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4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: WK2008 on August 22, 2011, 10:10:17 PM

Title: Jack Stands
Post by: WK2008 on August 22, 2011, 10:10:17 PM

Its me again he he, just wondering what I should pick up for a jack and jack stands. I don't really understand the ratings on them and being that my grand is lifted, I would like something that will actually get it off the ground.

Thanks

Title: Re: Jack Stands
Post by: Zombie on August 22, 2011, 10:25:46 PM

I would think some 6 ton ones would do, have some at PA for 60 bucks, min height of 15.5 inches, max of about 23 inches.

Title: Re: Jack Stands
Post by: WK2008 on August 22, 2011, 10:58:06 PM

Thanks Jeff. I will check them out tomorrow.

Title: Re: Jack Stands
Post by: JackstandJohnny on August 23, 2011, 06:03:42 AM

i have 2 5tonnes which i use for suspension work and basically supporting the frame of a jeep when you need it off the ground.  also have a set of little 2 1/2 tonne ones which work great for everything else. 

might as well get a good 3 tonne floorjack and don't bother with a little guy. its money well spent!

Title: Re: Jack Stands
Post by: cLAY on August 23, 2011, 03:12:41 PM

Even the smallest jack stand will support the weight of one corner of your Jeep. However once a Jeep is lifted its about how tall the stand goes. A higher rating "usually" is taller and has a wider base(more stability). For my lift I use 6 tonners set on top of some old wheel rims to get the height I need.