I found an Equinox EV emergency response guide which shows that there are lifting points on the body along the rockers. These are typically marked with a half-moon cutout in the rocker flange. This used to be something that would be shown in the owner's manual. Possibly since GM doesn't provide an emergency jack, they don't specify where jacking should be done. It may be that GM prefers the vehicle be lifted using a hoist on all 4 lifting points, but that's not how I will rotate the tires in my garage.
Equinox EV Lift Points, Jack Stands
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So the Equinox EV's don't have the covers?
No, see post 11, RJP. My Volt and Bolt don't either. Perhaps the Blazer's are the same size and would fit? If so, you could order some, but be prepared for them to disappear during a Chevy service visit when the tech forgets to put them back.So the Equinox EV's don't have the covers?
It’s the stopping as much or more so than the going I’m concerned about here in Massachusetts, in a rural town on a hill 800’ above surrounding towns. Even with less snow than we used to get there’s plenty of ice on the roads during the winter around here. My Bolt EV did well with winter tires hoping the same for our Equinox EV FWD. I was on the fence about AWD and what settled it was we have an Outback and with winter tires it’s a beast in snow so if we have to drive during a snow storm we will use that car.
From best winter performance to worst: 1) AWD + Winter Tires, 2) FWD + Winter Tires, 3) AWD + All Season Tires, 4) FWD + All Season Tires
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I found these slot style for floor jack. I will try this to see if it fits. Any comments welcome.
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Yes, please report on how well the fit/work, Jim. I and others will be interested.
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I am going to ask the dealer what they use.
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I will probably go to a tire store to ask for assistance first. I would like to see if others have used to lift vehicles.
I just found this online. It’s from a bulletin that went out to first responders and it identifies lift points on the Equinox EV.
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After looking under my vehicle, I see where the lift points are for using a floor jack. I’ll need to pick up those slot style jack pads referenced in post #25.
After looking under my vehicle, I see where the lift points are for using a floor jack. I’ll need to pick up those slot style jack pads referenced in post #25.
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Yup, just like post #1!Like post #1
I apologize for that. This thread is so old that I forgot that was already addressed.
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It is easy to find the jack points but want to know what the top of the jack show look like and it it is more than just the welded seam like other cars.
I got these and used them when I test-fit my winter tires. They work great!
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Hi M L,
I just had winter tires put on my Equinox however, because the tire shop had never worked with an EV, they asked (me) if there was a lift kit(?) they should use, or whether their hydraulic lift would work… and how it should be set.
If they used the shop’s lift, is there anything I should be concerned about? They had called the local dealer & apparently it would be ok.
I’ve shown them the lift point diagram, but want to be sure those were ok for their equipment.
Was it??
I used this adapter today to swap my winter tires, works perfect with electric jack
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I tried one of those electric jacks and it was very slow and almost could not raise the vehicle. Instead, I used my ICE Blazer scissor jack and a portable Ryobi driver to raise and lower the jack fast. It fits perfectly and is made for this weight and very stable. Much quicker than this electric jack
I picked up a set of those also. When I was talking with the shop I'll be getting my snow tires from we discussing lifting the car and I showed him them and they will be using them.I got these and used them when I test-fit my winter tires. They work great!
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It is slow, did not clock it, but it is around minute and change to lift and put down, so if i do it for myself, spending 5...8 minutes more for 4 tires swap not big deal. The jack I bought is sold out at amazon.ca ( bought one of the last), and still available at .com. It is 5 ton capacity, and did not have any hesitation to lift my 2LT. It is steady, does not drop at all, I did not use any stands, considering there is no place for, unless use of special stands like in post #2. If I had suitable scissor jack I definitely would not spend extra $100, but I do not. I am not working for jack company, so just my thought for those who is considering
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