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Old May 5, 2013 | 08:19 PM
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Does anyone know where to get a low profile jack stand?
After I jack up the car with my HF low profile jack, and take off the wheel, I have nothing to hold the car up.
I've just been using the jack, but I know that's not safe.
What do you guys use?
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Old May 5, 2013 | 08:57 PM
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I just use my 'regular' jack stands
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Old May 5, 2013 | 09:29 PM
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I actually use craftsman high rise 3 ton stands with mine.
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Old May 5, 2013 | 09:31 PM
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From HF

These $24.99 for a pair



With these $7.99 for a pair

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Flat top jack stands. Unique Truck Equipment.
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Old May 6, 2013 | 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by JJPonzini

Flat top jack stands. Unique Truck Equipment.
I just orderd a pair of Esco Flat Top Jack Stands a couple of weeks ago. They were on back-order when I ordered...but I should have them in the next week or so.
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Old May 8, 2013 | 06:20 AM
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Those are some 'spensive jack stands Top Fuel... I use my HF $25/pr specials with the $9 rubber caps on the tops.... Those do look very top of the line however!...
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Old May 8, 2013 | 02:07 PM
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I bought HF aluminum Jack stands (3,000 lb capacity)..$80 for the set if I recall, & they work great.
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This is also what I bought, light and work great:

http://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton-a...nds-91760.html

On sale now :-) Set of 2 for $39.99
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