemed ok. I also didn't raise it too high on either side at a time though.

[@Jesta41]

Are the pads long enough to where the rocker won’t be on the lift arm

[@Lethalgarage]

@@Jesta41 yes

[@creeksquadfuggin732]

Thank you so much! I've been nervous on lifting my '17 ss

[@idkwhatsgoin]

Having owned a c7 corvette before my camaro, I can't say I am a fan of the design. The corvette had 4 clear jacking points with pucks to lift from. If you jacked it up from the centre lifting point, the whole one side of the car would lift with no stress about bending any pinch welds or worse

[@TurqoiseCorgi]

can you drive with the lift point adapters on? or do I have to take them off always

[@bigboybrakes1621]

Just bought some lift pads for my 12 today and used Lethel5 and got that discount thanks bruh 👍🏾

[@VioletTheCamaro]

Do you have to have 2 jacks? If you want to work under the car would 2 jack stands and 1 jack itself work? Or min of 4 jack stands and 1 jack?

[@Lethalgarage]

Sure, the idea is allowing for the most safety as possible.

[@christopherk3610]

I've got a similar set of jack stands like the ones in the video and I refuse to use them because your supposed to push in the metal tabs on the side (you can see the sticker with the arrow that points to the tab that needs to be pushed in). I noticed you didn't push them in, is this not a safety issue?

[@VioletTheCamaro]

My garage has a 3-5° tilt from side to side. Am I still able to jack and use jack stands? Just one side would have to be a hair higher?

[@Lethalgarage]

Should be able too.

[@nuffdoggiggey4103]

Were did you put the jack.

[@scubasteev]

Any issues with getting the oil drain pan between or around the stands/Jack's?

[@penguinkernel]

IMO nothing wrong with putting stands on pinch welds gently, especially if you have the rubber jack stand toppers from HF. I appreciate knowing you can lift from rear diff, that helps tremendously. Thanks.

[@SkateLakai8]

I really always wondered and was scared to ever jack up my car that I had my friends help me. Thx for the video lethal

[@bradlanders2046]

Lots of super helpful info in these videos thanks!

[@Lethalgarage]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cesarisactive6648]

will a 2 ton low profile jack do the same work as the 3 ton ?

[@Lethalgarage]

@@cesarisactive6648 I mean, if your picking up 1/2 the car or one side, a 2 ton is fine.

[@titanharper7184]

Dumb question can you use a tire jack and stands to change the oil

[@Lethalgarage]

Not sure what you mean by tire jack? If you mean floor jack and stands, you sure can

[@titanharper7184]

@@Lethalgarage the jack the car comes with would it be safe

[@Lethalgarage]

@@titanharper7184 If your just using it to lift the car and put Jack stands underneath, sure.

[@alexgamez1872]

@@titanharper7184definitely don’t rely on just that one jack boss invest on extra jacks just to keep it safe more money but def safer

[@drnozzel]

Great vid! My lady friend has the 2017 SS and I have to change her oil Bought the lift pads and wasn't exactly sure where to place them and where to place the jack stands. Now I know!! Thank you, again, for the great instructional video.

[@mrbigg7255]

Bought two sets of the lift pads. They are great.

[@clg82]

Hey Lethal! Good to see another California person, I’m in so-cal, would be cool to do a Camaro meetup someday! Great videos!!

[@vaughnpeterson4634]

What’s the best way to store the car on stands during the winter, have brand new PS4s and I don’t want flat spots

[@Lethalgarage]

Put it on stands where I outline in this video and the car will be stable and your tires will be fine.

[@bradparker4271]

What about using the differential as a lift point, it's cast iron? In the center?

[@rockylockwood5148]

What is the largest tire you can add to the stock rim on a 2022 LT1

[@DannyRocha915]

Serious question 🙋🏽‍♂️ why doesn’t no one show how to lift the Camaro 6th gen from the front so that both front tires are in the air just how you lifted the rear with the middle differential?????

[@Lethalgarage]

@@DannyRocha915 no really solid center piece unless you remove the cradles

[@DannyRocha915]

@@Lethalgarage ohh okay , I get it! Thanks

[@dannyoliveira4787]

Matt thank you so much for putting this awesome video out there. I too, was curious on where to mount the jack stands on the Camaro. Love your channel brother.👍🏻💯

[@skeetskeet4554]

Do you need 2 jack pumps to get both jack Stands under sadly ?

[@alexgamez1872]

To just change rear tires can I just use a floor jack lifting from the rear middle ? Or would you recommend to place a stand sorry just making sure I understood the ending of your video ?

[@heartbreakkid8708]

Good question

[@MrBruno1433]

Can i lift the the car with the jack mag and put the jack stands on the jack pads

[@Lethalgarage]

Never put Jack stands on Jack pad unless you have specific ones designed for that, which ZL1 Addons are not. You can put the Jack stands where I point out in this video.

[@Clone895]

I LOVE the lift points... Got them as soon as I got my car, and they have been fantastic. I can confidently jack up my car in half the time it would normally take me

[@harlanhermes4973]

great info thx! can we add any additional pads (between the front and rear points you have identified) so one could use the Ideal TLX-7000 tilting lift ?? The lifting ramps on this small portable lift are not very long. Do you thing this lift could be used on a 6th gen?? thx

[@Lethalgarage]

Never seen a tilting lift in person, but my Quick Jacks work well with the rubber pads they come with.

[@harlanhermes4973]

@@Lethalgarage thank you!!

[@Wilderness-qq8ek]

What’s your opinion of pinch weld scissor jacks

[@Lethalgarage]

Deadly

[@gbass7328]

Why can't you support the car on jack stands from the 4 attached jack pad points?

[@Lethalgarage]

Problem happens when you lift the corners one or 2 at a time. The pads don’t have a catch and they can slide right off the stand.

[@gbass7328]

@@Lethalgarage Makes sense. That's a problem so will look further into this.

[@tonymcflattie2450]

I love the jacking tips. I am scared to jack my zl1

[@TheDamonsta]

Can you leave your car on Jack stands for a longer period of time? Say 5 days I have to get my wheels power coated but they don’t want to store the car they just want the wheels

[@Lethalgarage]

Sure

[@KP18793]

Hey, if im just doing a quick brake pad change, is it safe to just have my 3 ton daytona floor jack on my lift pads ? with no jack stands? i wont be getting underneath the car

[@Lethalgarage]

Sure? I mean, I never trust just a jack, but many do

[@pnelly424]

Nice video Matt I was wondering about that rear lifting point because I have a zl1 and was like my rear doesn’t look like your rear lifting point you answered my question before I could ask it great information

[@Lethalgarage]

I sometimes try

[@ricekrispyplayer]

Yup didn’t line up my Camaro right and the fender crumbled reason why I’m watching this video

[@marionino9443]

that makes us two

[@TorqueMachine]

Hi, I'm 3.

[@RealestRealist14]

Is it because you didn’t line it up correctly, or because you didn’t have a lift pad/adapter?

[@boyking7313]

this just happened to me 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@BRISKIEST]

yeah dude same. the tool he’s using to lift the car im using and it makes no sense why the bottom isn’t completely flat it’s almost rounded almost wanting to keep slipping away trying to lift the car.

[@jr_mint3]

If I want to take all 4 wheels off my 1le... I shouldn’t let the car rest on on the zl1 addons lift points using jack stands ?

[@Lethalgarage]

Never. No ZL1 Addons products should be used with Jack Stands.

[@jr_mint3]

Thanks for clearing this up.. I was about to do that.. I’m really glad you made this video keep up the great content

[@blpadge2]

Thinking about doing my own oil after only getting 2400 miles on last dealer synthetic change. Thanks for posting this before I went in and bent shit up. How different is the SS convertible underneath compared to the coupe. Asking because the ZL1 addons lift pads are different for convertible than coupe.

[@pereiracallistus1234]

Does your garage have any slope? I plan to swap out my summer tires and my garage has a slight 3 degree slope . I was thinking of using chocks and lifting from the lower side so as not to increase the incline angle further. (Swapping out one wheel at a time , using a jack stand and 3 ton hydraulic floor jack as secondary.. thoughts?

[@wontsteal]

...and why does the owners manual only talk about the aux jack and not where the jack points are on the car. Thanks for the video

[@Lethalgarage]

Because not even GM knows how to lift these cars

[@zl1mike189]

Very informative video! I have the flat version of those pads and they are super nice. I was changing out my oil today and noticed the pad starting to bend towards the door. I think this is due to not having the lift point on the jack centered with the pad, however, if I center it then my jack is going to press against my side skirt. What solution would you offer for this? Jacking both sides up at the same time? Btw I have a low profile Daytona jack. Thanks

[@jerryrobran2392]

Great video thank you

[@JCunningham21]

this makes sense but would be nice if GM would say how to use jack stands on this car. i just used the ZL1 jack safety stops and 4 of the HF 1.5 ton jacks. until i bought a maxjax M6 lift

[@Lethalgarage]

They never will.

[@guerrilla118]

Great video and sweet camaro!

[@StirlingMossDrives]

Can you put the jack stands on the lift pads?

[@Lethalgarage]

No!

[@StirlingMossDrives]

@@Lethalgarage I know you shouldn’t but why exactly? Not enough surface area or strength?

[@Lethalgarage]

@@StirlingMossDrives if the car is at an angle it will slide right off

[@StirlingMossDrives]

@@Lethalgarage Thank you dude

[@ricotheofficial]

Unrelated to this video, but I have to replace my front splitter on my 2016 Chevy Camaro. I was wondering before I start.. is taking the splitter off easy or I will need someone to help me take off splitter and put on the new splitter? I know it might be a dumb question but still wanted to ask.

[@td780]

It's a piece of cake. There are about 12 - 7mm bolts to remove and the splitter comes right out.

[@Lethalgarage]

Bolts and possibly some rivers that need to be drilled out

[@ricotheofficial]

LethalGarage the one I’m getting has the holes already drilled. It will be the first real removal/install part I’ve done for my Camaro. Can’t wait. Seen some of your videos and will be using your tricks and tips to complete a few mods I want to do.

[@cadekunugi2017]

Lethal, can the lift pads go anywhere within the front cutout on the front driver side? I can’t slide mine back very far because of that fabric material.

[@Lethalgarage]

As long as it’s on the pinch weld

[@dylanbia4530]

Hi matt! can you make a video with installing the front tow hook on the 2019 rs/ss updated camaro? I havent seen any yet on how to do it. Thanks!

[@michoppen]

What wheels do you have on there?

[@andrewterry9577]

Literally bought a 22 lt1 and as of this video I just bought some candy red lift pads.

[@HammerdownMotorsportsUSA]

love my Zl1 addons lift points

[@slickrickdarula9483]

Is it ok to put the jack stands on the lift pads

[@Lethalgarage]

No

[@slickrickdarula9483]

@@Lethalgarage man I did not know that I had them on the lift pads. Thank God I didn't get squished

[@bigjimsrealm4369]

Do you like the Stealth Life Pads or the regular ones?

[@Lethalgarage]

Products are the same minus where they are made. The stealth option is 100% American made with American mined and processed billet aluminum.

[@stormzybanksy]

super helpful, thanks matt!

[@saivyia]

I had a 2017 2lt i had no problem lifting that car but i traded it for the same year 2 ss and when i went to lift it the same way from the pinch welds, the tires didnt want leave the ground, the suspension just stretched out instead, it was the weirdest thing ive ever seen ...has anyone else had this problem

[@tonymuro2834]

Good video needed to see this.👍

[@Amxracer]

Cool 😎. Good information !

[@TriniS2k]

Is there a front spot to lift up fully the front ?

[@Lethalgarage]

GM’s book highlights a place but I have never found it, nor trust anything to be a lift point outside what has been shown

[@TriniS2k]

@@Lethalgarage thanks yeah i use ramps i would like to just jack the front slide them on i cant drive up lip is in the way - but i am gonna add the adapters to the pinch well and use a hockey puck in case never know

[@screamo4211]

@@Lethalgarage there’s a small rectangle in the front center sticking out past the plastic lower shield. is this where gm is saying is a jack point in the front?

[@td780]

Good informative video. How are you liking the new hood? Is ZL1 addons going to ever manufacture dive planes with the winglet like acs composite?

[@Lethalgarage]

They will not be

[@td780]

@@Lethalgarage why not, a lot of people want them but acs composite charges way too much.

[@roadglide1142]

Are you able to just drive this vehicle up into low profile Ramps?

[@Lethalgarage]

Sure

[@chrisbryant1657]

Why not place jack stands in the rear on the rearend axle? One on each side of the differential.

[@guysteel]

Its IRS There is no axel

[@michaelfishkin4332]

Thanks Lethal

[@jeffclayton9968]

Great info Mat.

[@Lethalgarage]

Thank you

[@joeystrunk4413]

Good stuff

[@chippybmw]

Hey Matt, Love the channel. The ZL1 Addons Bolt on's were my first mod to the car. Wouldn't trust it any other way. I noticed the fiber under panels installed on your floor boards. Was that an upgrade you did or did the car come like that? My 17 SS Convertible doesn't have them & thought they should be there for better aerodynamics. Or it was just a 1LE thing.

[@Lethalgarage]

The vert is different

[@chippybmw]

@@Lethalgarage OK, Thanks for the info. Gonna look into the cost of installing it. Under-car aero is always overlooked for high speed stability.

[@mcarlkv53]

both my Camaros at dealers bent in the rocker panel!

[@zeusdetro8173]

Can you jack the car up without the lift pads?

[@Lethalgarage]

Sure. But pinch welds like to collapse

[@zeusdetro8173]

@@Lethalgarage got the lift pads, one more question, I got extra lift pads so, do you think it would be safe to set the car on jack stands on the lift pads in the front to do an oil change? Or would they maybe slip?

[@Lethalgarage]

@@zeusdetro8173 never put Jack stands on the lift pads

[@zeusdetro8173]

@@Lethalgarage thank you sir

[@anthonymichael6048]

hell i been putting the stands on my red lift points osha hasnt haunted me yet

[@Lickalotapuss069]

Extremely helpful..!

[@sergiov.ortegajr.5854]

5th Gen question 🙋🏻‍♂️ Front Jack Spot to lift two front wheel 🛞 at the same time Rear Jack Spot to lift two rear wheel 🛞 at the same time

[@jscootermcfly]

Just ordered the ZL1 bolt on lift pads from Amazon. Thanks for the great tip. Have you seen any issues with them falling off after being lifted or running down the road?

[@Lethalgarage]

Not if you put the on tight enough

[@Inkesomnia]

Lol the guy test “ this car is going no where “ shake* at the end

[@rpatt2550]

Great video, thanks!

[@JakeM624]

What about wheel blocks?

[@Lethalgarage]

Sure, you them as you feel the need

[@camarochris78]

My neighbor (ZR1) pinch well gave way and he crushed his fender really bad.

[@Lethalgarage]

ZR1 don’t have pinch welds. They have dedicated Jack points

[@camarochris78]

Is that for the newer? He has a c6 zR1 but he said he used the same jack points as he did on his base C6.

[@lifeinvader9032]

7:44

[@GTOGregory]

I have zero faith in the magnetic lift pads. I have .039" magnetic lift pads. After lifting the car in the right front corner the pad twisted causing the fender and rocker panel to buckle in. I didn't lift my car as high as yours. A three month old car and it has a $1,000.00 in damage! The pinch weld is still straight. The lifting surface is flat and straight concrete. The floor-jack is an almost new 4-ton Harbor Freight unit I've used before. Perhaps .025" gap lift pads are needed. I never liked the idea of the pinch welds as a lifting point. If it can bend, it's not strong.

[@Lethalgarage]

Never had issues

[@pontiacgto2005]

I used quickjack.

[@troybalster3687]

Just wait till the car gets old rusty pinch welds are always fun. At work always have to find ways to lift old cars so you can change tires without smashing the pinch welds.

[@Lethalgarage]

ZL1 Addons is working on a fix for that ;)

[@troybalster3687]

@@Lethalgarage i wouldn't be worrying about your California car but here in south Dakota give cars, vans, etc get really bad in say 10-15 years. Trucks are really not an issue with solid axles and frames. Like my sedan it sits in the garage all winter if I had a camaro or other sports car it wouldn't go out in that stuff.

[@Karlbrandt0145]

Excellent demonstration thank you so much!!!!

[@markvandendyke]

Don't you have to get under the car with a jack holding it up to place those stands up front-? Seems counterintuitive.

[@Lethalgarage]

@@markvandendyke well yeah… you have to lift the car to be able to put it on jack stands.

[@markvandendyke]

@@Lethalgarage lol yeah, just wasn't sure how far under you had to go. Tried it that way & felt more solid than using the pinch welds, thx.

[@davidgriffiths2028]

This is all cool, but the adapters are sold out!!!

[@bobbymoore-m2i]

Think you for showing me how to rise my 2016 Camaro ss she my baby i don’t won’t to her

[@asiadavis7251]

Man I don’t know how to put my damn jack back in the trunk!