Car jack stands offer much more safety when doing any major work underneath your car. If you have any work like cabin adjustments, gutting a door or moving several moving parts it is much safer to do them with these commercial concrete jack stands as opposed to your car.
Whether it’s a 30,000-mile job, or just to temporarily lower and lift a damaged suspension, it’s nice to have something that actually holds. Your car jack stands will need to be made from steel. Or else, you can use a wooden frame, although your car will still need to support the weight of a very heavy load.
The length of the rear jack stands is important, as are the angle of the car jack and the relative distance between the jack and the floor of the car. The average car jack is 6’9″ in length and 8’7″ in width, so aim for the latter.
When choosing jack stands, it is always recommended to purchase them in pairs. If you don’t have much experience, it is good to get one that you have tested under conditions that you can replicate. No really, try it with your car. Take it for a spin and see if the grounds hold.
A jack stand with a switch has always been recommended to be on hand at all times. To make this work, I suggest to set it to two or three-foot (depending on how far apart you need to stand) or one foot of allowable out of your car. Put your bumper up and make sure it’s all level. Don’t leave the jack without it, the body roll in for it will make it harder to move later.
Torin Big Red Steel Jack Stands: Double Locking, 6 Ton (12,000 lb) Capacity, 1 Pair
Specs
The Torin Big Red steel double locking jack stands are a must have necessity in any garage. The 6 Ton (12,000 lb) capacity jacks are sold as a pair, help support your vehicle and are designed and dedicated to keeping you safe. Each stand is equipped with a double lock protection feature that increases safety by 200%. Locking rack and pawl gives the security and stability where you need it the most. The large saddle surface area provides better contact with the load being supported and the single piece, self-locking, multi-position, forged iron ratchet bar provides precise adjustments. Constructed of high-grade steel with a welded frame, these stands are built for quality and durability. This unit meets ASME safety standards and includes a limited 1 year manufacturer warranty.
Hein-Werner HW93503 Blue/Yellow Jack Stand – 3 Ton Capacity
Specs
Saddle column provides ratchet action height adjustment. Dual purpose handle serves as carry handle and saddle column release Rugged formed steel frame Multi-position ratchet bar provides strength and durability Legs have folded metal footing to spread weight more evenly, protecting road and parking lot surfaces Formed base for added stability 7-1/2″ x 9″ Base; 1″ x 4-1/2″ Saddle Multi-position ratchet bar provides strength and durability Easy to operate Two year limited manufacturers warranty.
ESCO 10498 Jack Stand, 3 Ton Capacity
Specs
This ESCO jack stand has a 3-ton capacity and adjusts from 13 in. – 21 in. , professional grade jack stand has a unique flat top and removable rubber saddle cushion to protect the car frame better than the traditional curved axle post jacks stands. Minimum height: 13. 2 in. and maximum height: 21. 5 in.
OTC 1780 Automotive Accessories
Specs
It is a pair of 22 ton jack stands that meet most stringent and current ASME/PALD standards for lifting equipment. They feature a flat base to prevent sinking into soft surfaces, a large 3 inches x 3-3/4 inches saddle, and can be adjusted in 3 inch increments to facilitate a wide variety of maintenance services.
Sunex 1410 10-Ton, High Height, Pin Type, Jack Stands, Pair
Specs
Used in pairs for supporting trucks, trailers, and equipment in fleet garages, agricultural, industrial and construction environments. Four leg steel base and support tube made of heavy schedule pipe for added strength and stability. Multiple hole locations in the support tube make pin facilitated height adjustment quick and easy. Height adjustment pin is attached to stand to prevent loss. Large saddle with locating lugs support and position vehicle frame.
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