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Jul 28, 2013 | 01:06 PM

gluvnaa

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Jack stand height

All,

I'm in the market for new stands (4).

What is your preferred height of the stands under a early model C3?

I'm considering a 3 ton stand to set the jack stands at 18inches, if not a tad higher.

Thanks, Andrew

Last edited by gluvnaa; Jul 29, 2013 at 10:08 AM. Reason: I cant spell.

Jul 28, 2013 | 01:39 PM

7t2vette

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If you are going to buy a set, buy a set of 6 ton stands. They will cost a little more, but the extra lift height is worth it. I can get my car over 24" off the ground with them. They made a trans re&re so much easier.

Jul 28, 2013 | 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 7t2vette

I have a set of six ton for the back and a set of three ton for the front. Then I use an extra set of three ton for safety and a set of two ton for extra safety.

Four six ton would be a good way to go. The reason for the larger stands is to get the height without having to extend the stands up so far they seem unstable. Stay safe. mike...

Jul 28, 2013 | 03:42 PM

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Hi G,
I'll agree with Mikes suggestions and points.
I'll only add to be VERY careful under there.
I guess I'm becoming more cautious with age but I now put the wheels/tires under the car in the areas I'm not working.
It only takes a minute and if something goes wrong they might just make it so my wife doesn't have to try to lift the car off me.
Regards,
Alan

Jul 28, 2013 | 06:16 PM

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And buy decent ones. This isn't the place to find the lowest price.
I actually use 4x 12t stands to get the height while not extending them very far, then a smaller set to support the front (up at the sway bar) and a set of extra tall to support the rear (at the back of the frame)
But I'm excessively paranoid and work alone.
M

Jul 28, 2013 | 06:23 PM

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Don't get junk stuff. I only have 6 ton and up stands. I have a pair of 32 ton stand that go to 30 inches. And I'll use three 6ton at the other end.
My worse thought is me bring under the car getting crushed. With my wife walking around the shop with posti notes putting reserves on my stuff.

Jul 29, 2013 | 09:08 AM

gluvnaa

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Sorry for the typos - I posted via mobile, I just read the post on my PC.

I hadn't considered 6 ton or going up to 24inches.

Which 6 ton stands are you using?

The Torin T46002A looks to be the best that I have found so far (23.8 max height):
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...5227_200305227

Thanks,
Andrew

Jul 29, 2013 | 11:47 AM

jcloving

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I got a set of 6 ton stands from Harbor Freight. They will go up to 20+ inches. My jack does 21" so that is perfect. That gives me enough room to get under there with a creeper and move my arms around to work.

Plus, the 6 ton stands have a base that is about 10"x10". Very stable.