Jack stands
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Jack stands
Are these stands sufficient to support my 69 coupe? Was planning to purchase 2 pairs.
https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/b...k+stands&pos=2
https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/b...k+stands&pos=2
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How high are you planning to get the car? How much work are you going to do under the car?
Changing tires, those are likely fine
Crawling underneath and wrenching on stuff.... I'd go bigger
Going up high (so you can go under and work)... I'd go bigger
I'd also go with more, especially if it's going to sit on them for awhile or you're under there working, two more for the front to take some of the motor weight cantilever off
I also put a could under the rear from section as well but I'm paranoid
Oh, and not so much bigger for weight, bigger for footprint size
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Changing tires, those are likely fine
Crawling underneath and wrenching on stuff.... I'd go bigger
Going up high (so you can go under and work)... I'd go bigger
I'd also go with more, especially if it's going to sit on them for awhile or you're under there working, two more for the front to take some of the motor weight cantilever off
I also put a could under the rear from section as well but I'm paranoid
Oh, and not so much bigger for weight, bigger for footprint size
M
Last edited by Mooser; Apr 23, 2019 at 07:02 PM.
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For not much more, I like the Husky 3T stands from Home Depot ($30/pair) - they have a wider footprint than my Harbor Freight 3T stands, and a locking pin
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-3-...USKY/304404426
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-3-...USKY/304404426
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For not much more, I like the Husky 3T stands from Home Depot ($30/pair) - they have a wider footprint than my Harbor Freight 3T stands, and a locking pin
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-3-...USKY/304404426
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-3-...USKY/304404426
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Compare those 2 ton stands to some bigger 6 ton or 12 ton stands. Put both up to the 18" to 24" range where they'll give you room to get under the car. It typically takes the 2 ton stands being fully extended to work under the car vs about 1/3 of the way extended to have the same room under a 6 ton stand. Then decide which ones you'd more comfortable holding the car up while you go under it.
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I have 2 sets of each and have had my car on both sets of ramps while working underneath. Takes away the worry of the body flexing and is also very safe when you are doing something where you don’t need to pull the wheels.
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You can get away with just jackstands, but you may not like being under the car. Make sure your garage is level, and the concrete is strong.
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