Vehicle Lifting - Frame Contact Lift

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The vehicle should be lifted so that the hoist pads and or lift arms do not contact the rocker panel molding. The hoist pad must be located in the designated area. In the front location, place the lift pads on the rocker outer panel pinch weld flange. In the rear location, place the lift pads on the body flange. Care should be taken to ensure the hoist pad is inside the rocker panel molding cut out area (notch) to prevent damage to the vehicle.

Front Lift Pads

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

When lifting the vehicle with a frame-contact lift, position the pad as close as possible to the rocker molding cutout.

Rear Lift Pads

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When lifting the vehicle with a frame-contact lift, place the rear lift pads on the body flange, so it covers both edges of the brace, as close to the rocker cutout as possible.