Best jack stands to buy? : r/MechanicAdvice - Reddit
Torin (Big Red) makes some pretty good double locking ones, they're fairly cheap on Amazon. Or if you want to feel extra safe, grab the 6 ton ones, they're still only like $60/pair. Then you'll have no problem working on a truck or SUV if you ever need to. 1. Foe117.
Vehicle On 4 Jack Stands ... Safe? - Car Talk Community
Sep 29, 2011 · Using 4 good jack stands is fairly reliable but it certainly is not a 100% guarantee that the car won’t come down on you. Murphy’s Law is always present. Full size automotive lifts in shops do fail and cars have been known to fall off of those too. (I’ve actually witnessed several lift …
Jack stands versus ramps : r/MechanicAdvice - Reddit
Jun 20, 2012 · Example: After jacking up the car, place stands under car and lower car slowly onto stands. Leave the jack lifted and barely touching the car but not supporting weight. This way if a stand fails, the car can't fall on you. The old tried and true stuff a spare wheel under the car while on stands method works as well if you have one available.
Best "budget" jackstands? : r/MechanicAdvice - Reddit
Mar 15, 2021 · The jackstands you need will depend on the car, your frequency of use, and your load rating. I use the above jackstands to suspend a Toyota Corolla and they seem to do the job. My recommendation is to never skimp on the jack stands and avoid the …
Car ramps or jack stands? : r/MechanicAdvice - Reddit
Nov 28, 2020 · Reply. upstatefoolin • 3 yr. ago. I would recommend ramps for easy and quick oil changes. You will need a good jack and set of stands if you plan on doing any other work. I have a couple jacks and 6 stands. 2 stands are a bit taller and have a heavier capacity for trucks and when I need cars up higher.
Jack stands that don't have murderous intent : r/cars - Reddit
Mar 2, 2023 · ADMIN MOD. Jack stands that don't have murderous intent. I've heard so many horror stories about jack stands, and I'm looking to buy a set that won't try to crush me. I don't really care if they are expensive within reason as long as it's The Right Stuff (tm). I'd be using them on small cars that are generally low to the ground.
Ramps VS. car jack - Maintenance/Repairs - Car Talk Community
hellokit June 17, 2008, 9:19pm 3. Ramps are stabiler than jack stands…they have a larger footprint. For maximum security, I have used all five: two jack stands, two ramps, and the floor jack left in place with a little tension on it. It must have worked, I’m still here! Joseph_E_Meehan June 17, 2008, 9:44pm 4.
You trusting a $40 floor jack while using jack stands? It ... - Reddit
Mar 26, 2022 · Put the weight on the jack stands not the jack. Once you have the vehicle up put the jack stands under a strong point on the frame that will allow them to hold it up. Then once the stands are secure raise the jack again so it can catch the car if …
About to put my car on jack stands and want to make sure I'm
Sep 28, 2020 · Most jack stand weight ratings are for a pair of stands with the weight distributed evenly between them, but ANSI standards require each stand be able to support 75% of that rating. However it's one thing for a product meeting ANSI standards and being built to meet ANSI standards -- the latter doesn't require independent testing for verification.
What are the best jacks and jacks stands and where to get them?
Aluminum Jack stands at harbor freight with the steel center portion (the shaft). Then sell the steel ones with the aluminum shaft (or return them to the store if you see really naughty) The aluminum centers dent really easily and get all marred up from cars. This means that the car will "fall" into an old gap on the surface when you are under ...