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08-28-2018, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by DGXR

I use the Harbor Freight 3-ton jack stands, they are ratcheting type. If the 4 stands can hold 12,000 pounds combined, then my 3500-pound C4 will be fine.

The stands are rated 3 ton per pair, not 3 ton for a single stand. Still, 6000 lbs combined is fine.

I have both the 3 ton and 6 ton. If more height is needed to get underneath for this or that and have plenty of room, the 6 tons go higher.

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08-28-2018, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by kael

The stands are rated 3 ton per pair, not 3 ton for a single stand. Still, 6000 lbs combined is fine.
I have both the 3 ton and 6 ton. If more height is needed to get underneath for this or that and have plenty of room, the 6 tons go higher.

Gee I'm sure glad I didn't try to hold a 7,000+ pound SUV on these stands. Anyway my floor jack only goes so high and the 3-ton work with it, adequate clearance for the work I typically do. But good to know the 6-ton pairs go higher if needed

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