Where can I find some low profile jack stands?
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Racer
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From: Perry Ga
Where can I find some low profile jack stands?
Going to jack up the rear of the 88 this weekend to change u-joints. I have 4 ton jackstands. They stand 13.5 inches on the lowest setting. That seems like I will have to jack the rear pretty high in the air. Any input on this would be helpful. :steering:
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Re: Where can I find some low profile jack stands? (TALMADGE)
Harbor Freight. You can get a set of 2 1/2 ton stands for about $15. Each stand is good for 3000 lbs, your whole car is probably 3500 lbs.
OTOH there isn't anything wrong with putting the car on 13 1/2" stands.
OTOH there isn't anything wrong with putting the car on 13 1/2" stands.
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From: Perry Ga
Re: Where can I find some low profile jack stands? (John Row)
Thanks, John Row, I might just save $15 and go ahead and use the ones I have, I just hate to jack up a car to high, it is kinda scary.
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Re: Where can I find some low profile jack stands? (TALMADGE)
It's all in your mind. When a shop puts it on a lift, it's supported in the same places and they put it 6' in the air.
I say, the higher the better :cheers:
I say, the higher the better :cheers:
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Re: Where can I find some low profile jack stands? (TALMADGE)
For jacking the back end up, I put a 2x4 between the spare tire carrier hinges. That way I can get both jackstands under at the same time.
I think jacking only by the sides is stupid, and dangerous to leave your car teetering on one jackstand while you run around and jack up the other side.
BTW, can you even use your jackstands on the normal jacking points? :confused: I can't, it would crush the rocker panel fiberglass. I usually find a good spot inwards of that.
I think jacking only by the sides is stupid, and dangerous to leave your car teetering on one jackstand while you run around and jack up the other side.
BTW, can you even use your jackstands on the normal jacking points? :confused: I can't, it would crush the rocker panel fiberglass. I usually find a good spot inwards of that.
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Re: Where can I find some low profile jack stands? (CentralCoaster)
For jacking the back end up, I put a 2x4 between the spare tire carrier hinges. That way I can get both jackstands under at the same time.
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Re: Where can I find some low profile jack stands? (CentralCoaster)
I use my "Jack-A-Vette" to raise the rear
I don't know if this is really the best spot, but it's where I've been placing my jack stands, no problems yet, but I will also place them just inboard of where the jack locations are on the sides.
I don't know if this is really the best spot, but it's where I've been placing my jack stands, no problems yet, but I will also place them just inboard of where the jack locations are on the sides.
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Re: Where can I find some low profile jack stands? (CentralCoaster)
I did my half shafts last Saturday and used the 2 1/2 to stands, you can get them anywhere, Sears, Autozone etc.
My 3 1/2 ton jack stands would have been much higher.
My 3 1/2 ton jack stands would have been much higher.
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Re: Where can I find some low profile jack stands? (Steel Blue 91)
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Re: Where can I find some low profile jack stands? (Steel Blue 91)
I know you know this but it's just a reminder - make sure you block the front wheels first.
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Re: Where can I find some low profile jack stands? (Vette92)
The two box spaces just in front of the rear wheels work best for me. For the front, I put them on the rails after they turn inward towards the motor.
Some of the jacking point are right next to brake lines that could be smashed, and another is right next to the fuel line/filter. One of the stupidest things I've seen on this car so far! :rolleyes: What were they thinking?
We should build a whole list full of this stupid crap. Oh wait, maybe not. I couldn't imagine what would happen if a Mustang guy got ahold of it and started hassling a vetter!
