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

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
M

Yep!

Was planning to use for oil change and lube.

Probably just fine then, and easier to store. Just don't get prying on stuff while you're under there, don't need to be a statistic and all that
M

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

THIS! I have a few sets, never had a problem with any of them. They're a lot bigger than the ones you showed.

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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There’s value, as others have stated, in having a wider footprint from a stability standpoint but for changing oil, these will be plenty. If you could balance the car adaquately, one of these would hold it up.

They will be ok ,I have had my Muncie out twice and diff out to do the rear end rebuild ,trailing arm rebuild and used jack stands the same as those ones you are looking at .:thumbs:

If you’re just using them for oil changes and lubes, why not buy a set of ramps?

well I may do some under carriage work at some point. Would like to change rear spring at some point.

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These are 56" 2-section RaceRamps, though they have steeper or more shallow options. Not your typical steel ramps (which will likely rub on your fender).

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...a601084f1c.jpg

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.

I use (4) 6 tons stands and then a set of 2 tons on the frame right behind the front tires. I wouldn't get under any car with just 2 tons stands.

Brian

how much are they?

Then I should point out it's easy to get the car onto jackstands from the ramps. That's what the wood blocks are for under the rear wheels, to give clearance to the rear jack.

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.

I’ve had my ramps for quite a while and don’t recall what I paid for them, but a basic set of race ramps can be had for under $100.

Can anyone recommend a good sturdy jack stand for under $50 a pair?

These look very sturdy

https://esco.net/products/esco-3-ton...le-jack-stand/