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Offline WK2008

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Jack Stands
« 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.

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Offline Zombie

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Re: Jack Stands
« Reply #1 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.
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Offline WK2008

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Re: Jack Stands
« Reply #2 on: August 22, 2011, 10:58:06 PM »
Thanks Jeff. I will check them out tomorrow.
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Offline JackstandJohnny

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Re: Jack Stands
« Reply #3 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!
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Offline cLAY

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Re: Jack Stands
« Reply #4 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.
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