what jack stand you use?

kisas · 08-30-2009, 03:54 PM

my car weights 1.97 ton, is a pair of 2-ton jack stands strong enough?

how about this one?
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...061224x0000002

thanks

**MrGone** · 08-30-2009, 07:05 PM

get the biggest you can afford

**Matt93SE** · 08-30-2009, 09:14 PM

Those will be fine. but yeah, like Goney said.. get the biggest jack stands you can buy.

and don't buy that crappy jack. those tiny floor jacks SUCK. spend a few more bucks and get a larger roll-around one with a full length handle and more lift (and stability). Expect to spend about $100 for a decent jack. It will be money VERY well spent.

kisas · 08-31-2009, 09:57 AM

Yeah, I'm waiting for the deal from sears about craftman.

thanks!

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Originally Posted by Matt93SE

Those will be fine. but yeah, like Goney said.. get the biggest jack stands you can buy.

and don't buy that crappy jack. those tiny floor jacks SUCK. spend a few more bucks and get a larger roll-around one with a full length handle and more lift (and stability). Expect to spend about $100 for a decent jack. It will be money VERY well spent.

LIMaxima · 08-31-2009, 11:03 AM

Have to agree on the jack. I have one of those 2 ton jacks laying around and it barely goes high enough to get the stands underneath the car. Some things are better spending the extra money on

MorpheusZero · 08-31-2009, 05:56 PM

I spent $170 on the smaller aluminum craftsman jack and the damn thing didn't lift high enough to get the shortest damn stands that craftsman sold under my old max.

It works better with the E30 but I still think it should have a lot more lift.

kisas · 09-01-2009, 10:13 AM

so 2 ton jack is shorter ? hmm. but you can return it.

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Originally Posted by LIMaxima

Have to agree on the jack. I have one of those 2 ton jacks laying around and it barely goes high enough to get the stands underneath the car. Some things are better spending the extra money on

kisas · 09-01-2009, 10:16 AM

how many tons that smaller craftman jack was claimed to support?

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Originally Posted by MorpheusZero

I spent $170 on the smaller aluminum craftsman jack and the damn thing didn't lift high enough to get the shortest damn stands that craftsman sold under my old max.

It works better with the E30 but I still think it should have a lot more lift.

amech · 09-01-2009, 10:49 AM

this is what I was using before :

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=34271

for the price & capacity its worth it..

MorpheusZero · 09-01-2009, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by kisas

how many tons that smaller craftman jack was claimed to support?

http://www.craftsman.com/shc/s/p_101...man+floor+jack

1 1/2 tons.

It looks cool (when it's not dirty).

This is my third one. The first one had a circlip fly off while I was jacking the car down (luckily) so the pedestal was only really supported by three arms. The second one had an allen bolt back out and fly off while I was jacking the car up, so the main roller didn't work and the jack was grinding on the ground with the weight of my front end. Now I check all the bolts every time before I use it to make sure they are snug.

Luckily, Craftsman replaced both of the jacks (since I couldn't find the parts after they flew off) with new ones. But supposedly they only have a 1 year replacement warranty.

I'd like something light and sturdy that will lift high so I don't necessarily have to limit my work to really level ground. But I don't really feel like paying $400 for a jack.

ridinwitha35 · 09-01-2009, 06:58 PM

I've had my Duralast 2 1/2 ton jack for the past 4 years; has worked fine for me - the poor, noobish, DIY guy.

*DAVE Sz* · 09-01-2009, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by kisas

my car weights 1.97 ton, is a pair of 2-ton jack stands strong enough?

how about this one?
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...061224x0000002

thanks

what? How????????

kisas · 09-02-2009, 01:45 PM

Thanks, I thought craftman had good quality,
hmm, I'll grab strongest one that I can afford.

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Originally Posted by MorpheusZero

http://www.craftsman.com/shc/s/p_101...man+floor+jack

1 1/2 tons.

It looks cool (when it's not dirty).

This is my third one. The first one had a circlip fly off while I was jacking the car down (luckily) so the pedestal was only really supported by three arms. The second one had an allen bolt back out and fly off while I was jacking the car up, so the main roller didn't work and the jack was grinding on the ground with the weight of my front end. Now I check all the bolts every time before I use it to make sure they are snug.

Luckily, Craftsman replaced both of the jacks (since I couldn't find the parts after they flew off) with new ones. But supposedly they only have a 1 year replacement warranty.

I'd like something light and sturdy that will lift high so I don't necessarily have to limit my work to really level ground. But I don't really feel like paying $400 for a jack.

kisas · 09-02-2009, 01:45 PM

???
sorry, didn't get you.

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Originally Posted by DAVE Sz

what? How????????

ridinwitha35 · 11-03-2009, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ridinwitha35

I've had my Duralast 2 1/2 ton jack for the past 4 years; has worked fine for me - the poor, noobish, DIY guy.

Funny I posted that...

Couple days ago I grabbed those stands from the trunk, about to jack the car up, etc... Well, one of the stands were broke! The handle that you raise so that the retractable part (that actually makes contact with the car) can be raised/lowered seems to have disconnected itself from the latch that actually holds that piece in place! Let's just say this stand is now compromised & could've led to a disastrous outcome!

-1 for those stands!

1993-VG30E-GXE · 11-04-2009, 02:54 PM

Does anyone know how on earth a floor jack can get a car on those 12 ton jack stands? I want to replace my 6 ton jack stands eventually if there's a way to place the car on them. I like how they are up so high to work on the car.

mrood1986 · 11-05-2009, 06:40 PM

I have these
0153_12605_00950163000P?keyword=craftsman+jack+sta nds
and
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/cat...uestid=2604079

After buying the duralast stands and creeper I have vouched to never buy duralast stuff again. The creeper was the worst thing ever and the stands are junk.
Wound up buying a $70 craftsman creeper.

ridinwitha35 · 11-08-2009, 09:24 PM

Just picked this Craftsman 3-ton jack/stand/creeper set for 100 bucks. Site says $130 but when added to the cart, showed up as $99...might be 'cause I did online order/store pickup.

Since the old Duralast jack barely could get the car on stands (14" lift), this jack has about a 20" lift. Decent height & weight support with stands & creeper, 4.5 stars based on customer reviews...a 100 bucks seems ok.