Harbor Freight Jack Stands
Burning Brakes
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From: Aiken SC
Those locking ones look better than most but I don't trust any jackstand. I use cribs (10 inch) under each wheel, made them myself, and they are totally safe. I can shake my vette from side to side when they're on these and it doesn't move an inch. It'a a PITA but it is as safe as the car sitting on the ground, which I totally like. I drive the front up on ramps, then jack the front up with the floor jack. Slide the ramps out, then slide the cribs under it. Let the floor jack down, then jack up the back and slide the cribs under the rear tires. The slide the floor jack out. Nothing in the way of working underneath. Pita but works like a charm. I have a set of 6 ton aluminum jackstands, but never use them. I do use the floor jack from Harbor Freight (same one just mentioned). Had it about a year, no problems, works great.
Last edited by tracer1; Mar 23, 2011 at 03:19 PM.
Safety Car
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From: Jersey Shore Exit 98
Those locking ones look better than most but I don't trust any jackstand. I use cribs (10 inch) under each wheel, made them myself, and they are totally safe. I can shake my vette from side to side when they're on these and it doesn't move an inch. It'a a PITA but it is as safe as the car sitting on the ground, which I totally like. I drive the front up on ramps, then jack the front up with the floor jack. Slide the ramps out, then slide the cribs under it. Let the floor jack down, then jack up the back and slide the cribs under the rear tires. The slide the floor jack out. Nothing in the way of working underneath. Pita but works like a charm. I have a set of 6 ton aluminum jackstands, but never use them. I do use the floor jack from Harbor Freight (same one just mentioned). Had it about a year, no problems, works great.
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I like the double locking ones from northern tool better, since they have a locking pin for better safety:
Thanks much for this. I agree about the locking pin for additional safety.
BTW, the 6 ton double locking ones are $39.99 on northern tool's website for the pair... the 3 ton ones are $26.99
Thanks much for this. I agree about the locking pin for additional safety.
BTW, the 6 ton double locking ones are $39.99 on northern tool's website for the pair... the 3 ton ones are $26.99
From another forum but worth the read. I won't be buying harbor freight jack stands, tools that I can use and abuse yes, tools that if they break it might kill me, no.
http://forum.ih8mud.com/ca-socal-80s...ml#post4729153
http://forum.ih8mud.com/ca-socal-80s...ml#post4729153
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From: PALM COAST Flordia
Those locking ones look better than most but I don't trust any jackstand. I use cribs (10 inch) under each wheel, made them myself, and they are totally safe. I can shake my vette from side to side when they're on these and it doesn't move an inch. It'a a PITA but it is as safe as the car sitting on the ground, which I totally like. I drive the front up on ramps, then jack the front up with the floor jack. Slide the ramps out, then slide the cribs under it. Let the floor jack down, then jack up the back and slide the cribs under the rear tires. The slide the floor jack out. Nothing in the way of working underneath. Pita but works like a charm. I have a set of 6 ton aluminum jackstands, but never use them. I do use the floor jack from Harbor Freight (same one just mentioned). Had it about a year, no problems, works great.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Aiken SC
Jack it up with the floor jack, put one cribs under each side of the cradle. Do the same for the rear. Works great. I also use a 2X6 X 25 on the floor jack lift. Have L brackets on the 2X6 so it lines up perfect. With all 4 cribs the car sits level for an oil change, checking the gear lube or adding lube. I made my cribs a long time ago, right after the wheel was invented, LOL. They're made from 2X12. 6 of them bolted together (25" long) with chocks on each end. They're heavy and like I said a PITA because of that. But they are so sturdy and the width of my tires so their is no overhang from the tires. It's a good balance. You can buy the plastic ones from race ramps, I think a couple hundred dollars for two. Mine cost $30 back when I made them and as long as they work, I'll stick with them. Not fancy or pretty but they work great. BTW, I don't use them very often, thank goodness.
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What 59.99 coupon? Where exactly did you get it?
Where on fleebay did you get the coupon? Would be nice to save almost $60
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Racer
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From: Coral Springs Fl
Search 'Harbor Freight Jack' . It'll turn up all the jack coupons and then just look for the 2 ton low profile 67022 or whichever jack you want. I'll also send you a pm with a buy it now link for that jack.
Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Jersey Shore Exit 98
Jack it up with the floor jack, put one cribs under each side of the cradle. Do the same for the rear. Works great. I also use a 2X6 X 25 on the floor jack lift. Have L brackets on the 2X6 so it lines up perfect. With all 4 cribs the car sits level for an oil change, checking the gear lube or adding lube. I made my cribs a long time ago, right after the wheel was invented, LOL. They're made from 2X12. 6 of them bolted together (25" long) with chocks on each end. They're heavy and like I said a PITA because of that. But they are so sturdy and the width of my tires so their is no overhang from the tires. It's a good balance. You can buy the plastic ones from race ramps, I think a couple hundred dollars for two. Mine cost $30 back when I made them and as long as they work, I'll stick with them. Not fancy or pretty but they work great. BTW, I don't use them very often, thank goodness.
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From: San Diego California
thanks! pm'd, sorry OP didn't mean to high jack
Melting Slicks
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From: Green Cove Springs FL
I've bought and used other HF tools with great success, but I won't use their stands or hydraulic jacks. Lifting the car and keeping it there is too important.
I use 6 ton Craftsman jack stands, and when Sears stopped putting their brand on them I bought the Stinger 6 ton jack stands. These were actually beefier than the Craftsmans I had.
I lift the car with Michelin 3.5 ton hydraulic jacks like this one. I also have DIY wooden ramps after seeing a few accounts of Rhino Ramps busting.
Be careful and get the right equipment. What is a few extra hundred bucks to protect yourself?
I use 6 ton Craftsman jack stands, and when Sears stopped putting their brand on them I bought the Stinger 6 ton jack stands. These were actually beefier than the Craftsmans I had.
I lift the car with Michelin 3.5 ton hydraulic jacks like this one. I also have DIY wooden ramps after seeing a few accounts of Rhino Ramps busting.
Be careful and get the right equipment. What is a few extra hundred bucks to protect yourself?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Aiken SC
http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...ack-67022.html
I use the same floor jack as this one. Works great. This is the low profile & raises to 20 inches I think. Also have the aluminum jack stands from HB but rarely if ever use them. Will try and get some pics of my DIY cribs next week (out of town right now). It's the only time I feel safe under the car, actually went to sleep one day under it.
Again, I use the HB floor jack and no complaints. All my tool are Craftsman, been using them since I was a teenager, a few days after the wheel was invented. LOL
I use the same floor jack as this one. Works great. This is the low profile & raises to 20 inches I think. Also have the aluminum jack stands from HB but rarely if ever use them. Will try and get some pics of my DIY cribs next week (out of town right now). It's the only time I feel safe under the car, actually went to sleep one day under it.
Again, I use the HB floor jack and no complaints. All my tool are Craftsman, been using them since I was a teenager, a few days after the wheel was invented. LOL
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From: MOTOWN / Fort Dix NJ MI
I have the harbor freght jacks...no problems. I'm going to buy this floor jack from them soon. good stuff
http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...ack-67022.html
http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...ack-67022.html
I don't trust any jack or jack stand as I always use 2 methods to support the car..... put two milk crates under the car as a back up if you have nothing else........... hahah I know thats funny but a buddy has his car jacked up changing his oil and his old lady came out and let the jack down when he was underneath.... saying some **** like you love that car more than me... but he tossed a crate under the car just in case... save his life and let him know how his woman really felt about him!!!
Last edited by LightFighter_GXP; Mar 24, 2011 at 10:54 PM.
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Here ya go -- you can have a complete "GM Performance" kit for less than $50!!! Everything you see here is included!! You could be the next Mr. Goodwrench!!
I can't believe that GM would put their name on this cheap sh*t -- wait a minute, I guess I can. Maybe you could get the C5 logo added for $5 more ....
I can't believe that GM would put their name on this cheap sh*t -- wait a minute, I guess I can. Maybe you could get the C5 logo added for $5 more ....
